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  1. rolmops

    registration and reality.

    While servicing my trailer I found some serious differences between the axle capacity of the trailer and the capacity that the registration claims it to be. The previous owner had told me that the axle is a 5200 pound with high speed spindles,and the registration is for a 3500 pound axle. But...
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    Electric brakes for a high speed spindle.

    My trailer has no brakes right now,but since I haul a 19 foot Starcraft Islander I must put some brakes on it. The spindles are high speed spindles with a 5200 pound rating. The inside diameter is 1.25 inch and the outside is 0.75 inch. The bearing sizes are LM67048 and LM11949. the hole size is...
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    1984 140 horse mercruiser ignition change.

    A while ago I changed the ignition on my 140 horse mercruiser from points to a Delco distributor which I bought from Michigan Motorz. It worked just fine and setting the timing was easy. Today, after having run the engine flat out and having taken it down to 800 rpm to go through a no wake...
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    Islander with a Mercruiser 140 + question about how to remove the oil seal

    And so the saga continues. This time it was the gimbal bearing,but this really feels like wrapping up odds and ends. After another trial run I decided that she really is a bit too noisy, so down came the outdrive yet again and I finger tested the gimbal bearing only to find out that it was...
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    rivet replacement.

    I have to replace some rivets on my 1984 Islander, But I do not know the size of the rivets and what type of rivet and rivet gun to buy or rent. If anybody knows,please post it here. Thank you,Cornelis.
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    1984 140 horse mercruiser cuts out after a few minutes.

    Ok a little history. I replaced some piston rings,the head gasket and the manifold gasket.Also replaced is the water pump and from points I changed it to electronic ignition. So I thought that this thing would behave and indeed she starts just fine,but after running for about 5 minutes it cuts...
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    outdrive compatability.

    I have an opportunity to buy a good running 165 hp straight six and replace my not so good 140. The 140 is 1984. Can I Use the outdrive of the 140 (Alpha one) with the 165 or are there compatabilty issues? Thank you,Cornelis.
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    exhaust manifold of 1984 4 cylinder 3 liter 140 horse mercruiser block.

    I am trying to adjust the valves on this engine, but I do not know which ones the intakes or the exhaust valves are. Can somebody please give me the sequence starting next to the water pump? Thank you,Cornelis.
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    filler hose leak

    While removing the flotation foam a smell of old fuel started to come out and got worse. As it turned out, the fuel filler hose on my 1984 Islander had sprung a leak and the fuel had seeped into the flotation foam,effectively turning my boat into potential fire bomb. I suspect that pre ethanol...
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    Pictures of a kid you took fishing

    Today I was told by someone that instead of paying for something,it would make him happier if I take a kid fishing. I do this a few times a year and often I invite the father along as well Anyway, the smile on the kids face is just about the best way you can get paid back. And when I figure out...
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    uneven compression on mercruiser

    I just tested the compression on my 1984 3 liter 140 horse engine and the readings are 90-150-120-150. Does this mean that the block is to be scrapped or could there be a simple solution for a simple problem? I just put some marvel mystery oil in the 2 holes with low compression hoping it is...
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    1985 Islander + Mercruiser

    Yesterday I bought a 20 foot 1985 Islander with a 4 banger 140 horse mercruiser. It will mostly be used for fishing and I would like some advice on this thing. Will it troll at 2 to 3 mph or should I install a kicker? What do most people do when fishing in freezing weather as far as short term...
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    My new to me Islander

    Just yesterday (3/9/12) I bought a 19 foot 1985 Islander with a 4 cylinder 140 horse mercruiser. I will keep you guys informed as how I improve this old girl.
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    Replacing remote control shift box on1985 4 cylinder 75 horse merc (early version)

    A few weeks ago my remote stopped shifting and while trying to take it apart for service the screws that hold the innards in the metal housing broke apart. So now it is time to replace the thing My current one has the gas only push button for warming up and the plug on the front end for the rpm...
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    Quicksilver remote control trouble

    This is about the remote for a 75 horse 4 cylinder Merc. (1985) The other day while changing the impeller I "accidently" changed the gear from forward to backward.As a result,it took me a few hours to get the lower unit back on and in the process I used the remote in a rough way to get the...
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    Brown trout bonanza

    Maybe this is a once in a lifetime. Today while fishing on Lake Ontario over 40 feet of water,I caught about 25 brown trout in the 4 to 5 pound range with 2 in the 8 to 9 pound range.I have never caught that many brown trout in one trip in my life. The damage was done using a 6 color and an 8...
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    Yamaha ..eh warrantee?

    If you think about buying a Yamaha, think again. http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23727
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    Cannon downriggers, short stop system.

    I just got a pair of Mag15 cannon downriggers and the short stop thing is a bit puzzling to me. It seems to be impossible to test it with the boat out of the water and it seems to be impossible to get the insulating parts that are supposed to be on the cable. Cannon owners,please share your...
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    Aluma Ducer??

    I just found this on crappie 101.Does anybody know anything about it? http://www.radarsonics.com/AlumaDucer.htm thanks,Rolmops.
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    Through hull transducers.

    I am replacing my 575 humminbird with a fancy furuno this winter and I will have to change transducers,and i may try to install a through hull transducer. I always wondered if anybody ever installed one on an aluminum boat and if there is any opinion compared to having them on the stern...
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