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    help with electrical connection

    i have a '67 merc 95 hp. one of the small pins in the electrical connector on the motor is broken off. it looks like the plug socket itself can be replaced. is this possible? where would i look for the part?
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    transom saver without power lift???

    i have a 1967 6 cyl 95 hp merc that is quite heavy. today i bought a transom saver but then noticed a warning saying not to use it with motors that dont power lift. it claimed it could cause damage to the lower unit. is this really a problem?
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    installing tachometer

    i have a 1967 Merc, 6 cyl, 95 HP. i want to install a tach for this, but done know how. what sort of tach should i look for? how do i know where it would connect to the motor?
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    prop 'play'

    with the motor off and i shift into reverse, how much play should the prop have? it seems to move about 1/3 turn either direction before it stops. is this normal?
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    setting the shifting cables

    i have a '67 merc 95 HP outboard. we recently had to do some work to the shift box and now the cables are not set right at the motor end. here are the problems:<br /><br />-idle is slightly too slow<br />-reverse does not engage (out of water, the prop feels engaged when shifted into reverse)<br...
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    installing new throttle controller

    i have an old '67 or '68 merc 95 HP outboard. i am attempting to swap out my throttle controller, but use the existing shift cables and power cables since they are in better shape. my question is: if i do not adjust anything at the motor end and simply change cables on the controller side, will...
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    fuel mixing

    i have seen people just dump the correct amount of oil in the fuel tank and not actually mix it in. is it really important to really mix the gas and oil before using?
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    refinishing old seats

    the seats in my boat are old and ugly. we powerwashed the dirt and mildew away, but are still left with mildew stains on the viynl. does anybody know of a decent, cheap, short term alternative rather than new seats or viynl? is there some sort of spray paint that would do the job? what about a...
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    mounting methods

    i am new to this, so i apologize if its a dumb question. i am replacing a motor in a 81 glastron. the existing motor is mounted with bolts through the transom. the motor i plan to switch it to looks like it is mounted with the little screw clamps. it would seem to me that the bolt on method...
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    weight of '68 merc 95 HP

    anyone know the approx. weight of a 1968 mercury 95 HP outboard? (it has 6 cynlinders) i dont have the serials just yet, but need to know an estimate of weight. <br /><br />also, my 81 glastron claims it can handle 90HP max. is this 1968 95 HP too much?<br /><br />thanks!
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    replacing the deck on a budget

    i am buying an 81 glastron that needs a new deck at some point soon. i am getting this for pretty cheap, and dont expect to have it forever. what sort of life expectancy can i expect if i do not glass the new plywood deck? i am thinking about just using treated plywood with outdoor carpeting. it...
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