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  1. MassillonBuckeye

    Lowrance X-70a. Looking at installing speed/temp sensor.

    Having trouble finding info. Do I need a y-cord for this older unit? There are only two plugs on the back. One for power, and one for transducer I assume. Anyone have any experience with these older Lowrance units? I've found the sensor. Its the LEI st-t.
  2. MassillonBuckeye

    Pictures of your battery systems inc. switches/ACRs?

    I'm planning my setup now and looking for ideas. Have one battery(Starter(port) and House(starboard)) on each side in rear of boat. Installing a battery switch and ACR and wondering how I want to mount the switch etc. Going to get some 6awg to run from switches to batteries and 100 amp...
  3. MassillonBuckeye

    Please help identify two fittings please.

    Circled in red. One is a plastic tube, looks empty. Other is a small brass fitting. Circled in red. These are on the starboard side, just above the transom bracket. Motor is a 1978 Merc 70HP. Ser# 4875***
  4. MassillonBuckeye

    Forum links to the boat Manufacturers arent working?

    Are you guy aware? All of the links at the bottom aren't organized like they used to be and don't work. I know the forums themselves are still there, but you cant get to them through those links.
  5. MassillonBuckeye

    Is this right? (a couple Livewell questions)

    That white PVC is connected to a pump which I assumed was the Fill? Is this supposed to be sticking out like this?? The black fitting above the white is the overflow believe. Here is a shot of the plumbing on the back of the livewell. and the inside. The previous owner wasn't much help as...
  6. MassillonBuckeye

    Explain "tilt and trim" or tell me what I have please.

    1978 Mercy 70HP motor. Is that an "Operators guide"? Telling me the difference between Tilt and Trim? Is there a difference? There seems to be only two controls. Up and Down. The terminology is confusing me a bit here. I understand the pricipals regarding the angle of the motor in relation...
  7. MassillonBuckeye

    My Starcraft PM160 thread!

    Just picked up a 1983 Starcraft PM160 with a 70HP Mercury motor. Boat is in pretty good shape. A couple systems new to me that I'm not familiar with at all. One being power tilt/trim. That Merc 70 has two hydraulic cylinders on each side connected to a pump. Everything works, but the hoses...
  8. MassillonBuckeye

    New boat, Opinions on wiring configuration.

    Bought a 16' Starcraft PM160 which has 4 batteries total. 1 starter, 1 "aux" and 2 up front for a 36lb thrust trolling motor which I'm pretty sure is 12v so they have them wired parallel? I'd like to put in a battery switch or someting to break the circuits when not in use. Would also...
  9. MassillonBuckeye

    Proper fix for damaged wire. Pic included.

    Looks like its running to the trigger according to manual. This is the switchbox end. Anyone willing to give a brief description of its function, and the proper way to repair since its at the end of that wire which doesn't seem long enough to begin with. Another question. In the picture...
  10. MassillonBuckeye

    How safe/how-to jerry can

    I have the main tank out of my rig(volvo aq120b/270 stern drive) and not quite ready to reinstall but want to tune/re-winterize the motor. What's the best way if any to use a temporary fuel cell to run the motor for a bit? I'm working in my driveway and the engine compartment is wide open...
  11. MassillonBuckeye

    Opinions needed on restoring gelcoat.

    This is what parts of it look like: The dash on the glove box side is a little wavy and seems in the worst shape. Cracks are a little larger than whats shown. Should I even bother with rubbing compound? Am I going to have to sand this all out? I wasn't planning on redoing the floors etc...
  12. MassillonBuckeye

    60 PSI preliminary compression test. AQ120b

    Hoping the gauge is broke or it wasn't sealed properly.. Going to try a different kit this afternoon weather permitting. Seems awfully low compared to everything I've seen trying to search for low compression issues here.. I freaked out after the first cylinder I tried so I didn't test the...
  13. MassillonBuckeye

    What did I do? Totally dead. Messing with tilt relay.

    Volvo aq 120b with aq270 outdrive. So I was messing with tilt relay(hitting switch makes tilt click, but motor doesn't run) and removed one of the relays to clean it. Opened relay up, wire brushed(was pretty corroded), checked movement and re-installed. Now turning the key to engage lights...
  14. MassillonBuckeye

    After trying a couple searches..

    I'll ask here. I noticed the prop on a boat I just bought has a couple "chips" taken out of the metal Closest to the hub. Not on the outside edges which would come into contact with rocks etc. I'm a bit confused. This is a Volvo Penta 120B with a 270 lower unit. The prop also has this thin...
  15. MassillonBuckeye

    Fool in the rain.

    So I bought an older Galaxy 19' bow rider. No cover but came with a tarp. Yeah, you can see where this is going.. I knew it was going to rain today so I haphazardly strapped the tarp on last night forgetting exactly how heavy water was. Maybe I just didn't think it was going to rain that...
  16. MassillonBuckeye

    Just bought an 82 Galaxy 205 Bow Rider with AQ120B and 270 Stern drive

    What do I do now??!! Haha! Silly question I know, let me be more specific. I checked the thing out pretty good before buying, hull is in super shape for its age. Only knicks I've seen on on the back corners above the waterline I'm assuming. Motor started and ran, shifted into forward and...
  17. MassillonBuckeye

    1985 19.5 4 winns with mercruiser 140

    I can get this boat and trailer for $500. Trailer in good condition. States the boat runs fine and no leaks. Has a nice tight cover. Was parents boat and they gave it to him, he doesn't need two. I believe him. Seems too good to be true. Its a bit bigger than I wanted, but what do you guys...
  18. MassillonBuckeye

    Define "Cold motor". or Cold start

    As in, when do I need to use the choke? Having some issues with my 1975 Merc 7.5 Thunderbolt motor being a bit hard to start after running for a bit then shutting down. When I do that, I can pull it a couple times and it wont start. If I choke it, it'll sound like it starts to fire but doesnt...
  19. MassillonBuckeye

    Merc 7.5 Thunderbolt last time it ran

    Would run great with the choke pulled out a HAIR! And when I mean a hair, I could really imagine it choking much. Without the choke engaged a bit, it would flutter a big and not hit WOT. Any suggestions? Rebuilt the fuel pump, but didn't go full out with the jets/needles. Doused in carb...
  20. MassillonBuckeye

    can someone post a pic of "milky oil"?

    Lower unit oil. I check it and it looks rather new. I've replaced a few times now. The first 2 times I drained it was rather dark. Now when I look at it, its still very light. Doesn't exactly look "milky" but.. Thank you!
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