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  1. craigman

    What oil for lower end?

    Fellas, 1974 merc 85hp. What oil does the lower end take? Is it a special oil? thanks for any info! Craig
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    1974 850 mix ratio

    Fellas, i have a 1974 Merc 85hp. What gas/oil mix ratio should i be using? thanks! Craig
  3. craigman

    hours on a boat?

    Fellas, what is considered a lot of hours on a I/O boat? Just wondering because next month i'm going to start looking for a nice used boat. Thanks for any info! Craig
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    I/O's, which ones to stay away from?

    Fellas, i might possibly be looking to buy a used boat this summer to replace my outboard motor boat. Looking to buy a boat with a I/O. Is their any particular outdrive to stay away from? Which ones should i look for? Thanks for any advise! Craig
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    Anyone fishing is Shasta Lake in Redding CA?

    Fellas, anyone fishing in Lake Shasta? Looking for some pointers on what's the best way to catch some fish. Tried all last summer, but didn't catch squat. And of course i'm sure it's something i'm doing wrong. Can someone help me out?
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    Pulling a skier or tube with a outboard motor boat

    Fellas, how are you outboard motor boat guru's pulling a skier or tuber? Do you have to have a ski pole or can i just hook up to the cleats on the back of my boat? Here's a pic of my boat if it helps. Any info is appreciated! http://public.fotki.com/craigvwdude/angiesboat/000-1862.html
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    850 Merc max rpm range

    Fellas, i have a 1974 850 Mercury (85hp) and i was wondering what the reccomended rpm range is? What is max rpm? And what is a safe cruzing rpm's? Thanks! Craig
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    Which battery?

    Fellas, i have a boat with a 85hp Merc. It's a family style boat with a few night lights and a stereo. Nothing fancy. I'm in the need for a battery for the boat and i was wondering if i should get a starter type battery (car) or should i get a deep cycle? And what is the difference? I'm pretty...
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    Prop question!

    Fellas, other than a prop getting nicks and dings, can a prop just generally wear out? I buddy of mine was saying i should get a new prop cuz the edges of the prop were'nt all crisp and sharp. Is this just b.s. or some truth to it? Thanks! Craig
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    All of a sudden it runs like poo poo...

    Fellas, 1974 Merc 85hp. Been running great,,, untill today. Went out to start it and didn't want to start. When i did eventually get it running, it ran like garbage. Backfire, try to run backwards, idle very ruff, ect.. Put in new plugs and same thing. Have any ideas what to look for? Same tank...
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    What prop?

    Fellas, i have a 1974 Reinell 15 foot trihull with a 85hp Merc. Was wondering if anyone knew what prop should be on this combo? I would guess boat/motor wieghs about 1400lbs. Any help would be great! Craig
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    Merc tach question

    Fellas, trying to hook up the factory tach on my boat. 1974 Reinell 1974 Merc 850 Tach is Merc also (Thunderbolt stamped on back side of tach) The controll box, it has a three wire hookup. Black, brown,white I'm assuming: black=ground white=positive brown=tach pickup Controll box has the loom...
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    85hp idle

    Fellas, i need to lower the idle on my 1974 Merc 85hp. I noticed when i advance the throttle, it also advances the distributor. So what would be the procedure on lowering the idle? Thanks! Craig
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    RPM idle

    Fellas, i have a 1974 Mercury 85 horse outboard. What should idle rpm in neutral be? Thanks! Craig
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    Pee hole question? Need help ASAP!!!

    Fellas, i'm a total newbie when it come to boats, especially outboards. My question is, after first start up, how fast should water start coming out the pee hole? Also, Does water come out the exhaust thru the prop also? Thanks! Craig OH,, it's a 1974 85 hp!
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    Tri Hull info wanted

    Fellas, hopefully i will be putting my first boat in the lake in the next month or so. It's a 1971 Reinell Tri Hull. What i'd like to know is, what are the differences between a V hull and a Tri hull? Do they handle different? Is one more stable than the other? I'm just a newbi trying to learn...
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    Oil mix

    Fellas, are any of you using synthetic oils in your premix? I've used it on my large scale r/c stuff with outstanding results. Just wondering if you use it and what your opinions are either way. Thanks! Craig
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    Any 1974 Reinell tri hull owners?

    Just wondering if their are any 1974 Tri hull owners out their besides me! :D Just finishing a restoration on my 1974 Tri hull with a 85hp Mercury. If their is, post some pics! Thanks! Craig
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    Prop Identification

    Fellas, I'm a total newbie to the boating world and i have no idea what prop is on my boat. I found these numbers: 48-65588a1 19p Can anyone tell me what this means? Boat is a 1971 Reniell 15' trihull with a 85 hp Mercury. Thanks! Craig
  20. craigman

    Safe RPM

    Fellas, i'm almost done with my very first boat, and getting it ready for the spring. It's a 1971 Reinell 15' trihull with a 85 hp Mercury on it. What is a safe cruz rpm and max rpm? The boat didn't come with any manuals so that's why i'm asking. I don't want to hurt the motor by over rev'n it...
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