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    Feedback needed

    How can I send you a couple of very short videos of my 115 hp merc running on land for the first time in 8 months? It started well, but seems to be spewing out water in a wierd way & was hoping someone could look at the videos (6 & 12 secs long) & tell me what they think. I will try to send...
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    Battery Cover material

    There is not enough height in my boat where the battery sits in the battery box with the lid on. What kind of material can I use to safely cover the top of the battery to prevent any sparking or electrolyte spill over. The second gas tank is very close (within 4 inches) to the battery. Also...
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    2 stroke oil

    I just bought a ski / fishing boat with an 115 hp Merc Tower of Power outboard. Does it matter what kind of 2 stroke oil it should run? What do u suggest? Thank you
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    How to cut wax

    I just bought an older 16' fibreglass ski boat. It's got some deep scratches on the outside of it from (I assume) rubbing against docks. A boating guy told me the best way to remove them wud be to cut wax them out, but i really don't know how to do that. Can anyone here give me step by step...
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    Power trim down question

    I recently had my boat motor winterized. i asked the mechanic to remove the battery from the boat as i wanted tto keep it warm in the house for the winter. He did that, but now I want to power trim the motor vertical (down), but not sure which cable in the boat is negative or which one is...
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    Where's manual tilt?

    Where EXACTLY is the manual tilt valve or screw on a 1979 Mercury 115 hp "Tower of Power"? I will attach a picture of the right (starboard) side of motor. I believe what I'm looking for in within that picture somewhere, but I don't know exactly where. Can someone please point out where exactly...
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    Batteries And Gas Tanks - Too Close

    PLEASE HELP. I'm a rookie to all this. Should I keep gas tank vent closed or open when transporting the boat with gas in the metal external boat tank? I have 2 tanks right next to each other which are right next (3“ away) from the battery (in a battery box with no top) The 2 metal gas...
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    Needing help

    I know I'm not in the right forum &5 was hoping you could direct me to the right one. I have an old 1974-A Eska 4.5 outboard & am trying to find a pdf manual for it. Thank you
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    shim for transom

    Would mica board act as a good thin but strong shim between the engine clamps & the fiberglass on the inside of a transom? I only have 1/4" space, but I don't want the clamps to dig into the fibreglass. Thanks A friend tried to tell me that the transom material (on both the interior & the...
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    Sorry..I need help

    This question is engine related & I can't find the appropriate "forum room" to post it. Can u direct me? Anyway, here's the question: I have a 1971 (maybe 1972) Yamaha P-165 8 hp I need a Throttle Cam Magneto Control I think the serial # is S242271
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    Engine just died HELP!

    still 1/4 tank of gas left on 8 hp boat motor.running good then just died. .I did have air valve on tank closed when it ran good, then just died. Yamaha 8 hp P165 (reply to ricc@shaw.ca)
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    Prop doesn't turn

    I have a Yamaha P 165 8 hp Gear shift works, but prop won;t turn. Reply to ricc@shaw.ca
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    2006 8 hp 2 stroke question

    Does anyone know where I can get a owner's manual free (to print it) or cheap (< $10.00 including shipping to Canada)? I have a pdf of one, but can't print it out? Thank you
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    HELP WITH P165

    What would a used (but good) 8 HP P165 good for? I'd like to know where I can find out all about them. For ex: Is it 4 stroke? What is the size of the pitch & the stroke? What year was it built? Where can I get parts if needed? Thank u in advance for prompt replies.
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    Ignition coil

    I'm trying to find an ignition coil for a Viking 6 hp model 64021 Can anyone help?
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    Ring gap

    *Where can I find the piston ring gap for a Viking outboard 6 hp model 64021? Edit: removed emaill addy - QC Thank you
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