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  1. jddenham

    ID on 1960's Merc 400E

    I just got a boat with an old merc inline 4. The model is 400E (40HP)? The serial is 13096XX. Is there a chart where I can look up the year on this? Thanks!
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    Short shaft on 20" if no plane ??

    Silly question I guess: I have a 15' tri hull with 20" transom. I removed the outboard and sealed up the holes. I'm wondering if I could put a 9.9HP short shaft on the back and be ok for putting around since it obviously won't plane? What kind of speeds do you think I might get? I'm just...
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    AUTO AC: Convert from R12 to R134a or FREEZE 12 ??

    I have seen kits at Walmart pretty cheap for converting from R12 to R134a. I was surfing eBay today and saw a new product called Freeze 12. It looks like a better alternative. Has anyone here converted to either or have any knowledge of Freeze 12?
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    1986 Chevy 350 Rochester problem

    I have a 1986 Suburban with 350 and factory Rochester 4-barrell that was recently rebuilt by the previous owner. The truck runs and drives great but starting it is a major PITA. You have to either pour a little gas in the carb, which makes it fire right up, or pump it vigorously 20 or more...
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    Can't find post from a year ago 14' Resto - UK

    I remember a post from a year ago that was titled ' What you can do with a 14' boat ' or something similar. It was a guy in the UK the did a total resoration including the trailer. He had a 6 gallon portable gas tank under each back to back seat and had fitted fuel senders to them. He put a...
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    1959 Redfish with WINGS !!

    My 1959 fat fifty sure would look good on the back . . . . with a nice fresh coat of paint . . . . "http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300171766626&rd=1" Wife would kill me !!
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    1973 Johnson 115 parts

    I'm looking for the quick connect fuel fitting that is attached to the outboard. It is a two prong metal fitting - standard for OMC in the 70's. Any web sites out there where I could price this out? Thanks, James
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    1940's - 50's prop ID

    This prop is 10" in diameter and a low pitch, labelled AMC 411. Any idea what it fits and what it's main purpose would be with 4 blades?
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    Updated

    I have updated my project page in my signature!
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    Gear lube(lower unit) quality/interchangeability ??

    I was just at the dealer inquiring about gear lube for three motors I have. 1959 Johnson 50HP V4, 1973 Johnson 115HP V-4, and 1975 Mercury 1500 L6. He said I could use the same lube in all three units. He also said that I could use any 80W-90 gear oil(lube?). Is this true? Non of the units...
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    Help me adapt this trailer !!

    I'm trying to adapt a 1964 Johnson trailer from an oddball gullwing boat to a smaller tri-hull. I took the bunks off the old tri-hull trailer and was planning on using them but the new trailer doesn't have any frame rails in the right locations. I had a set of rollers, so I mounted them on...
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    Filling holes in transom

    I want to fill some holes in this transom, but I will probably be redoing the transom in a year. Would 4200 pushed into the holes be adequite for a year or less? I also have marine tex but didn't want to waste it on this. Another option would be a dowel sealed in with 4200. I would probably...
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    Heat Damage? - 1959 Fat Fifty

    I'm working on getting this motor going. The previous owner said it would idle rough, and fuel was spitting out the sides of the pump(see other thread). Upon further inspection I have found that the intake manifold and one of the heads have been replaced with newer parts. The newer parts are...
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    Website to look up HIN?

    I can't find the website to look up HIN's - anyone know?
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    Bunks/Rollers; Structural repairs while on trailer?

    I have read that a trailer with bunks is better than rollers for doing structural work on a boat. Is this just true of using the trailer as a platform, or do most experienced boat owners prefer bunks over rollers for launching and storage etc. What are some of the downsides of each?
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    Mercury wiring harness part number application?

    Does anyone have a cross reference or a way to identify a wiring harness part # 84-17179A1 ?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Modern control for old merc inline 6??

    I was wondering if anyone makes a modern replacement control for a 1975 Merc 1500. I have the original but want a mor modern replacement, preferably with trim buttons on the lever.
  18. jddenham

    Parts for late 40's 9.8HP

    I recently acquired a 1947 or so KD model 9.8 2 cyl. outboard. I was wondering where I could get tune up parts. Laings didn't list anything. TIA
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    1958 Fuel pump rebuild or replace

    Working on a 1959 50HP V4 fat fifty. The last owner said it tried to run but the fuel pump was spitting gas out the sides. According to my Seloc manual this fuel pump is not rebuildable, but rather, a replacement item. I have attached a scan from the manual that shows a photo of the same pump...
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    Starting battery for Johnson ignitions

    I remember hearing on here that older Johnson motors need a more powerful battery than normal for proper spark to start. What is the truth to this? I am going to be setting up a 1958 50HP V4 and a 1973 115HP V4 in the near future. What do I need for a battery? I usually buy the biggest...
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