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    Lower Unit Leaking oil/water

    I replaced the impeller and all the gaskets, after I attached it back to the powerhead, I noticed it leaks oil/water where it attaches to the powerhead, when I took it apart there was no gasket and none came with the reubild kit, am I missing something, also the pee hole is not continuos rather...
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    '66 Merc w/out tilt, can I install an aftermarket

    I got a '66 Inline 6 without trim/tilt it is a 110hp so it's fairly heavy, can I install a trim/tilt unit, if I can what would I get.
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    It started!!!!

    Old '66 6cyl inline replaced the distributor,rotor etc, after about an hour of coaching it, sputtered and started, now it starts every time, but I still have couple of problems, seems like when it starts it seems to idle high and I can smell raw gas, I don't see any coming out of the carbs...
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    Help with old Motor Guide motor

    I have found an old MotorGuide motor , all I can find on it is Motor Guide Brute The perfector 41lbs it has foot control with 2 switches and a knob, it has the wires a black, red and a red with white line, does tha mean it's a 24v, iI can't find any info on this motor Thanks
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    66 Mercury Inline 6 Prop assembly

    I just got this engine, it's a mercury 1966 6 cyl inline, all the parts were given to me in a box, I have the prop, a thrust bearing, a lock washer and the lock nut, the problem is the thrust washer, it is coned and as such it fits both ways, does the cone end face the boat or other way around...
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    Assembling a prop on old 66 inline 6

    I just got this engine, it's a mercury 1966 6 cyl inline, all the parts were given to me in a box, I have the prop, a thrust bearing, a lock washer and the lock nut, the problem is the thrust washer, it is coned and as such it fits both ways, does the cone end face the boat or other way around...
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    Tach for old 66 inline 6

    I would like to install a tach for an old 66 Mercury inline 6 model 1100, usually the gray wire in the control box is used, but the gray wire here is used to power the choke switch, where else could I attach it to?
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    How to remove spark plug wires

    I need to change a distributor on my 1966 Mercury 1100, do the wires just pull off the distributor, they seem really hard and I don't want to force till someone tells me that they need to be pulled. Thanks
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    66 Merc 1100 Lower Unit removal

    I've tried to replace the impeller, I have removed 1 bolt from the rear, 2 on the side, 2 from underneat, what the heck do I use to insert into the hole for the trim tab? is there even anything in there.. BTW Seloc is useless
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    Need help with prop...

    Apparently no one can help me in the prop section so I'll try it here. I have aquired a Mercury 1100, 110HP 1966 Model, Serial number 1935760, it does not have a propeller, I have no idea on what or where to get it, I'm lost on all these pitch and stuff, my boat is a closed bow 18 foot long, I...
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    How easy is it to replace the impeller

    I keep hearing about always replace the impeller I have a 1966 Merc 110HP that hasn't beeu run in at least 2 years, how easy is it to replace the impeller, what all is involved. Thanks
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    Need help select a prop

    I have aquired a Mercury 1100, 110HP 1966 Model, Serial number 1935760, it does not have a propeller, I have no idea on what or where to get it, I'm lost on all these pitch and stuff, my boat is a closed bow 18 foot long, I don't plan on racing so all I need is a basic propeller Thanks
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    Help with an old 66 Merc

    I have a 110HP Mercury ser 1935760, my solenoid clicks, I'm unable to find old parts for this motor, would a regular car solenoid work, and if so which one, the problem is that is a top mounted solenoid. Thanks
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    Help id year/model

    All I can see on the motor is this serial number, 1935760 it is a 110HP Mercury, can anyone tell me the year and model. Thanks
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    Replace Axle with higher rating?

    Am I to understand that if I have a trailer that right now is rated for 2000, I could just replace the axle with a heavier one? I really need a trailer that can caryy 3500Lbs.
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    New old trailer

    i picked up an old trailer that was just sitting in a barn, it needs some work, but it has no info on it, how can I find out how much weight will it hold?
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    Help with pouring 2 part foam

    I'll be pouring the 2 part foam this weekend, from what I hear it sticks to everything, since I can't mix and pour the whole gallon my question is in what type of container can I mix it without sticking to it? I'll be mixing a few ounces at a time. Thanks
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    Testing thermostat

    I think my thermostats are bad, most of the time the exaust water is cool to the touch, only one time it was really warm. Is there a way to test the thermostats, I have a 1978 Johnson 140HP. Also I am new at this so excuse my stupid question but what is WOT. Thanks
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    Great Stuff as foam

    Would that Great Stuff foam that they sell at Lowes work for replacing my foam in a project boat?
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    Someone help me with compression

    I just tested the compression on a 1979 Johnson 140HP, I cleaned it with seafoam, removed all spark plugs and tested the compression, it come out like this #1 110, #2 115 #3 130 #4 75 can someone tell me what is that telling me.
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