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    1967 Merc 35 hp timing

    I have a 1967 Merc 35hp twin ser 2154172. I took it out of long term storage and had no spark. I proceeded to remove the flexplate from the center to gain acess to the points. Like a bone head I failed to mark the position and now have no idea which of the 8 spots is correct. Can anybody tell...
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    Goodride brand tires

    Just got a new set of Goodride brand ST175/80R 13 LRC tires for my rig and was wondering if anyone has experience with this brand.
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    baystar steering reviews

    Hello, I'm about to upgrade my 18 deep V aluminum fishing boat powerd by a 1986 Mercury 115 to the baystar hydro steering. I saw a few reviews of people having complaints about difficult steering and was wondering if it was just a fluke or what. I'd hate to throw $500 down the drain. The...
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    proper roller position?

    Hello, I have a Shoreland'r trailer and was wondering if the rollers are set in the right position or if I should move the back set out a bit. Take a look at the pics and let me knoew what you all think. Thanks Jeremy
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    Rewiring advice

    I am going to rewire my 18ft aluminum fishing boat, side console. I plan on using a 12 circut fuse block with ground, and placing that under the console approximatly 12 feet from the battery by the stern, my starting battery. I plan on using 8 or 6 ga marine tinned wire to feed the fuse block...
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    Steering, push pull or Hydro?

    I have a 18ft aluminum Sylvan 1979, Merc 115hp 1986 and now have Teleflex 3 turns standard roatary type steering. It has slop, I can move the motor 1/4 inch or so before the steering wheel moves. Can that be tightened up in any way or is everything just worn out? I was thinking of replacing with...
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    Bad gas

    not sure if this is the right spot, but it's got a merc 115 so... I have a gas tank that came with my boat, 18 gallon cap. half full of something that smells like gas. I have removed the tank and drained all the fuild, as I was getting to the bottom it got real dark yellow, varnish? rinsed it...
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    1986 Merc 115 water temp gauge?

    just got a nice 1986 115hp Merc inline 6 with about 130psi on each cold. I am wondering if I can install a water temp sending unit in that motor so I can have a gauge or a horn or something that will warn me of impeller failure. There is a brass plug in the head near one of the spark plugs, can...
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    What prop on a 18ft w/a 115 tower of power

    Got a 1979 Sylvan Rodmaster 18ft last fall and just had a 1986 Merc 115 inline six put on. The only prop he had on hand was a 13 3/4 x 15. i think this may be a bit small. I have a 13 3/4x21p and was wondering if anybody thinksd this is to much? Dealer did not water test and I won't be able to...
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