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    Generator Genset

    We dry camp alot big group with Quads in the desert about two months ago the generator just quit running. I just run in the morning to make coffee and charge up batteries from night use I changed fuel pump,points,condensor,plugs and even main control board. I can start it up and it will just...
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    bruce58 did you bolt

    bruce58 you said in another post that you just bolted the coupler from the surge brake with harden bolts did you drill through the same holes that were already there. I was thinking of doing the samething if you have a photo would like to see it Thanks for any help.
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    Hooks and leader line.

    I know we have been thru the floro. line but if I get this right if I am fishing 8lb. mono I should be able to go with 15lb. floro. because the fish will not be able to see it. Plus is it thinner diameter than mono? Also I am going to try the gamakatsu (octopus) hooks #1 are these the type of...
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    Ready to launch

    [IMG]http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/drifter_023/100_0592.jpg This saturday if I do not have to work I am going fishingd:) I have had this jon boat for a month and have not been able to take out because of work. I did add pole holders the trolling motor so I just need to get it on the...
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    Optimax 115

    What do you guys think of this motor I am just about ready to buy new boat with this set up my first big outboard. I have always had merc. inboards but ready to switch over to outboards seems like the newer ones are a lot better than the older ones. Plus this is a three star rating so I guess...
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    mfbear please help!!!

    mfbear, you said you had a J series manual where did you get it and can I get one? I need one badly to work on a motor I have. Thanks to you and anybody else that can HELP........
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    QC where to stay at Mead.

    QC, I know you do Mead alot I have not been there for over fifteen years or so. We have been doing the Cottonwood and Havasu thing but I was thinking of going to Mead first or second week of October. When I would go before was with friends and we would just stay out on the lake for three or four...
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    seaking o.b.

    ok had this motor for at least 20 or so years it did run great but started to jump out of gear had one person work on it and it work till I got about a hundred yards off shore. any how I would like to get it going again so I can start to fish in the little boat again big boats are nice but...
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    Dodge CTD Trans O/D.

    Can just the O/D unit on the trans go out only or is it the whole trans that needs to be changed? I was about ready to take in for yearly service and it started to shift back and fourth why to manys times at 45 to 55 mph. once above 60 mph seems to run alright that is running with out any load...
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    Electric brake assy.

    I did search got good info. so I am going with the electric brakes on boat trailer. All my other trailers are set up with them and much easier on the tow I think all I have to do is buy new brake assy. and bolt to axle and hook up wires or is there any thing else I have to do? Thanks for any...
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    update merc 120 fuel pump

    OK does this look right I will also change rubber fuel line to metal line. Thanks again.....
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    post #^*#^*! photos

    oK I am a dummy but I tried photo bucket I cannot get my photos on there site. Give me a different site for dummies 101. Please :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
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    fuel pump 120 merc.

    I replaced all my fuel lines today and noticed the plug in the bottom of the fuel pump was still in. Called a boat shop were I shop at and he said it should run a hose up to the flame arestor. Do I just drill a hole in the base of the arestor and stick the hose through it so if gas does leak it...
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    Chumming

    I grind up anchovies and mackral and add fish oil for chum but I would like to try the chum pellets.Do any of you use them and witch ones my why is alot of work and can get real messey but it does work. I mainly fish for stripers Thanks for any advise on this. :)
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    axle and springs

    my leafs are mounted under axle they look like if I was to get a flat while on the road it would scape the plate the every thing that is bolted to it right off. The back shackle is 8" long and the front is 2" can I move the springs on top of axel weld on new spring perch and replace 8" shackle...
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    Transom aluminum valco

    I have a chance to get a 14ft valco make that I am going to get it. I can get it for almost nothing it comes with and 18 hp. outboard and a trailer the brackets are broke that hook to the transom and it has loose rivets I plan on replacing the brackets and was wondering how hard is it to replace...
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    keel shield

    I had just had my upper end of the outdrive rebuilt and was ready to do some striper fishing. But I did check out the bottom of the boat not good I do beach the boat alot it is a 1970 and I know the person that bought the boat brand new he is not with us any more. Anyway were it had been...
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    Dumb(gasket) question?

    I am putting my outdrive back on 1970 120 merc. the gasget is a sierra brand it has face printed on one side I would think this would face the bell houseing face side? I have not put on yet but what happens if you do put on flip-flopped? Thanks for any help. :confused:
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    hyd. trim block

    I blew upper seal in out drive 120 merc.(1970)I was couple miles from marina made it back but blew upper end gears and other things. When I pulled to take to shop I noticed that hyd. ram hoses where they screw into block outside of transom (portside)Four hoses one is leaking it looks like it is...
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    Trolling plate

    I hope this is the right place to post this. I have run cabelas trolling plates twice and both times they have broken and usalley get stuck in the down position. I was afraid of hurting motor 120 mercruiser. do any of you run trolling plates and what type and do you think they put strain on...
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