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  1. Grub54891

    Mercruiser 3.0 issues

    The USGS brought in their boat for repairs, running poorly on both port and stb motors. Determined that there was water/gunk in the fuel, ethanol fuel. Recommended rebuilding carbs, port ran perfect after that. Stb carb When I cleaned it up, had a hole in the bowl, apparently the gunk kept it...
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    Evinrude E110Tlcdc running poorly.

    I've been working on getting this outboard running properly, Not winning. So far, have checked compression, 110 Lbs. Rebuilt carbs, installed a new vro. Has good spark, reeds are good. Running out of ideas, synk and link check out fine. It will seem to run good for a few minutes at idle...
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    Another newbie for full restore.

    Yes I had to, the stringers run under the helm area, up to under the front seating area. In order to do the job properly with new deck and all, it had to come off.
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    Superior wi oil refinery burning

    I'd imagine some of you saw this, it's about 80 miles northwest of here. http://kstp.com/news/emergency-situation-at-superior-refinery-in-duluth-prompts-evacuation-superior-fire-department-douglas-county-husky-refinery/4882234/
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    Login issue.

    When I have logged out of I-Boats, and come back to login, there is a number missing from my user name. Tried to re set it, and can't figure out how. I have to add the number each time even though I hit remember me.
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    35 hp mercury water issue?

    I acquired a 35 mercury outboard, Serial number : 6492172. I believe it's an 1984. There is water coming out of the leg, just below the powerhead, no water inside the cowling, from the bracket just above the serial number tag. Is this a problem? ​Video won't load, Lets try a pic.
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    mercurry 35 hp. starting damage?

    Will I damage the charging system by starting as is, or not? Serial number:6492172. Yes I'll hook up the water...
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    Pontoon rebuild.

    Picked up an old leisure Island toon a few years ago. Finally have some time to re-do her. Removed/replaced deck, carpet, and painted the sheet metal so far. New seating has arrived so that's next on the list. 35 merc almost ready to install also.
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    Sealing plywood

    trying to decide what to use to seal the plywood for my pontoon, Should I use epoxy, or vynalester? Seal all sides, top and bottom or leave the bottom open to breath/ dry out? opinions welcome.
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    2 stroke oil

    Someone put this on my toolbox, don't know who. Is tc-w 2 oil usuable these days? The Chrysler can only says tc-w on it, no 2-3 markings at all.
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    17.5 Larson bowrider drive.

    I have a 1985 Larson Citation Bowrider Im restoring, It has the Mercruiser 140. When I got the boat it had a 1.8 ish drive on it that was blown out. It had a spare laying in the boat that is 1.94? ratio. My question is, which drive should be on this rig? The last several owners were pretty rough...
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    What kind of drive?

    A friend sent me this pic, Wondering what type of drive it is, He says merc, I say Volvo?
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    Does this look like a poor stringer job??

    Looks better than mine, of course I cant find the pics of the tabbing in at the moment.
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    Bad weather up north

    Been a bad week so far, up to 11 inches of rain in areas up here, most roads washed out, and we lost Saxon harbor for the most part. I hope they get the boats rescued, and actually find the missing ones. A few areas are still out of power, and the flooding hasn't subsided nearby. At least our...
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    85esl 73m johnson troubleshooting

    Having a bit of trouble figuring out this one. ​Model 85ESL 73M Serial: 03893787 First I had no spark, was working on that and now I lost cranking also. Checked for power at the start solenoid, Power there on both lugs for activating the solenoid. Bench tested the solenoid and...
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    2010 E-tech 150 shift rod

    How do I disconnect the shift rod so I can drop the lower unit?
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    Getting clost to a ham dinner...

    Yup, the ham is almost done, Family here, and I'll be a stuffed lazy couch potato shortly! Merry Christmas!
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    Coating over minwx Polyurthane

    Not a boat but boat related, I'm re-doing a table from a boat, Maple and mahogany top, maple,teak and holly base, I coated the table with Minwax polyurethane but ran out. I still need a few coats of varnish to finish up, and have some Epifanes I could use. Will it affect the minwax? Of course...
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    Yanmar 3gm plugged exhaust.

    Working in a Yanmar 3gm. Did not get the serial numbers yet but it's about 20 years old. The boat came from California to northern Wis. She has been sitting about 4 years. Well the owner want's it running for next season, we pulled it in the shop, removed impeller and fired it up. Not good. Ran...
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    j25ecne no spark.

    Attempting to locate a troubleshooting procedure for a friends outboard. 1982 Johnson 25 hp. No spark. Owner stated it overheated and quit twice. Second time was no spark. I looked it over, it has no indication of an overheat, and just cranking it over it spits water pretty good. Could be a...
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