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  1. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Thank you. That will help figure out why the one I have doesn’t lock in neutral. The panel it’s attached to on the donor boat is rotted and has some flex. It did used to lock. Would the cutout for a new control be the same? I can find that template. I could possibly use the original panel from...
  2. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    I had a suspicion and was able to verify that those controls listed as TRS will not work with an alpha. So pretty much need to cut the interior panel. Is there a cutout diagram available...
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    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Make no mistake. I would use a lanyard if it had one. I could even add one somehow. I’m just trying to find the ‘right’ modern control that I’m not sure actually exists. I can make a new one work for sure by omitting the key switch and rewiring a little, which is basically what mercury did with...
  4. matt167

    1964 Sears parts diagram

    There is a chance, that if you can find a xxx.xxxx format model number, it may actually pull something up in Sears parts direct. Not information you could use, just neat if it worked. Sears kept great records that I can pull up IPLs for a 1968 garden tractor and have even gotten parts
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    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Well, it’s a 1971 boat, so as equipped it is exempt from the lanyard law, and the 1986 donor boat also does not have one. Not saying I wouldn’t use a lanyard of course. The problem is, Mercruiser has used flush mount controls now exclusively for years, so I can’t find a new replacement...
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    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Just curious if this control that is listed as a TR II controller will work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/163880590381 I looked at my dads boat which is another Offshore V18 and it has the same surface mount controller like what this one is so I’d like to go for it if it will work
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    With a fiberglass ‘project’ boat, and taking a chance type of deal.. parts value minus the dump fee is generally the value to put on such a project. Trailers worth $500 most likely. Motor may be worth $500. Your dump fee could be as high as $250 for something like that, in case the boat is too...
  8. matt167

    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    These were last used in the early 80s think and originated in the early sixties. So they were stout, proven and well made… the ignition switch for a 1980s Johnson for instance would be usable. Push to choke. You would need to follow wire diagrams to wire it
  9. matt167

    El Dorado engine selection advice

    Max hp is 100hp. So you want at least a modern 60hp. You wouldn’t want a motor that would only plane out at WOT. That might plane at 15-17 mph but. Your going to want some hp 75% of max is the generally accepted as the minimum. So for you 75hp. But you can probably get away with 60-70hp
  10. matt167

    Is anyone else seeing odd behavior of the site?

    I thought it was my phone. Glad it’s not
  11. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Thanks I’ll have to see what’s up with the donor controls
  12. matt167

    Mercruiser and a kicker motor

    You don’t, essentially. If you do, you tee it into the line. You need to keep the primer bulb. But in general, run a portable can. If you run into main tank contamination issues you will make it home
  13. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    This is the exact set of controls I have in the donor boat...
  14. matt167

    383 conversion, outdrive concern.

    Some. Many 383 cranks can be set up without clearance, and then you can use either 400 rods or aftermarket 5.7” rods which are machined or cast to clear the cam
  15. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    my ‘71 SC offshore has an old white Mer-Control like what the outboards came with hooked to the 120hp Mercruiser with the old on dash trim controls. I want to put more modern controls on it as they are worn and kinda floppy. I have a square 80s style in the 1986 donor boat I have, which would...
  16. matt167

    Vintage 14 ft alumacraft identification year

    If no go with your state. There is a 50/50 shot you can use Vermont as they will assign a transferable registration off of a bill of sale to out of state residents. Known as the Vermont loophole.. your state would need to accept such documents though
  17. matt167

    Anchor Rope

    I have Ozark trail double braided anchor rope. 250 lbs working limit. For my small boat that is fine. Depends on what size of boat you have and where your boating
  18. matt167

    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    I thought primer models needed to push and release the key. I always push and released them. Of course I still hold it while cranking so it’s probably why it always worked for me. I still have an 86 20hp but no boat to put it on
  19. matt167

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    Steering cable for that old helm I don’t think exists. Cables can be found for the modern teleflex systems but that is pretty much it… but even if you go with the more modern transom assembly, the steering stays the same In my case I bought it with a disassembled but complete drive. I didn’t...
  20. matt167

    New to me 1970

    The data plate to the right of the helm should say the model. Would be weird if it’s not there
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