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    Blown sparkplug

    Greetings all,<br /><br />I recently solved an overheat problem with manifold, exhaust riser, thermostat. The riser was especially rusted and corroded. Almost closed off completly wher the riser meeets the manifold.<br /><br />Then on trial, it ran excellent for about 30 minetes. All gaguges...
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    Mercruiser 140 Overheating

    Greetings All,<br /><br /> After a lengthy refurb of the boat, I got it to the lake this weekend. It runs cool (160) at any speed below 2,000. Go over and it overheats. And heats fast if at 4,100. I did not allow it to exceed 200.<br />During refurb I would crank occasonaly and run for 5 to 10...
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    Oil Filter (help)

    Greetings All<br /><br />Seemed like a simple matter. Just unscrew the filter, take the number to the auto part house and pick up a new filter. Whoa, no listing for mercruiser or quicksilver. On to walmart super center. Even less help there. I had to look it up my self.<br />It is a...
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    Safety Motor

    I believe this belongs here rather than on "motors"<br /><br />If you go offshore or onto large lakes, do you carry a small (10hp) moter to get you back in case the main fails??<br /><br />If not, what is the reasoning for not having one??
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    Exhaust manifold and riser

    I have a 140 Hp Mercruiser. 4 banger. '86 or 87<br /><br />It appears the exhaust manifold or riser have never been changed. They look excellent on the outside.<br /><br />Any way to "check" them out with out removing? Would slight tapping with a sharp tool be advisable? Thought being that if...
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    Underwater Camera

    Greetings all,<br />I am researching a video camera that operates like a survelance camera. Lower the camera over the side and view on a small monitor. I have seen them in catalogs in the past.<br />Perhaps more important does anyone have experience on using these. Especially the more...
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    Mercruiser exhaust

    I recently purchased a Mercruiser 140 1987, with a alpha one outdrive.<br />While running on the muffs, I noticed most water and exaust was coming from the two holes under the outdrive housing. Very little from the prop exhaust.<br />Engine runs at normal temp 140 or so.<br />Does this sound...
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    Johnson 9.5

    Model # 9R-72M<br />Serial# J3574386<br /><br />I just bought this motor. It seems to run hot.<br />How much water should come from the upper exhaust. A little comes out and some steam. This after only about one minute of running in the barrel. It runs good just seems to be getting too hot...
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    Evinrude "50th aniversery edition"

    Could someone help please,<br />I need to know the year of this 9.5 Evinrude.<br />Model # 9R-72M<br />Serial# J3574386<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Fitz.
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    Sound reduction

    Does anyone have experience on adding sound reduction foam or what ever it is called to reduce engine noise on a Mercruiser 140. It is not extremely loud , but I want it quiet as possible. <br />I tried a search on Iboat mega mall and nothing was found.<br />Is the noise reduction enough to...
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    Mercruiser Carb.

    On a mercruiser 140. 1986 model. Can an auto fuel pump be modified to safely work. Is there any differences other than the clear line to the carb. (in case the diaphram ruptures)
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    Painting Plastic

    I have been trying to paint some Plastic from so called plastic barrels. The paint does not stick. I tried some "Fusion" paint for plastic. It does not stick. Tried sanding and power wire brush. Nothing helps. Could this "plastic" actually be something like Nylon?<br />I make hatch covers, but...
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    Mercruiser lacked Paint

    I have found many useful tips and info on this and the project forums. Payback time.<br />Recently done an overhaul of the hull and misc. on my Sylvan cuddy. With Mercruiser 140. About a 1987 model.<br />When trying the engine before replacing seats and motor cover, I noticed a bad front oil...
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    Wiring details

    I am doing some re-wiring on my cuddy. Is it best to run a single large wire (12 or 10 ga)with a distribution panel, rather than single wire for each unit. (gps, radio, depth)
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    Zipper replacement?

    Greetings all,<br />On my Sylvan 21' cuddy. The top, mooring covers, and side curtains are in good shape. It is just the plastic zippers are deteriated to not usable. Is there a place that I could ship them to and have the zippers replaced?<br />Or any other alternatives.<br />Thanks,<br />Fitz.
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    Deck meets side

    I am restoring a Sylvan 21 ft cuddy cabin. I am now replacing the 1/2" plywood deck. It was originaly not sealed where the deck met the sides (hull). Water, either rain or lake, could easily enter the area between hull and foam. And no way to excape. Should this be sealed and any suggestions...
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    Bent Jack

    I bent the jack for the trailer tongue. Anyone know of a way to straighten the tube. <br />I know someone will ask how it got bent. So might as well fess up. I was just going to move the trailer across the yard and did not flip the ball hitch.<br />As you would know murphy was standing by and...
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    Transom Jitters

    Hello all<br /> Never did a transom before. 18' Galaxy with an 115 evinrude.<br />Seems I should just cut the outerskin at the edge and replace the ply and reapply the removed skin. I have read post that say to cut the skin 2 inches from the edge. Sorta hard to get the transom in in one peice...
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    Fiberglass over Alum.

    I recently purhcased a 12' alum pond boat. The previous owner had covered (smeared) the bottom with fiberglass. Doesnt leak. It does add lots of weight.<br />Anyone have any suggestions as how to remove the fiberglass?////////<br /><br />Fitz.
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    Foam, 2lb or 4lb?

    Happy Holidays all,<br /><br />Any suggestins as to which foam weight to use. Is the 2 lb too weak to provide any deck support?<br />Like under 3/8 ply?<br /><br />Thanks,
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