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    Help identifying a part. Tohatsu TLDI 50 2012 remote steer.

    So, replaced steering cable. Lots of rust in the steering tube due to salt water intrusion. I'm looking for the rubber gasket / cap that goes on the output side of the steering rod. Pic attached. I've looked at the parts book for this motor, a 2012 MD50B2, but keep getting referred to figure 18...
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    Baystar steering with TLDI 50?

    I need to replace my mechanical steering cable, which will require pulling the motor due to cable clearance in the splashwell. I'm thinking of installing a Baystar system instead, partly so I'll be able to service the steering ram without having to pull the motor. Will the Baystar system work...
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    Turning Point hub kit stuck

    Ok, so I have a Turning Point Hustler prop and hub kit that I've been running on my Tohatsu 50 for about a year and a half now. I decided to drop an inch in pitch so I bought another prop, thinking I'd just use the hub kit I already have. Problem is, it seems like it's welded in there now...
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    rinse powerhead?

    I have a TLDI 50. Wondering if it's ok to rinse the powerhead with fresh water or if I'd do any damage to the electronics, etc. Getting a little salt build up on some of the hoses / wiring. Thanks, Matt
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    TLDI cutting out when the boat slams

    Hi all, Took a trip out 18 miles from San Diego harbor today. On the way back, I ran close to full throttle for quite some time. When I'd hit a swell and the boat slammed down, the motor would cut out for a split second. This is a 50 TLDI purchased in Feb this year. There weren't any...
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    TLDI rev limiter behavior

    Motor is a new TLDI 50 with about 15 hrs. Was testing a new prop today and was able to trim out a LOT more than the factory prop at WOT without losing bite. So I'm seeing how far it will go before it blows out and I get up to what looks like 5800-5900 (hard to tell because I was bouncing...
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    Quick one: Why did my TLDI outboard come with a "safety rope?"

    This outboard cannot be rope started, correct? Why did it come with a rope, then? Just curious.
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    Help me minimize ventilation

    Hi all.... My answers to the questions: 1. I'm getting more ventilation that I think I should in turns and in following seas. The latter is particularly scary as it was bad enough over the weekend to make me think I had a spun hub. I simply didn't have the power there to control the boat...
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    New TLDI 50, how to switch to synthetic oil

    Hi all, I'm the proud owner of a brand new TLDI 50hp; I've got about 2 hours left in the break-in period and I couldn't be happier with the motor so far. I'm running it on a home built 17' cc skiff and getting performance numbers almost identical to this test with the stock 13 pitch prop...
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    pre- purchase tohatsu 50 question

    Greetings, I'm about to buy a 50 TLDI for my stitch and glue skiff that is nearing completion. I'm at the point where it's time to start pulling wire and I'm wondering whether this motor has a fuse on the starting circuit, and , if so, what size it is. I intend to put the battery in the...
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    Specs on 1996 Mercury 50HP 4 stroke

    Looking at grabbing one of these used for a 17' skiff i'm building. I'm wondering what the cylinder configuration is, displacement, and how much it weighs. The boat is spec'd for up to 50HP but the weight is important. Obviously there's a difference between a big 50 that shares the block w/...
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    Determining size of grease seal to order

    I have a small cox trailer with the small 480x8 tires /rims. I haven't re-packed the bearings in a while, and need to do so. I don't have an easy way of determining what seals I need to get before I take them apart. Can anyone help? I've done this several times before, but I never remember...
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    9.9 johnson intermittent low speed miss

    hi,<br />have an '82 9.9. have owned the motor for 4 years and never any problems. <br /><br />i took the boat out today, and as i was idling out of the no-wake zone, the motor missed once or twice, then fluctuated in rpm for a little while before smoothing out. i got out of the no wake zone...
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    how soon can i paint 3m 5200?

    hi,<br /><br />putting the finishing touches on my project. I'm wondering how soon i can paint over 5200? i know it is tack free in 48 hrs... will it continue to cure if i paint over it at that time? <br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />matt
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    lightweight, fast drying, easy sanding fairing putty?

    hi all,<br /><br />i have some large (vertical) areas of pour foam that i need to fair in preparation for glass. the original foam was molded and had to be removed to access the transom for repair. these areas are about 2 sq feet. i need something that is suitable for glass and epoxy and...
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    differences between thru hub and non thru hub OMC 25hp

    hi,<br /><br />i've been looking around for good deals on used 25hp motors and from what i gather OMC made 2 different 25 hp models concurrently (early-mid 80's?) one with thru hub exhaust and one without.<br /><br />anyhow, can anyone verify this and explain the differences (ie displacement...
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    anyone see Mythbusters last night?

    they tested the "boat launched with trailer still attached" myth using a 13' or so boston whaler. It worked. the boat floated with 3 people aboard and maxed out at 4 or 5 mph with the 25 horse motor. excellent stuff.
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    compatibility of different epoxy brands

    i'm using the 'basic no-blush' epoxy from epoxyproducts.com<br /><br />i have gone through half my order and i have a feeling i may need a bit more. problem is, the smallest unit they sell is 1.5 gal and i'm positive i won't need that much. also , there's a lead time as it is mail order. <br...
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    how thick is 18oz woven roving?

    i'm trying to calculate the amount of material needed to build up a 3/32" laminate (.094") approximately. anyone know? going to order from US composites, they list the thickness of most of their materials, but not the roving.<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />matt
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    where to get epoxy compatible mat in 38" width?

    hi,<br /><br />having a hard time finding this stuff... uscomposites has 50" width but that's too much for me. anybody know a good source?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />matt
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