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    Exhuast Plate Gasket - 1988 XR4 150

    More outboard issues. I have to say, i have had 4 boats. 3 outboards and one I/O. All 3 outboards have had issues. Very expensive issues! While the I/O was flawless. Not sure if its just my bad luck or that, due to the performance and abuse that some outboards recieve, i just need to get...
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    Mercury XR4 150 setting idle

    Hello, is there an idle adjustment for my XR4 or is it electronic? thanks. Dan
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    Year of XR4 with serial number 0B276344

    Hello, can anyone help me with the year of my mercury XR4 150 with a serial number of 0B276344? Thank you.
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    Starboard Temp Sender connection point on 1994 XR4 Black Max 150HP Serial #0B276344

    Hello, When I got my motor the starboard temp sender was gone. I have purchased one bit not sure where it plugs into the wiring harness. Can some one give me a connection point/wire? Thank you. Dan
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    Help Please: What Part # Hydraulic Manual Valve will fit my engine

    Hello, I have a 1994 Mercury XR4 outboard Serial#OB276344 that is stuck down. I finally got the bunks raised on the trailer, and extra shims, just to get it out of the water at midnight last night. The Hydraulic Manual Valve screw head was broken off. I tried to dill it carefully but no luck...
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    Help with ski pylon

    Can some give me a bit of info on the setup for a ski pylon on my 1995 Glastron SSV 170 with outboard? I know they go through the fiberglass between the back seat and engine cove but does anyone or would bs able to get me a few pics? Both inside and out? Where do I get the parts? Thank you. Dan
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    1995 Glastron SSV 170 unstable

    Hello, I just put my newly rebuilt Mercury XR4 150 hp on my 1995 Glastron SSV 170. I've got about 6 hours on the engine now and its running fine but I have what I believe is a chine walk problem. Please take a look at the video link below. Because of this I just raised the engine yesterday so...
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    Honda 130HP too heavy for my boat?

    Hello I have a 1995 Glastron 170 SSV that I need to repower. It has a 150 HP max rating. I found a used 2001 Honda 130 but am concerned about the weight which is right at 500 lbs. Could someone advise me as to whether this is too heavy for my boat? Also, will this engine perform ok? Thank you.
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    Honda 130HP too heavy?

    Hello I have a 1995 170 SSV that I need to repower. It has a 150 HP max rating. I found a used 2001 Honda 130 but am concerned about the weight wich is right at 500 lbs. Could someone advise me as to whether this is too heavy for my boat? Also, will this engine perform ok? Thank you.
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    Johnson Controls in 1995 Glastron (exterior vs. interior controls)

    Hello, I have a Johnson 115 hp that was installed on my 95 Glastron 170 ssv 170. Its an older 1981 engine I believe. When they put the Johnston on this boat they put exterior controls on. The switch for the tilt is out but worse than that is that looks horrible and now I have two keys. What are...
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    1995 Glastron - Large Reproduction Vinyl Graphics

    Hello, Is there a company who reproduces the large side graphics for my 1995 Glastron? Thank you. Dan
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    Merc vs. Johnson question

    Hello, Not sure if this is the right forum but.... I have a 73 Merc 115 that I had gone through last year and runs well. I just bought a boat with a tired looking 79ish Johnson 115. Which one should I use as I am selling the other? Thank you. Dan
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    Fiberglass material purchase

    Hello, I am in need of fiberglass resin and cloth. I am attempting to restore my 1971 Tahiti. I found a fiberglass supply place here in Washington state called Fiberglass supply in Burlington Washington but I have emailed several times and even called and left a message with one reply or return...
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