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    question re: primer application/for Bond-o

    Through another thread, it was noted that anything aluminum on my Merc 1500 will need zinc chromate primer. I had already primed the cowling with regular Rustoleum automotive primer. My question is, will all of that need to be sanded off down to the metal, or can I spray the zinc chromate over...
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    zinc anodes and primer question

    This is a spinoff of the thread I started about "Painting lower unit question," but where are the zinc anodes on a 1500 Merc Inline 6 (pardon the ignorance)? I'm going to prime/paint the lower unit and know not to paint them, but just not sure how to identify them? Also, does the zinc chromate...
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    painting lower unit question

    Hello, I'm in the process of restoring my Merc 1500 with new paint and decals. I'm going to be doing the lower unit and midsection too. There are several areas that are pitted on the surface even after sanding, so I'm going to need to use some filler to even it out. So...can you use Bondo...
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    decal removal ?

    Hello, I'm going restore the cowling and face plate on my 75 Merc 1500 and was wondering what is the most effective way to remove the old decals? Someone suggested to me using a hair dryer, heating and then scraping with a razor blade. Will paint thinner or any other solvent expedite the...
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    Merc steering question/splashwell

    Hello, I am in the process of removing a Merc 1500 from a 70s Glastron and mounting on a '72 Cobia Sportster. The Cobia has a smaller transom mount area than the Glastron, and after some measuring, it looks like the steering arm that goes from the teleflex cable to the motor is going to hit the...
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    floor thickness question

    Hello all, I just purchased a 1972 18 ft. Cobia Sportster. The guy recently replaced the floor with 3/4 " plywood glassed over with bi-axial and polyester resin. It's not the greatest job in the world and there are a few small repairs that need to be made and I need to put a hatch over the...
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    question re: hull/performance

    I posted a variation of this question in the Cobia section with no replies, but I was looking for some general impressions regarding the hull of this boat and probable performace with a mid 70s Merc inline 1500? Is this hull sort of a modified V, and do you think 40 MPH with that setup would be...
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    Question Re: 1972 Cobia Sportster

    Hello, I bought this boat off of ebay pending going to pick it up. I plan to put a Mercury 1500 on it and rig it along with modern steering and carpet and lounge seats. Does anyone have any general thoughts about this model boat re: performance or other? Are these heavy boats? I had an 18 ft...
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    75 Merc 1500 vs 95 Evinrude 130 V-4

    Just looking for some opinions on the comparison between these 2 motors in terms of performance and fuel economy. I currently have the Merc on an early 70s 18 ft. Glastron. I'm thinking about going to look at the 130 HP V-4 that is said to be in GC with no controls for 1250 OBO. It was puled...
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    in theory..timing at cranking speed question?

    I was just doing some reading in the Evinrude forum, and someone noted that the difference in "actual" degrees from "true" WOT max advance and cranking speed is about 4 degrees. It was stated that for this reason, the timing at max advance at cranking speed should be set 4 degrees "less" to make...
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    WOT power loss question

    Hello, I have a '75 Merc 1500 that is propped to make 5500 RPMs with a 17 P. A little history: I changed the fuel pump diaphragm last year and have both a built in and portable tank that I can use/alternate. My problem is that when the motor gets to about 52-5300 RPMs, it suddenly loses power...
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    question

    I have an older V-186 Glastron that I'm planning on possibly replacing transom and stringers. I haven't torn into anything yet and was wondering how the top half of the boat is fastened structurally to the hull? Is it screwed on? I've read about on here about people removing the top half, and...
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    Glastron transom question

    Greetings, <br /><br />Does anyone have any experience or first hand knowledge of replacing the transom on a '73 18 ft. Glastron (V-186)or similar vintage. The transom and design looks to have some curvature which would make the novice in me somewhat hesitant to dive in. I'd like to update the...
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    For the enthusiasts

    Check this out: I was told in an earlier thread that there is a lot of appreciation for these motors around here..<br /><br /> EDIT: Sorry. It isn't polite to post links like that on a site that is an engine and powerhead retailer.
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    Old Evinrude 35 HP question

    Greetings. I have a friend that may let me take what looks to be a late '50s/early 60s Evinrude Lark 35 HP off his hands. Where can I find the model # on this engine? <br /><br />It is not locked up. General thoughts about this motor? Worth diving into?<br /><br />Thanks for any and all...
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    classic Glastron and Merc

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63686&item=4542983686&rd=1 <br /><br />For all the Merc lovers, this is one sharp looking 135!
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    thermostat question

    Today I went to the local independent shop to purchase a thermostat for my 1976 70 HP Evinrude. The guy told me that most people just take them out on the older ones and basically "be done with it." Would there be a problem in doing this? Personally, I'd like the motor to run at the...
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    Iron Fist/Charlie Strang

    I've been reading Rodengen's fascinating book Iron Fist: The Lives of Carl Kiekhaefer. What a compelling read and at times morality tale! Anyway, can anyone tell me if Charlie Strang is still alive? The book seems to go up to the point that he left OMC. Just curious and any "epilogues" are...
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    Don't see this every day

    Thought some might like to see this. These look pretty cool together.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50439&item=4538716240&rd=1
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    maintenance/longevity

    This question ocurred to me just a while ago as I watched an old Huey helicopter thunder over my house: Looking at the military, which observes strict maintenance schedules, and still fields 40-50 year old platforms like the Huey and B-52 as viable options to new weapons programs, is it...
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