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    97 merc. 40hp thermostat location and serial # help ?

    Does anyone know where the thermostst is located on these models ? also having some trouble finding the imfo. with the serial # or model # serial # is OG357182P and the model# is 40ELPTD it is a 40 hp, 2 cycle, 4 cyl., 2 carb, black with red decals...
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    What make and year ???

    Can anyone tell me what this ole girl is the last owner had it listed as a 1976 cherokee but it has no HIN # so I dont think that is corect it is 14' and riveted 59 inches at the widest point and tapers down to 54 in the back 20 inches deep in Frt. and 16 in back ?
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    how to load pictures on here ?

    not so computer savy how do l load pictures on here ?
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    Boat wont plane out

    I have a 14' alum v bottom pretty simple 2 benches with seats, trolling motor with small battery. 5 gal. gas tank, 26lbs of anchors the motor is a 1970 johnson 9.5 hp with new coils, new points and condensers, new plugs, and a clean carb. with a 8 x 8 1/4 3 blade prop. it will start every time...
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    paint removal

    I have an old alum. v bottom riveted boat wich was painted years ago before my time and the paint is Dead! it is flaking, scaling and chippind ect. can anyone suggest a liquid paint remover that i can spray or brush on that wont bother the alum. I have no idea what kind of paint was used but im...
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    10 hp bought at westernauto ?

    my uncle has a old 10 hp he bought new at westernauto about 35 or so years ago has no name on it it is white with a white hood that has a aqua green stripe around it and is pretty squared off and kinda has the 50s winged finder look to it anyone have a clue who may have mad it and is it worth...
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    Johnson 9.5 Hp Boged Down ????

    I have a 1970 Johnson 9.5 hp will crank on second pull every time and will acelerate to high rpm wile in neutral but in gear seems to get to about 1500 or so rpm can anyone tell me where to start looking ? runs fine untill you get a load on it has new plugs gaped at .30 and running 97 oct. gas...
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