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    Painting my old Lowe boat, decided to do it right

    Well I decided to take the time to paint my old 16ft Lowe aluminum boat. Its a 1979 model, and its been around. At first I was going to do a cheapo spray can job. But after reading about all the issues associated with the primer and paint adhering, I decided to just break out the HVLP gun and...
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    Using Liquid Pour Foam for Flotation

    I know this stuff works and is pretty good, I also know it adheres very well, and once you pour it in, it is pretty much going to stay there. I want to know if there is any way to pour it into a mold it will not stick to, so I could make pieces to fit under my deck. I don't want to pour the foam...
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    Removable aluminum pipe bow rail

    Thinking of making an aluminum pipe rail for the bow of my boat. Boat is a 16ft lowe line deep v. I want it to be removable and possibly height adjustable.. I mainly want it so someone can stand on the bow and have something to hold on to while cruising the lake. Many of the lakes down here in...
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    Install a tachometer and a speedometer 1979 402 40hp

    I want to install a tachometer and a speedometer on my 1979 Mercury 402 40hp. It is an electric start with a control box. I know the control box has the little plug receptacle in the front for three wires. Not sure if that is the only hook up for a tach, and I'm not sure what kind of tach I can...
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    What can I do to my trailer to make my boat easier to load?

    I've got a 16ft lowe line semi-v with a 40hp merc on the back, and it is a pain in the a** to get trailered up. I put some PVC guides on the side bunks but they didn't really help much. I've had several buddies that are also boat owners back my trailer in where they think it should be and...
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    1979 Mercury 402 40hp Reverse Gear issues

    Having some trouble with my reverse gear in my 79 402 40hp. Shifts into forward gear fine, but Reverse is a little different. It makes some grinding noises, and is a little clunky sounding when it first drops into reverse. I haven't torn into the lower unit yet, but I've rebuilt nearly...
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    What can I do to help stabilize my boat?

    I have a 16ft lowe line v bottom with a 40hp merc. I just finished rebuilding the motor and have decked the boat, carpeted it all, and built a side console. I have taken it to the lake twice and run it, and it has scared me a little bit with its handling at higher speeds. Higher speeds meaning...
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    Carb choke linkage wont go back on right on my 1979 merc 402, need help!

    I've pulled my carb 50 times and have never had trouble getting it back on right. for some reason, I cannot get the choke switch to correctly meet up with the choke on the carb. Motor is a 1979 merc 402 40hp. Here is a pic of the choke switch and the choke plate itself. I dont know what part of...
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    Is a Hydrofoil Stabilizer aka Whale tail worth it?

    I have a 1979 Mercury 402 40hp with the manual tilt/trim and I am wondering if I should invest in a hydrofoil or not. I'm really curious as to how much it will help my boat get on plane. What do ya'll think?
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    Wanting to rig up my Merc 402 w/ power tilt....ideas?

    Like the title says, I want to rig up my 402 with a power trim system. I want to see if anyone has custom fab'd any brackets/mounting hardware to hook up a different year model tilt/trim unit to an older motor. These things look pretty similar, and I'm just thinking it wouldn't be too hard to...
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    Marine sealant designed for filling gaps

    I need a marine sealant that is designed for filling and strengthening gaps in wood decks. The gaps are small but are between the edge of the plywood and the aluminum hull. I talked to a friend who said there was some product that he had always referred to as "peanut butter" because it had the...
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    1979 402 40hp not cooperating...again

    I have been working on my 1979 402 for quite awhile now and have gotten into some tricky issues. Serial # is 5253808. What I have done this far: 1. Brand new CDI ignition module 2. Replace carburetor with newer cleaner carb 3. Wire in new ignition switch and replace 95% of all wiring 4...
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    Anyone have a Motor Guide FX5000 48lb thrust??

    I'm looking at getting a Motor Guide 48 lb thrust but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with that particular motor or Motor Guide in general. I have read some reviews and they aren't rated nearly as high as Minn Kota, but Minn Kota's are harder to come by used unless you want to drop...
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    Control Cable Question

    My control cables are not functioning properly. I have adjusted the barrel retainers on both of them with no results. Is it possible that they could be stretched?
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    Which Tilt/trim setup works for my 1979 merc?

    I have a 1979 Merc 402 (40hp) serial # 5253808, and I want to convert it to a power trim/tilt. Which setup do I need to look for? I know there are multiple ram systems with different wiring and hose configurations, but I am unsure on which one I need. Thanks!
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    Adjusting throttle on 1979 Merc 40hp

    I have a 1979 Mercury 40 hp (402 model) and I believe I need to adjust the throttle. When I push the gear lever on the control box into Forward, the prop begins spinning immediately, but I have absolutely no throttle response until the lever has almost reached its maximum rotation. Do I need to...
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    Will this tilt/trim system work with my Merc???

    I found this used tilt/trim system on Craigslist and I am curious if it would work with my motor. Here is the link to the Craigslist Ad http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2285030980.html The Ad says it fits 1989-1997 40-70 HP Mercury/Force engines and the Quicksilver part number is 822344t 14...
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    Decking Dilemma

    I have an older Lowe Line 16ft V-bottom aluminum boat that I want to deck. I just finished rebuilding the 79 merc 40, and want to get a deck started. I have searched online for answers, but I have not found anything truly suiting. My boat is going to be used strictly for fishing, so keep that...
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    Serial number madness

    I have 2 mercury 40hp outboars. One is supposedly a 1979, and the other a 1980. the serial number than is engraved on a plate on the 1979 reads 5253808. the serial on the 1980 on a plate riveted to the transom mount reads 5661617. I have talked to the service/parts chat people on boats.net, and...
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    Can I swap a 1980 mercury 402 powerhead with 1979 merc 402 powerhead?

    I have a 1979 mercury 402, and a 1980 402 with a bad powerhead. I want to swap the powerhead on the 1980 with the 1979 powerhead. Can anyone tell me if this is possible, and if so, how to go about it getting the powerhead(s) off. thanks
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