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    1977 merc 4.5hp linkags (timing)

    Can anyone here please let me know the proper way to adjust the throttle/timing links on this motor? This is a kicker for my boat and spends 90% of its time at trolling speed so I just want to get it all perfect and running as well as I can. I rebuilt the carb, replaced fuel lines and put a...
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    1975 402 service manual

    Does anyone have a link for this service manual? Thanks
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    My 1984 Merc 402 does not exist....

    SN# is 7060651 that is the sn on the block and the plate on the transom bracket. it is a long shaft elec start. anyone have any info about this?
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    Starting my boat resto this weekend, Advice?

    Going to be replacing the floor and transom on my boat over the next 3 weeks. Any advice or tool recommendation to make the job a little less painfull would be appreciated! Boat is a 1975 Internatonal Fiberglass (EX-EL) 16" Cathedral hull. I will be drilling the rivets out and removing the top...
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    The old " I broke bolts off in the head question"

    Decided to check the thermostat in my 1966 Chrysler 50, All 3 screws broke off in the head. Any tips on how to get them out? or should I just drill out a size larger and use bigger bolts? keep in mind they are very very weak and twisted off like they had been made out of lead. Here is a pic.
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    1966 Chrysler 50 short shaft to long shaft conversion.

    I belive all the parts I need to do this conversion are. 1 drive shaft 2 leg extension 3 shift link 4 water pick up tube I had a deal with a fellow iboater to swap my short parts for his long shaft parts as he needed a short and I need a long. But he is now MIA. So if anyone here has the parts...
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    Link @ sync for 1966 Chrysler 50hp

    I cant seem to find the right info for the full timing adjustment for this motor. It is a Battery Ignition, and in fantastic shape inside and out. I want to go over the entire motor and have it running like a clock for next season. I have most of the info as per point gap, plug gap and all...
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    What to expect from my Motor/Hull combination.

    So this is my NEWB Question. This fall I rescued a 1975 15 ft Cathedral hull Fiberglass Boat It is an EX-EL Acadian. (Doing a Transom and floor on it) On the Tag it states Max load of 1280 lbs How much this boat weighs I have no idea. I got this boat for $25.00, No trailer, motor or steering...
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    late 40's early 50's Viking (Gale) info and your thoughts.

    I have a chance to pick up this motor it is a 5hp twin, Has good compression. (Not sure if it runs) I can get the motor on trade for a laptop I have circa 2006...not really worth much. Anyway, What is the parts availability like for this motor? I want to put it into service as a troller on my...
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    Transom/motor shaft length question.

    Hello Guys and gals, My Name is Dustin, I am from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. This is my question as I have just bought my first 2 Boats. (I am off work with a Busted leg so I figure spending my time buying cheap boats would be a good hobby)...Anyway. I have 2 boats 1 is a 16ft Cathedral hull...
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