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    Help with aligning dual console windshield.

    Hi All, I’m rebuilding a 1995 Crestliner Phantom 196 and I’m having issues with getting my consoles aligned so that the windshield can close. When I got the boat the consoles were rotted so I couldn’t get exact measurements. I used what I had though for an outline and now I can’t get the...
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    Help with Johnson 150 Pinion Bearing Removal

    Hi All, I'm in the process of disassembling a Johnson/Evinrude 150 60 degree gearcase so that I can replace all bearings, seals, and a couple gears. I need some help please with the pinion bearing. Removal looks straightforward, but I want all my ducks in a row. Since this is a '95 model, it...
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    Hi, I recently purchased a 2006 DF115 for a good price but in non-running condition. I’ve tested compression and it’s zero on all cylinders. I know the PO said the guy that sold it to him said it died one day and it ended up sitting for 3 years or so. I believe valves are maybe stuck open? If...
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    Repainting 1995 Crestliner Phantom But Leaving Bottom Bare

    Hi All, I recently purchased a 1995 Crestliner Phantom 196 and I'm currently rebuilding the interior. The exterior needs work too though. I'm considering stripping the bottom and leaving it as bare polished aluminum with a painted top stripe, much like a mid 2010's tracker pro guide boat. Has...
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    1992 Evinrude 150 aluminum in cylinder

    Hello all, I just purchased a 60 degree 1992 Evinrude 150 from a dishonest seller and discovered it had a cylinder with 0 psi compression. The other 5 cylinders were reasonable at 85-95 psi. After pulling the head I found what looks like aluminum chunks coating the cylinder wall. Also looks like...
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    Help with fabricating aluminum windshield.

    Hi All, I have a Crestliner deck boat that'd Id like to fabricate a dual console windshield for. I'd like to make something like what's on the new Crestliner Commander (pic below). Kind of what you see on those heavy duty alaskan aluminum boats. I'm confident in making the frame, but know...
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    Torque Specs on Exhaust Extension Plate and Power Head Mounting Bolts Mercury V6

    Hi All, anyone know the torque specs for the exhaust extension plate on a 1984 Mercury Black Max 150? There are 3 bolts that use a 9/16 socket, and two middle bolts that use a 1/2” socket. I’ve looked my manual up and down and doesn’t show them. Also doesn’t show the torque specs and sequence...
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    Swap External Power Trim on 1984 Black Max to Integral One

    Hi, I recently bought a 1984 Mercury 150 Black Max, serial number 6551999. To my dismay, I saw the hydraulic hose hookups and the seller didn't include the external trim pump that goes in the boat and he's 3 hrs away. To make a long story short, can I convert that style trim to the integral one...
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    1993 150 Evinrude Intruder Fuel Restriction alarm and overheats at idle under load

    Hi All, I've been struggling with a constant fuel restriction alarm at around near to WOT on a 1993 Evinrude 150 intruder (E150GLETG). Starts and idles great (albeit an occasional miss), but also occasionally overheats if idling too low under load. Without a load it never overheats at any RPM...
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    1997 Mariner 175 EFI Converted to Carbs and Premix

    Hi All, I recently converted a 1997 Mariner 175 from EFI to carbs and premix. Why, well the previous owner of the motor had issues with it running and I didn't want to deal with the entire EFI chain, so I went with something I know. Anywho, I got it running and seems to idle high with what I...
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    How to convert Evinrude 60 degree 115 from OMS to regular fuel pump for under $20

    Hi all, though I would share how I converted my 1995 Evinrude Intruder 115 HP from an OMS (oil metering system) to a new straight fuel pump running premix. There's plenty of people that reuse the OMS pump and run premix, but I wanted a more streamline reliable, affordable conversion. There are...
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    Wiring Advice for Sending Unit in Crestliner

    Hi All, I'm in the process of replacing the +12V and ground lines for my sending unit since the battery shorted on the boat, causing my ground to fry up. The trouble is I've lost the ability to fish the new wires through the original route. I recently riveted a new floor down and I'd like to...
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    Broke steel bit and dropped in hull of aluminum boat, will it corrode?

    Hi all I have a question, while installing my floor in my crestliner, I broke a couple carbon steel bits that fell into the hull of the boat. Not sure if they went all the way to the metal or hung up on new foam boards I put in. I got rid of all spray in insulation so it will drain well. Should...
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    Evinrude 115 Intruder OMS Conversion and Fuel Vapor Separator

    Hi All, I know this has been a covered a few times but I haven't exactly found what I'm looking for. I have a 1995 Evinrude 115 HP intruder and I'm in the process of converting it from the oil metering system (OMS) to a straight fuel pump. They make $130 kits for this but I'm going to do it...
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    Help with identifying part on Johnson 140

    After I got my 1984 Johnson 140 running, I think I've discovered arcing, I can here a ticking sound. I've found this part sticking out of the head on the starboard side and I think this is where it's occurring. Can you please tell me what it's for? Here's a pic: Thanks for the help!
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    1984 Johnson v4 140 HP Carb Crossover Year Problem

    Hi all, I had my new-to-me 1984 johnson v4 140 HP motor running the other day and couldn't get it to idle. Took the carbs apart to clean/rebuild and discovered I must have a motor that landed on a crossover year. Consequently, I have a early model upper on top of a late model bowl. My question...
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    Help With Vinyl Deck Seams in Crestliner

    Hi all, I'm rebuilding the floor in an 18' Crestliner Nordic I recently picked up and I'm going with the Nautolex vinyl for the floor covering. I'm vinyling individual pieces and then riveting the pieces down. I originally intended to leave the seams uncovered, but I have a couple gaps in the...
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    Water leak 1993 Johnson 115 V4

    I'm having problems locating a leak. It seems to be dripping from bottom of the lower port cylinder head. The motor is a 1993 Johnson 115, model VJ115TLETS. Is it a leaky water jacket gasket, head gasket, or something else? I've posted a video of the leak on youtube here...
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    1993 Sea Nymph Stinger Deck Boat Rebuild

    Thought I would post some progress on my Summer project. It's a 1993 Sea Nymph Stinger deck boat. Relatively rare for the year, I think it was the first year Sea Nymph made deck boats. Got the boat in a trade and it was the project I'd been searching for a long time. Previous owner had tore it...
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    Question on Crestliner Hulls

    I recently acquired a 17' 1985 Crestliner ProV. The name is interesting because I can't find it in the NADA boat lists but my question is that I thought aluminum Crestliners from the 80's and newer had all welded hulls. Mine appears to be welded at the seams but there are rivets to the...
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