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    Mercruiser 165-- Ballast resistor question

    I am rewiring my boat and removing the old resistor wire. according to diagrams (which none even have the correct color coding as my wires), my resisted wire is between the coil and the engine harness plug. I am going to replace with a ballast resistor, i was planning to mount it under the dash...
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    Mercruiser 165 outdrive, can i add a trim gauge?

    I have a 1974 mercruiser 165, motor SN unknown, but the OD SN is #378206, my boat doesn't appear to have come with a trim gauge, I dont like running back n forth, is it possible to add one in the existing sensors or buy some aftermarket stuff? Thanks.
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    looking for prop indentity help

    i am trying to find a affordable used prop locally and i cant decipher the numbers mine currently is a 14.25x21 on my merc 165. im looking at one the guy says the only numbers are 48 832332 415 21P. i cant find any info on it
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    Dwell on a mercruiser 165?

    i keep getting told to check dwell, and i have a dwell meter, but how do i set it or check it on a motor that wont start yet? i dont know if its far off or set.
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    Cannot change email address

    i tried emailing a few times no response, i cannot get my email address to change.
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    Mercruiser 165, wont start, have fuel n spark?

    I just got this from a friend, it started and ran last season. i have new points set to .017, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, and spark. but it wont fire, fart, pop, nothing. not even priming with gas or ether. with ether and spark it should at least fart. maybe my firing order is off...
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    How do i get the right bimini top?

    I am looking at lots of good priced local canvas tops or bimini tops, but aside from beam width how do i make sure it fits the contour of my windshield? i have a 74' Galaxy bow rider
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    Need advice on a glass boat paint job

    so i bought a little beater that looks like a livingston type boat. ugly as hell. what can i use to put on the inside like paint or? to make it nice. and also economical.
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    Evinrucde 89' 88 special, loses power after 2,000rpm

    its my buddies. it runs and idles great, gets up and scoots but at 2,000 rpms it tops out, thats it :confused: it wont go past 2000rpms
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    Looking for some info on buffing / polishing / waxing

    I have always used meguires marine rubbing compound and wax. but im a bit confused as to should i be using polish then wax? its never seemed to make a difference :confused:
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    Evinrude 1995-175hp cant locate a wiring diagram

    does anyone know where i can find a wiring diagram? working on a friends boat and a shop hacked his wiring, nothing works now
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    HELP!! 1977 200 hp v6 alarm

    So I'm at the water right now, I go to turn the key to start my main its a 1977 200hp v6 and the control box is buzzing loud. It's never done this and last start up two days ago all was tip too. I didn't even know it had an alarm. What will set this alarm off being a 1977?
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    head bolt torque spec for 1977 johnson 200 V6 ? cannot find

    i need the torque spec and pattern if there is one for 1977 Johnson 200 v6, cant seem to find one and my manual is missing :facepalm:
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    1991 Johnson V 90 overheating at idle

    Re: 1991 Johnson V 90 overheating at idle then i am confused, loking at a open evinrude as we speak it looks like all they do is block the water so its forced around to encompass the cylinders. if they were NOT swelled up and shoved in tight they would not force water up high. seems thats the...
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    Evinrude strange issue, cant pull the cord when plugs are in, plugs out its easy ????

    blue lid evinrude 30 hp ok let me elaborate. buddy brings me his motor and says he was cruising along and then it made a noise, looked back, saw some smoke and he shut it down. then its dead. i immediately see a few slightly melted spots on his wore shielding so i pull the flywheel, i find...
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    how to do small cracks and gel damage repairs?

    I searched and didn't find anything relating to this. i have from the previous owner a few small holes from old transducers and misc. stuff that was screwed to the hull. the holes are one thing and the spider webbed cracks im sure are another. thanks
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    matt / cloth question

    i am asking for a friend, he is doing a budget deck job on a small boat, hes asking me if its ok to fillet, tab, and just use cloth not cloth over matt? i really am not sure. i told him it was my understanding the strength comes from cloth over matt ??
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    How to find out motor weight?

    I have a 1976 johnson 200 hp V6 LS. how can i find out the weight of this?
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    quick glassing question

    i googled and couldnt find an answer, is it stronger to do matt over matt, or cloth over matt? also, i am still confused when to use matt and when to use cloth?
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    Boat deck coating, what to use?

    pardon me but i still dont yet know the difference between epoxy, epoxy resin, epoxy paint, paint, etc. and what they are good for :facepalm: so with that in mind, i am redoing my floor, when its done with Id like to be rid of carpet and get something down thats going to: -withstand elements &...
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