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  1. MaxGlide

    Cut out Switch Test.

    Correct me if I’m wrong but to see if my switch is working, when I depress it manually , it should kill the engine, correct?
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    Steering seized?

    Etec model R150DSLAAB with remote steering. I know nothing about how “remote steering” works. Does this steering system need power to work? Reason is I’m looking at a boat to buy that has not operated for two years. Steering seems locked/stuck. Stored under cover in an area that does not...
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    2013 Etec Steering Question

    Etec model R150DSLAAB with remote steering. I know nothing about how “remote steering” works. Does this steering system need power to work? Reason is I’m looking at a boat to buy that has not operated for two years. Steering is locked in position. Stored under cover in an area that does not...
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    Could I have pooched a part of my ignition system?

    1977 Mercruiser 140 with Pertronics Ignitor II points. So we jig for salmon and while trying to stay on top of bait ball, we started the engine probably 40 times in a row to try and stay in one place. On last start my brother said it did a "wugga shugga, whacka CHOW!" and stalled. Tried turning...
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    Fuel Gauge making full, even with no power.

    So fuel sending unit failed. Replaced with new. Now fuel gauge reads FULL, past the full line, all the time, even with power completely off. Not just key, power off at battery switch. I can’t seem to find info online for causes. Thanks in advance for any help. Wayne.
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    Trying to diagnose fuel supply issue after running out of gas

    1977 Mercruiser 140, four cylinder engine, serial #3847982. Using a mechanical fuel pump. Ran boat completely out of gas (faulty gas gauge showing more than we had). Put gas back in, new fuel filter, filled up fuel filter with gas. Fuel line from tank to filter unit is clean and clear. Not self...
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    Honda BF7.5 won’t idle, so far I’ve

    Honda BF7.5, serial number 1602841 Initial problem would on run a bit with choke and die out. Took carb off, used carb cleaner and compressed air to clean mixture screw opening, screw to left of that. Removed bowl, cleaned main nozzle, including tiny holes. Cleaned mini filter in fuel pump...
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    Can I switch out Mercury 9.9 kill switch?

    Hi there, Just wondering if I can switch out the tiller arm kill button for a switch that would sit on the side of the engine? It would be much simpler to install and cheaper, if possible.
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    Help with a 1992 Mercury 2 stroke

    serial number 0D147179 I was "gifted" this 9.9 Mercury 2 stroke. Idea was to get it running and sell it. Needed a new CDI switch box. Got one, installed, have spark. Have fuel hose, but no fuel tank. Clipped one end of hose to motor, pinned open other end and dropped into gas can with 50-1...
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    Alternator Wire Routing

    1977 Mercruiser 140, 42amp alternator Replacing a blown alternator and want to make sure it wasn’t because I wired it wrong putting motor back together. Main question I have is from alternator to switch to starter. Do I run the charging wire from the alternator to the “both” post on the switch...
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    Mercruiser 140 winterization.

    Could not find info on my specific set up. I have a 1977, Mercruiser 140 and Mr-1 leg. I have opened the three petcocks and drained the bloc and manifold. I have also lowered the leg into the down position. Then I saw a video that said to turn engine over for 5.6 seconds to "purge" the water in...
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    Can you use 2 stoke oil in a prestolite, trim pump?

    Servicing my tilt pump and happen to have a few quarts of 2 cycle oil laying around. They say you can use 10w30, would 2 stroke oil work?
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    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    Looking at a boat that has a "new" engine (270 hours on it since install) and "fully serviced" 280 leg. Almost no one around my area will work on anything pre 2000, especially if it has carbs. My question is ... can a home mechanic work on these? I did all the seals, gaskets, mounts on a...
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    Did research re slow trim tilt but…

    1977 Mercruiser 140, MR-1 leg, pic of pump attached. Did research on slow trim tilt but want to follow logical troubleshooting to determine problem. First up and down it is laboring and slow, then works fine. Hopefully video uploads. When this started, checked fluid and it was quite low. Topped...
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    Looking at this Chieftain 21ft, what questions should I ask?

    This fella podded this Chieftain and SEEMS to have done a nice job. Redid the inside totally, shortening the cabin to make more room for fishing. Looks like now only a buddy and fishing space. What questions should I ask if Im interested in buying? year? stringer and transom condition? rivets...
  16. MaxGlide

    Are these couplers interchangeable?

    1977 Mercruiser GM 140, serial #3773432, MC-1 leg. Blew my leg and replacing that. Wondering if these couplers are compatible? They are same era but different motors. One GM, one Ford. I have a line on one near me. Thanks in advance for your help!
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    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    To start, I don’t think so. I need a leg that has a gear ratio of 1.97. Fella with a 1.5 ratio leg says “you can just use a different pitch prop”. Doesn’t seem right to me?
  18. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I have a Mercruiser MR-1 drive, serial number 3843732. I’m pretty sure my upper gear case just went. If needed, could I put a newer generation outdrive on it? Say if i found an Alpha 1 that has been rebuilt (as opposed to fixing the old one?) Picture is of my current drive.
  19. MaxGlide

    Will this kill switch work for a Mercruiser 140?

    Would this universal kill switch work on my 1978 Mercruiser 140? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal Cheers and thanks in advance! Wayne
  20. MaxGlide

    Proper kill switch

    Hi there, Got a 1978 Mercruiser 140, engine serial number 3843733. Want to install an ECOS, Emergency Cut Off Switch l, and wondering what is the best/simplest to install? Would this Sea Dog switch do the trick? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal
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