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    Trolling motor plug

    I have an older bow mounted minn kota trolling motor. I'd like to add a quick release sort of plug so that I don't have to disconnect all of it from the battery when I remove it. I have my battery tucked away so its hard to connect/disconnect. Would something like this work. Seasense plug...
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    Breaker Points

    Can anyone tell me how the points in my 68' 20hp Mercury work. I know nothing about them and I'm trying to troubleshoot my issues. Should the gap stay consistent on the points as the shaft turns? Or does one point close and one point open as it turns? How do I properly set the gap on the...
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    diesel in the gas tank

    i was at the pump this weekend and there was someone there with a newer mercury maybe in the 90hp range. he filled up his tank with 5 gallons of diesel, I would have stopped him because I have done that same thing with my little 6 gallon tank but I pulled in after he did it. I just got rid of...
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    Receiver Hitch Bolts

    I just got a new receiver hitch but it didn't come with bolts. Its the model meant for my vehicle, no drilling required, but I want to use the proper bolts to secure it. Is there anything special I should use? Or just the proper diameter and length ok? Thanks!
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    Is the flywheel nut reverse theaded?

    I have a 68 20hp. Is the nut that holds the flywheel on reverse threaded?
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    68 mercury 200 (20hp)

    I'm sitting at the cabin with a motor with no power. today I changed out the fuel pump diaphram and now I have about 10% of full power. it was a very simple deal to change it out, but I could have messed it up. I also noticed than the gasket on my carb that is right by the screen is all...
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    Wiring Harness

    I have an older mercury with an electric start. I'm trying to figure out what wiring harness I need but for some reason all I can find are the internal ones or a different style then I have for the external. I found this site the one in the middle (414-3369) is the arrangement i need but the...
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    Cant get lower unit back in...HELP!

    I have a 20 hp merc that i cant get the lower unit back on. I get it till its about 1/2 from in the int stops. Someone please help. I dont want to fight the mosquitos anymore. Thanks
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    Bearing Carrier

    Im trying to replace the sealings on the lower unit of my 68 merc 200 and I cant get the last oil seal out of the bearing carrier. Its that little seal with the metal ring on the outside and the rubber/spring on the inside. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Cover Nut tool

    This is a two part question so hang in there. I'm just about to start pulling apart my lower unit to replace the seals. I' have some water in there after it sat for a long time. First question, should I pull it all the way apart and replace all the possible seals that I got in my kit or are...
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    Is this pee stream normal

    So I got my 68 merc 200 up and running. Started right up with hardly a pull at all. This motor has sat around for a long time and I've just started fixing it up. I'm concerned that its not peeing properly (sorry I dont know how else to say it). It seems to be a good stream to me, but I dont...
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    68 Merc 200

    I dont know too much about this thing but it doesn't have any spark plugs in it. I'm not sure what the gap is when I put new plugs in it. Does anyone know?
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    Bow Cap

    I'm fixing up my boat which is a 16' lund S-16 or something like that. I need that part that goes right at the point of the boat. Sometimes it has a handle on it and often people fasten an anchor holder to it. My boat doesn't have one and It looks really ugly with the open end of those rails...
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    Cost for this

    Hey All, I'm looking at this motor that I have and wondering how much something like this is worth. I dont know anything more that its an OMC 120hp. I dont know if it works or not. Just thought I would see what you all thought. Maybe a working and non working price? It has all the steering...
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    Late 70's 20hp No power

    I have a 20hp short shaft that I seems to die when I go 3/4 to full throttle. I have been doing some research and decided maybe I should replace the fuel filter and clean up the carb. I dont even know where to start, I'm a handy person but I've never really worked on engines like this. Anyone...
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    Seating arrangement

    Hey all, I'm working on figuring out my seating arrangement on my 16' Lund. Its a very basic three bench seat layout. I'm going to bolt on the little spinning seat tops like these but the ones that are like 1" tall. I know that since its a tiller motor that the back seat has to be off center...
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    Basic Fishing Boat setup

    Hey guys, I have a 16' Lund fishing boat with no electrical at all. Right now I'm in the planning stages and I've been reading as much as I can but its a little overwhelming. I don't even know where to start. This is what I have so far. I need to hook up 1 trolling motor (I believe that its...
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    Can I buy these?

    Can I buy these? Or should I just make my own? http://rexmanning.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/img_1775_1.jpg
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    Name that boat.

    Can anyone tell me what kind of boat we are looking at? Assuming that its not in great shape, rotten floors and all, what should the price tag be without motor and trailer?
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    Whats a fair price for this?

    I found this trolling motor on craigs list. He wants 300 but i think thats a bit steep. What do you guys think a fair offer is. http://fargo.craigslist.org/boa/1079561999.html
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