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    1977 Mercury 115 hp remote controls

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    1994 4.3 LX mercruiser closed cooling system Winterizing questions.

    My question is what has to be drained w/ a closed cooling system? It's getting closer to winter and I dont want to freeze and break anything. I dont have a manual so I was hoping someone with the same set up can help me out. Thanks.
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    New to me Crownline!

    It's A 1994 Crownline 182 BR with just under 300 hrs. It is in great shape for the year. It has the 4.3 V-6 and the Alpha 1 outdrive. So far I love it. I plan on taking off the stripes and chroming the rear crownline badges. Other then that it has ran great the four times I have had it out on...
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    1974 Mercury 115 I6 not starting now? Ran perfect last time out.

    I have had my boat out a couple times this year and it has ran great everytime. So I go to take it out again with a friend and decide to start it on the muffs in the driveway before we went. I primed the ball, choked it, and cranked away. No start. It ran perfect last time I had it out. It did...
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    Anyone have any used teleflex rack and pin systems laying around? I need a part

    Re: Anyone have any used teleflex rack and pin systems laying around? I need a part It worked out great. The new plate has 3 bolts that hold it to the dash, and 3 bolts that hold the helm to the plate. Then I used the old style original teleflex plate over this one so the plastic bezel could...
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    Anyone have any used teleflex rack and pin systems laying around? I need a part

    I need the plate that the helm bolts to, and then bolts to the dash. Not the plastic part, the alum. plate or what ever they use on the newer style helm. I bought a new helm for my new cable and its diff then the old helm's mounting plate. EDIT
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    86 merc/mariner trim hydraulic not holding motor up under a load. Not a pump prob?

    I have another post but maybe im not explaining what the problem is very well. My motor raises and lowers fine with the switch. The problem is when im in the water and put it in gear, it pushes the motor down. The motor will stay up forever without a load on it. I could see atf oil on the main...
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    how do I service plunger/seals on tilt ram on 86 merc/mariner w/ pic?

    I have a problem with the tilt on my boat. When I have the motor in the up position and put it in gear to go, the motor gets pushed down. I don't see any fluid leaks but can here the ram leaking from the top seal if I push down on the motor manually. I see a pin at the top of the ram that holds...
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    Teleflex Rack and Pinion cable question??? need some advise.

    I am replacing my teleflex steering cable. It is the rack and pin style, 13 ft cable. The old one says it was made in may 1985. I bought a new cable off ebay and the seller is telling me it is a newer cable and needs their updated helm. It looks the same in the pic. but I have not received it...
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    Tilt question/problem? 86 merc/mariner 90 i6

    Im having a issue with my tilt unit. Its a 86 mariner tilt set up for a 90 inline 6cyl.. The tilt lifts up and down when under no load. It will get pushed down if its tilted up and i start to go in the water. If I put all my weight on the motor when on the trailor, I can push it down also and...
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    First splash down of the summer! pics

    Everything went great! This was the first time I have ever had my new to me 1974 Merc. 115 I6 out. It ran like a champ all day. Here is a short vid. and a few pics of my day on the Kankakee river.I wish we had more summer.:) vid. to come later, upload problems-
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    Who sells button snaps for boat pads?

    I was wondering if anyone sells the snap pre made in my choice of color vinly? I have seen some kits but I only need 18 or less of these. My old ones are white and do not match, and im missing some of them. Let me know, Thanks, Nick
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    What should I use to get carpet glue off carpet?

    I have a piece of carpet that the glue soaked thru. Should I even try to get it out or just replace the piece of carpet?
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    Ebbtide Dyna-Trak 156SS re-carpet and deck repair

    Well im not a pro but i think its coming along good so far. I will add more pics as I go along. I cut the bow open more past the windsheild and im recarpeting the whole boat. Now I can walk thru the windshield area easy to get to the bow. I also re decked the front w/ new wood and had to cut the...
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    How to splice wires for noobs!

    I seen this on a car site I go on. Thought it may help out some people new to wiring. There is better ways, but this is a good way to splice wires. http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?12834-How-to-twist-wires....-easy-right&highlight=splice
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    Let's talk boat covers

    I am in the market for a new outdoor boat cover. I have bought the farm & fleet kind and they do not last for me. I live in Illinois and as some know, all four seasons tend to hurt outside stored boats. It sits in the driveway year round. I want to know what covers are the best for my needs...
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    tower of power 115 start up vid.

    Short vid. but its running. This was a cold start shut off and when restarted then hit record. I have not sea foamed the carbs yet. Seems to run ok so far pre water test. I will have better vids to come. :cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-9KM4-As9Q
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    How do you get the shift linkage in the correct position???merc/mariner 115 I6

    I have a problem w/ the foot going into neutral and linking the shift rod to the spline shaft in the foot. I have to turn the shaft clockwise till it stops and with plyers I turn it a little farther and it will be neutral. Does that shaft have to have pressure on it to stay in neutral? If so...
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    How many of you are watching the fireworks from your boat this yr?

    If so, where do you go? :confused:
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    Merury 115 I6 shifter rod question.

    I recently pulled my motor and when it came off, the shift rod pulled up. I played w/ it for a few mins and it went back into its spot. My question is, does it only go in one way? Will I fell it when it shfts from forward to neutral or reverse to neutral? Also, when I put the water muffs on in...
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