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    Power trim/tilt units

    My 1150 merc is very heavy to lift into the towing position, will a power trim/tilt unit lift it into the towing position and if so please inform me of the best way to add this to my boat. I've read that the older/original units are costly to repair, I believe i read something about newer units...
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    power steering add-on kits?

    I have a 1972 glastron V-166 w/ '72 1150 merc. This is not the original motor or steering cable, the steering cable was too long so the installer " camal-humped" it to take-up for the extra footage. I have a 14 in. steering wheel but it's still a little hard to turn this big motor. Whats my...
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    '72 merc shift/throttle cable set-up

    ok, as i stated; my throttle lever at the helm controls only engages forward and reverse gear, the idle control lever moves the big aluminum arm that goes up and advances the dist. and carb plates. What am i missing here?? are these two levers supposed to be snyc.ed somehow.. either in the helm...
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    '72 merc 1150 flywheel/ distributor timing

    My Seloc manual on "Belt timing" seems to differ w/ reference marks on my engine. can anyone tell me exactly which marks on the flywheel... i have three dots on the flywheel and a " ***" on the dist. pulley and a "***' on the dist. base... is this the correct marks to line up. At 800 rpm my...
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    '72 1150 merc. no throttle response

    ok gang, took it to the lake today for the first time, still had to use squirt bottle to start..once warm it will start right up. the problem is when i put it in gear and try to throttle-up...very little happens..i had to push the throttle all the way just to go 10 mph. funny thing...if i draw...
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    '72 merc 1150 monk-monk update

    To those who have helped me here on iboats over the last couple of weeks I want to say thanks! Tomorrow is going to be the maiden voyage for me and this boat. Still won't start cold w/out that squirt bottle but, once it warms-up, it starts w/ a simple flick of the key. I feel confident it's...
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    '72 merc 1150 water pump change update

    Thanks to iboats again!! After disassembling and examining the parts i realize failure of the pump was just around the corner! The impeller was in remarkably good condition, however; the seals in both housings were completely shot, lower housing O-ring had no shinning rubber...it had a white...
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    '72 1150 merc. trim tab bolt

    dropping lower unit for water pump service..i can get any socket to fit..i believe the head of the bolt is rounded-off or stipped... what to do???
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    '72 merc 1150 fuel system rebuild

    I've decided to do an internal investigation as to the condition of this fuel system. Before I dig in, I want to here what everbody has to say! Can I get new fuel lines if rotted on the inside, how about new screen filters, if needed, I'm willing to go begining to end if needed but, not 'till I...
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    '72 merc hard to start..update

    all right guys..she started..but not right away!! choke plates closed tight..idle lever straight up..turns over good w/ plent of spark. would not start until i took a squirt bottle and sprayed into the upper two carbs..fired right up..and i had better luck controlling cold motor idle pulling the...
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    gas can cleaning

    i have an old merc kiekhaefer gas can w/ lots of sludge in the bottom.. is there any way to clean this tank and put it back in use?
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    1972 1150 115 hp engine weight

    can anyone tell me or direct me as to the weight of this engine
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    inline 6 crank/rod bearing lubrication

    how is the bearings lubed in the <bottom end > of a two stroke engine?
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    '72 1150 water pump service...more ques.

    Good evening iboats! I inquired about this subject the other evening, erickems said it's not too tough but, the Seloc manual i have makes it sound quite challenging, especially in the upper pump housing...removal of seal and insert...Seloc goes on to talk about camshaft types and shims and...
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    bench check merc 1150?

    got another one for y'all. local established boat mechanic says he has rebuilt 1150 powerhead, wants $ 500. for it. what steps can i take to assure the right decision on buy or don't buy
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    '72 merc 1150 temperature monitoring?

    all right group i got another one for ya!! what's my options for monitoring the temp of this motor. ideally, dashboard mounted instrument or w/ in eyeshot
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    '72 merc 1150 water pump service

    how difficult is this procedure? is there exact technical measurements or pretty straight-forward...couple of hours...4 hours.. this motor sat for awhile and i'm reading this should be serviced?
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    Timing and sync. of merc. inlines

    ok guys, faq's timing and sync: i've read this and read this and i'am completely lost just after remove all plugs except #1 and hook a timing light to it and follow the narrative. no problem, i can do everything up to this point... but how do you use a timing light when the engine can't run due...
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    '72 merc. hard to start when cold

    I read a forum on the web were a fellow talked about his 1150 being hard to start the first time each time and he got a response from a man who said he had the same problem until he got a primer bulb from wal-mart and a one gall. tank and made a squirter system that sprayed fuel into the carb...
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    1972 1150 115hp engine observations

    i have a '72 glastron w/ 115hp inline six. got the boat w/ motor for a little labor. had to replace internal wiring harness and alt. stator due to burned wires. tried to start it but didn't fire. when motor is lifted for transport or storage i see a small amount of fuel out of the choke plate...
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