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    Speedo Question

    Hi Guys,<br /><br />I recently read in another post that the little hole on the front on the lower unit is a speedo sensor.<br /><br />I have notice a little pipe coming up from the top of the lower unit that was not attached to anything. Im sure it is now safe to assume that this is the pipe...
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    Fitting a new interior

    Hello folks,<br /><br />Im currently in the process of fitting a new interior into my Fletcher GTO 170.<br /><br />In the process I had to cut out the floor and have cut some fresh 9mm marine plywood to fit as a replacement.<br /><br />I understand that I have to glass the floor into the deck...
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    Honing the cylinders on an inline 6 1150

    Hi Folks,<br /><br />Im rebuilding my inline at the moment trying to cure a water ingestion problem.<br /><br />As I had to remove the pistons from the block for the machinist to do some work I have decided it is best that I hone the cylinders before refitting the pistons so that the rings...
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    IL6 1150 Carb Question

    Hi folks, i have completely rebuilt my carbs and have enjoyed doing so. It was really much easier than I expected. Thing is, when I squeeze the primer bulb, fuel comes out of the carbs.<br /><br />Should this happen?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /><br />Stan
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    Progress and Compression..Please help guys!!!

    Hi Folks,<br /><br />Got my inline 6 merc 1150 powerhead mounted, managed to remould the plate the powerhead bolts onto with jb weld. Got all electrics fitted and hooked up the battery.<br /><br />Whapped the compression tester on cylinder no 1 removed all plugs, opened throttle wide open and...
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    1972 1150 Lower Unit

    Looking forward to the day that I can actually give someone advice instead of asking for it all the time...<br /><br />My lower unit has been sitting submerged in a freshwater test tank for about 3 months. I never got round to emptying it as I had been busy working on my powerhead. Anyway, as I...
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    Whats next with my merc? 1150 1972 inline

    Ok guys, you have all been a great help getting my powerhead ready to mount to the mid section.<br /><br />3 questions-<br /><br />1. I accidently mixed up the way that the flywheel bolts onto the belt sprocket. I have used a pencil as advised by "Laddies" to see when no1 piston is TDC. I then...
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    IL6 Timing 1972 1150

    I stupidly unbolted my flywheel from the timing belt sprocket and im not sure if i put it back correctly. Is there a way to check?<br /><br />There doesn't appear to be any timing marks on the flywheel anyway so , having now replaced my timing belt. Is there a way to tell how to time it without...
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    1972 1150 IL6....Setting up my carbs, looking for advice...

    Hi all,<br /><br />Im attempting to set up my carbs and have been told to unscrew the idle needle 1.5 turns from lightly seated. How do I know when they are lightly seated as the needle doesn't really give much resistance when i screw it in. I don't wan't to turn it too far incase i damage the...
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    Hand tested compression results.

    I put the compression tester on each cylinder and got between 95-100 psi on each cylinder by putting a ratchet on the flywheel nut and spinning it round. Is this result good or bad?
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    IL6 Question

    I have the crankcase cover from another inline as mine is cracked. Is it safe to swap them?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /><br />Stan
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    Evinrude 115

    Hi guys, can you tell me if in 1997 Evinrude manufactured a four stoke 115hp??
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    Guess the horsepower!!!

    Im looking at this IL6 powerhead for spares however we dont know what age or Horsepower it is.... I bet you guys can tell just by looking<br /><br /> http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/890620/outboard.jpg <br /><br /> http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/890620/outboard2.jpg <br /><br...
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    What gasket dressing?

    1972 IL6 1150-<br /><br />Im replacing the gaskets on the exhaust manifold cover/baffle plates as they were leaking water.<br /><br />After cleaning them up they appear to have corroded at the bottom, thus being the reason for the leak.... The corrosion is not very bad however, is enough to...
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    Difference between 1150 and 1350?

    Well folks, thats my question. My engine is a 72' 1150 was wondering just how much would need to be done to make it a 1350?
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    1972 1150 IL6 leaking and in need of rebuild :-)

    Not been on iboats for ages and i have not been near my boat either. Was away stayin in a lovely log cabin on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond(favorite place in the world) where i proposed to my girlfriend to which she accepted. Ahhhhh Happy days.<br /><br />Anyway it was well hard because I had...
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    My 115 inline now running, what now??

    Ok the motor is running now after solving my first problem with my switchbox(Thanks to achris, phatmanmike & others). Thread is here -<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=013424 <br /><br />I have ordered a new impeller kit with housing and gaskets...
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    Whats this bunged pipe on my IL6 1150?

    I have a pipe about 30cm long with a screw bunged in the end of it?<br /><br />Any idea what it is?
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    Would this prop suit my engine?

    Its a 1972 IL6 1150. Engine is on a Fletcher GTO.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15271&item=2485228003&rd=1
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    Still no spark on 72' 115 Mercury straight 6??

    Please help folks. This is a link to my troubleshooting thread so far.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=013424
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