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    Confused about lines on this fuel pump. Help??

    Hey Everyone. So just getting things ready to get the engine all cleaned up, adjusted, dressed, etc. this fall/winter. Was looking at my fuel pump and I can't figure out why the line is run from one side of the pump to the other. Makes no sense to me. Other than I know whoever had it before...
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    Merc Carb rebuild and choke to electric question

    Hey Everyone. So my Carb is rebuilt for my 120. I had the old style choke converted to electric. My question is do I now plug both holes (one on carb and one on engine) where the old stove pipe used to be? Thanks, Dezi
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    Transom plate and gimbal mounting hardware?

    Hey Everyone. Getting close to mounting my transom plate and gimbal assembly. I want to replace all the hardware (nuts, bolts, studs etc.) but having a heck of a time finding part numbers and what I need. Wondering if someone can help me out? Info is in my signature. Also how do I remove the...
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    Hooking up push button choke on Mercruiser 120?

    Hey Everyone. Question to ask. Don’t know if this has been done before. I have converted to electric choke on my Mercruiser 120. I was wondering if I can install a punch button to engage the choke and when I release the button the choke opens? Just wondering if anyone has done this. Thanks...
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    Compression Test Procedure on Mercruiser 120

    Hey Everyone, Plan to do a compression test on my Merc 120. Right now it is sitting on a skid in my shop at work. Could someone chime in on procedure to do this and what results I should be getting? All plugs removed when doing each cylinder? Thanks. I plan to do it tonight after work...
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    MC-1 and Mercruiser 120. Need Bolt Sizes for transom

    Good Morning everyone, Hoping you might be able to help me out. I want to drill my holes through my transom today as well as steering relief holes. I am not sure what size to drill for either... Could someone help me out? Thanks all :) Dezi
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    Older Mercruiser 120 Rebuild kit?

    Hey Everyone. I’ve been working on a rehab with my Capri 1750. I am getting closer to starting to clean up my engine and drive. Since the engine has been sitting for a year and a half, I was thinking I should be pulling some of it apart? Not sure how deep I need to go. Could I get some tips...
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    Safari on iPhone doesn't show login button

    Still a little screwy on my iPhone.. I use Safari to check out and reply on topics but now it doesn't show the login button so I can't post....
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    Stove pipe to electric choke help?

    Hey Everyone, Been working on a rehab on my Capri 1750 Bow rider. Going to start soon tearing into the engine to clean things up and have it ready for install before spring. I have a question. Is there any benefit to changing the choke to electric on the carb? I at times have trouble...
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    MC1 keyhole cutout?

    Hey everyone. Looking for a template for a MC1 keyhole cutout and bolt pattern to drill. Any help? Thanks, Dezi
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    MC-1 and dual control for throttle and shifter?

    Hey everyone. Been busy doing a complete rehab on my 1750 Bayliner Capri Bowrider. I swapped out the ford for a Mercruiser 120 and MC-1 drive. Since I am building a custome centre console for this one I will be looking for new controls and steering setup. I love the look of the dual controls...
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    Capri 1750 Complete Restore :) & 9 Months to do it too!

    Hey Everyone. Been a loooooong summer so far... I was hoping that I would get my boat in the water this year after re doing the dash for my new gauges but decided I would look over it really good to see how everything else is. Decided that I should do a total REHAB on it. It would always have...
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    Capri 1750 Dash Facelift

    Hey Everyone. Been a while since I have posted.. I decided it was time to upgrade my dash on my Bayliner Capri 1750. I picked up a new set of gauges and a Helix 5 fish finder and want to have them all incorporated into the panel. Here are some pics of the progress so far. I built a...
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    Help please converting lounge seat to pedestal seat in Bayliner Capri

    Hey Everyone, I have a 87 Bayliner Capri 1750 Bow Rider and I would like to convert the lounge seat to a pedestal seat. I took the lounge off but not too sure howe to remove the box.. Could maybe some of you experts shine some light for me on how to do this? Thanks in advance, Dezi
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    Prop help please :)

    Hey everyone. Had a blast on the water today with the boat. This was the first time out since we swapped motors and fixed a bunch of stuff up. I did have problems getting it to plane quickly. Wot, 4000-4500 RPM and took some coaxing to get it on plane (shifting some bodies to the front...
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    Quick question about oil filling in mc1 outdrive

    Hey everyone. Well a looooooong day yesterday and we are almost ready to go out on the water to test the boat. I have a question. My outdrive has vent holes for when filling the gear oil. I know pump from the very bottom. But I took out the vent plug that is where the upper and lower...
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    Can't Find Steering Diagram for MC1

    Could someone help me find either some photos or a diagram of a 1967 Mercruiser MC1 Steering diagram? I swapped out motors in the boat and had to get a different steering cable. I just want to make sure I have all the hardware (nuts, tube, etc.) back where they belong in the right order...
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    Think I messed up putting upper and lower outdrive back together. PLEASE HELP :(

    Hey Everyone.. So this was my first time installing a waterpump and impeller kit in my outdrive... Everything seemed to go great and it even went back together pretty smooth.. Except when I was getting everything ready this morning to put my outdrive back on the boat I noticed that when I had...
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    What Prop for me boat? Switched motors

    Hey Everyone, So I had a 18.5' Grew with a 120 Mercruiser and MC1 outdrive.. Found out it had a bad transom and stringers and floor.. Waaaaaaay too much work. Got myself a 16'5' Bayliner Capri with no motor. So I took the Mercruiser out and put it in the Capri. Here is where I would...
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    I'm confused :( Installing Engine this weekend..

    Hey Everyone.. I was reading up on procedures to installing the engine back into my boat. I came across this diagram from one of Don's posts and wanted to know... What is the purpose of the spacer (G)??? It is sitting on top of the mount... What does it do?
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