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    new XR6

    I installed my '03 XR6 in place of my '95 115 merc. Everything is good except the 150 has a provision for an external oil tank. The 115 was built in the coweling. The 150 does have a very small oil tank in the cowel. Can I just run it off that tank until my remote tank comes in? There are...
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    merc repower--opti or xr6?

    I can get a new in crate 1999 150 optimax for $6500 from a local guy, or a new 2002 150 XR6 for $6,899 plus shipping from Ed's. I know the Xr6 will hook up to my existing 1995 controls. But I have heard the Opti needs extra stuff to make it work. Anyone know what I need to buy to make the...
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    XR6 repower prop selection

    Hello, I am replacing the '95 115 merc, with a new 2002(leftover deal) 150 merc. The shop doing the rigging said to contact Ranger for the best prop. selection and mounting height. The boat is a '95 Ranger VS690. Shop said they could do an educated guess, but the manufacturer has many more...
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    fuel supply for new 4 stroke

    Just got me a 6hp kicker four stroke. Did not get a fuel tank. Is it possible to tie into boats existing fuel tank without causing problems? Thinking of a Y connection with possibly a shut off valve. Main engine is a 115 merc (carb).
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    metallic gelcoat

    What is the best way (if any) to repair minor chips in metallic gel coats? The metallic is still there--just the clear has been chipped. I have filled in one chip with automotive clear coat--but will have to see how long it lasts!
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    disc brake calipers

    Hello, I am trying to get my '95 Ranger trail trailer brakes working again. When I purchased it recently the brake line to the drivers side caliper was broke. Knowing that one or both of the calipers could be frozen--I replaced the line and filled/bleed the system. Sure enough that drivers...
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    prop selection

    Hello, Recently picked up a '95 Ranger '19 Fisherman w/ a 115 merc to replace my '89 Lund 1750 Tyee, 90 Johnson. It has a 20p stainless "Lazer" prop. Empty and just me, the boat will plane easily and top out at 44mph at 5300-5400 rpms. Loaded (three fisherman, gear, live well full) It is a...
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    Purchase advice

    1996 starcraft fishmaster 170, 75hp mercury. I think I can get this boat for a good price--it is not used much, very nice cond. But, it has not been run in two year--old guy had it and passed away--his son is selling. I checked comp. 125psi on all three cylinders and very good spark. Hard to...
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    aluminum hulls and wood transoms

    Alot of talk about fiberglass hulls and wood transoms but not alum. I have had three alum. deep vee's and all of them have gotton the wood in the transom wet--for whatever reason. My latest boat 17.5 lund tyee (1989) is worth keeping (it is tough) only one I have'nt cracked on lake Erie. But...
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    89 90hp johnson -no power

    Well, here we go. 90 hp '89 VRO V-4 powering 17ft lund tyee. End of last season no oil alarm would come on at low (idle) speeds, but would only do it occasionally. This year it has done it a few times--usually turn motor off for fear of damage then start back up to get home and will not do it...
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