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    Tilting out- How far can you go?

    I'm in the process of really dialing in my boat and motor 1988 371V Ranger with a 175 merc...<br /><br />Anyway, I've moved the motor up some, played around with different props and such... But I'm kind of dumb when it comes to the tilt/trim system in general... I'll take a look at my manual...
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    Lazer II Prop on a 175hp Merc.?

    I just purchased a Lazer II prop, 25 pitch off of ebay.... Mounted it on the motor last night and it fits perfectly... However, I noticed that this prop's outer hub diameter is around 4.5" at the front, which is about 1/2" larger in diameter than my 4-blade Trophy prop. It's not larger than...
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    Fuel Price Topic

    Worth a try....<br /><br />IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT IF EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES DID NOT PURCHASE A DROP OF GASOLINE FOR ONE DAY AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL COMPANIES WOULD CHOKE ON THEIR STOCKPILES. AT THE SAME TIME IT WOULD HIT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY WITH A NET LOSS OF OVER 4.6...
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    Fuel Price Topic

    Worth a try....<br /><br />IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT IF EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES DID NOT PURCHASE A DROP OF GASOLINE FOR ONE DAY AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL COMPANIES WOULD CHOKE ON THEIR STOCKPILES. AT THE SAME TIME IT WOULD HIT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY WITH A NET LOSS OF OVER 4.6...
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    Question for JB/Moderators...

    JB, you will probably want to move this post shortly after you read it, but I've recently been getting an error (for lack of a better term) when trying to respond to posts... <br /><br />It reads...<br /><br />"FYI <br />Sorry, we can not process your request. The board administrator has...
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    Anyone heard of Seiler Marine?

    They are out of Panama City, FL..<br />I think they are just a parts dealer.
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    RB, dilligaf, Clams, need help!

    1986 Merc. 175.<br /><br />I did some ohm tests on the stator and they were'nt good. (see tesing Stator/Switchbox post). If I replace the stator, will that require the need for Timing/synchronizing work?<br /><br />Here are the ohm readings from the stator leads...<br /><br />My seloc manual...
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    Spark Plug? Water, no fire, normal ignition..

    Speaking of spark plugs, I have a pretty easy question that probably can be answered in so many ways, I guess I just want it cleared up.<br /><br />If you pull the plugs to investigate what might be going on in the cylinders, what should you normally see on the plug (the motor runs perfectly)...
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    Testing Stator and Switch boxes...

    1986 Merc. 175<br />I've done a search on this topic and have found some information...<br /><br />My question is, does anyone have a detailed process for testing the stator/switchboxes?<br />I'm aware of needing a peak reading DC voltmeter. <br /><br />I believe the readings should be...
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    Pits in Cylinder Wall

    Last night while installing the new head gaskets on my Merc. 175, I noticed about 4 very small pits on the bottom side of the #5 cylinder wall. This is the same cylinder that was getting water into it that caused me to replace the gaskets.<br /><br />Anyway, 3 of them are barely noticeable, but...
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    Experts!! Need Gasket Info....

    Well, I pulled the heads off of my Merc. 175hp (SN. 0B176278) and have purchased the new gaskets from my local Merc. Dealer.<br /><br />The part# for the gaskets I purchased is 27-41246 1. After looking at the gaskets (Victor Reinz Brand) I noticed that they are slightly different than the old...
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    Cylinder Head, Suface (pics)

    What do you think about the gasket surface on this cylinder head? Is it ready to be mounted? There are some nicks on one of the cumbustion chambers but not where the gasket goes..Just want your opinion...<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Merc. 175 Is acting Up!

    Couldn't help myself today, so I pulled the boat out and ran it on the ear muffs. The motor started up immediately so I ran it at idle speed for a few minutes. everything great.. Shut it down and decided to add SeaFoam to the gas just to try it out and do a little carb treatment. After adding...
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    Checking Spark?

    I think this question is better off in this forum...<br />When checking the spark on Outboards... Is a spark indicator sufficient, or is it also necessary to check the spark intensity...<br /><br />I'm wanting to check my switch boxes while I have the time.....
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    Checking Spark?

    I read several posts about checking the spark etc. <br />I'm curious (in regards to outboards), is simply checking it with a spark indicator sufficient. Or is it also necessary to also check the strength of the spark by disconnecting it slightly to measure arc intensity...<br /><br />Wanting...
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    Lifting eye ?

    Since this is the repair forum this question may be in the wrong forum, but I need some of you repair experts to help with this since Mercury can't answer it for me....<br /><br />I need to lift my motor.. I would like to know what the threads are (size, type, etc.) for a lifting eye that is...
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    Anyone ever made a Lifting Eye,

    For a V6 mercury...? <br /><br />I have access to just about everything that is needed to make one. Pipe threader, lathes, welder, etc. But I don't know the exact thread on the flywheel that I need to put on the eye so they match up. Instead of spending $40 on one, I thought I'd make one...
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    Lifting Eye for a Merc. 175

    I'm getting ready to raise my motor a bit so I called my merc. dealer about getting a lifting eye.. They run $35+... Anybody have one they don't need anymore?<br />$35 bucks seems like a lot of money for one use. But I'm stingy I guess...
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    WOT Performance Question

    You will see what boat and motor I have below...<br /><br />Here is my question. When I'm running at wide open and tilt the engine out to a certain position, I often encounter the scary wiggle of the boat that frightens the hell out of me...<br />Is there something I can do to the height of the...
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    Pressure type speedometers....

    How accurate are they in general?<br /><br />And can the hose be cleaned thouroughly without taking off the lower unit... (high pressure air blown through line going to lower unit)? Will that do the job?
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