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    1985 Galaxy Conquest 199 I/O to O/B with bad transom

    The 19’ 1985 Galaxy cuddly cabin has the usual rot in the transom and stringers. We would like to replace the 3.0 Mersruiser with one or two outboards. A bracket for the motor(s) would require total transom and stringer renovation and probably some bracing here and there. Would it be feasible to...
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    1985 Mercruiser 140 replacement manifold bolt pattern

    1985 MCM 140 Serial No. OA343460. Bought a new manifold from the dealer. The receipt shows Part Number 860235A04. There are two problems: 1. The bolt pattern and ports match up to the block except that the new manifold does not have a hole for one of the mounting bolts (the second one forward...
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    New Style Points 1986 140hp Mercruiser

    Engine Model MCM 140 Serial No. OA343460. Trying to install new point set Part No.34235Q 1. There is no screw terminal on the new points for the distributer and condenser leads, only a plastic insert thing. Is the point spring pressure supposed to hold the terminal ends? Doesn't work, they are...
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    Do I have to paint the bottom?

    We have just scraped 12 coats of anti-fouling paints of various kinds off the bottom of our 20'<br />1986 Galexy and sanded with 220 grit paper. We now have bare gelcoat in very nice condition. The boat will be trailered this year, not left in a slip. Should we just wax the bottom or is it...
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