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    Any way to increase power?

    Ok, so iv got a Mercury thunderbolt 1150. As I was welding away at work, my mind started wandering. Need more power. Gotta has more power. Any way to get more power out of this engine, or will I have to suffer with only 115 hp :/ ?
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    Max safe rpm for testing prop

    Hi, iv got a 1972 or 1973 (always mix it up) Mercury 1150 with direct charge and thunderbolt ignition. Here's the story: I have a prop on it now, but it allows the motor to rev past the 5300 rpm redline. So according to the gurus on the prop section of this forum, I need max gps speed and max...
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    Bargain Boat Aquisitions

    Ok. Here is the deal: list your best boat equipment buys here. Pics are appreciated as evidence. I'll start as soon as I take a pic of my receipt.
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    Mid November fishing on Truman lake, Missouri

    Hi, I am taking a trip to mid Missouri in the middle of November, and wanted to drag the boat along as I will have some time to go fishing. I was wondering what to look for as fishing in Truman lake in mid November?? Could use ideas on bait locations and fish to expect??? Thanks helping a...
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    Headed to the lake today

    Headed out to pewaukee lake in Wi today. Going to go fight the crowds. Have to clean and polish the boat first. Will be my daughters first boat ride. So probably no top speed runs :/ Anyhow, who else is crazy enough to fight the weekend warriors? Id go during the week but being gone 11 hours...
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    Lower unit leaks :( any additives to help?

    Hi, so my lower unit leaks water into the oil. It's milky. The problem is that the PO buggered up the threads, so I can't get the spanner nut off to replace the seals. So my question: Is there any kind of oil additive that I can add to help the seals keep out water just to get me through to the...
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    Full wave or half wave rectifier

    So...... Wondering if my rectifier is half or full wave. It's a 1973 mercury 1150. Thanks
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    Fishing tips requested

    Hello, is is my first season doing a little bit of fishing. A couple of buddies and I are going camping last weekend in August, and plan to fish whitewater lake in wisconsin. The dnr website says panfish, bass and walleye are there. I'm looking for tips on the following areas: 1. Catching fish...
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    Where to find non maintenance free battery??

    I'm told I need a non maintenance free battery for my boat and motor. Where would I find one??
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    Charging system gremlins :(

    Ok. So this is for the motor in my signature. New Cdi stator New Mallory rectifier New tach System only producing 12.24 volts, same as battery. Also no tach signal. Wired directly to stator wire. I checked all connectors, seem to be making good contact. I'm at my wits end, any suggestions...
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    Tach question on 1973 TOP

    Hey, got a question for you guys, should I be able to pull a tach signal off of either side of the stator (2 wire)? Or should just one side be sending a signal???? To be more clear, I tried both sides of the stator, and can get a signal IF I switch the rectifier leads. So only one side of the...
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    1973 mercury 1150 stator

    Ok, so one wire of the two wire stator is working (putting out voltage) but the other side is not :( the wires are broken off just about flush with the stator, so iv attempted repair multiple times. What would happen if someone were to bridge the two sides, so that one wire is supplying the...
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    Clean spark plugs

    Hi, iv got my engine running (look at signature) but the plugs always come out looking like brand new clean. I know it's a gasket letting water in, but I don't remember which ones you guys always say that it is, so could someone remind me??? Thanks!
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    Good news.

    I figured I would give you guys some good news. I recently rebuilt all the carbs on my motor, as well as the fuel pumps, stator, fuel lines and all the wiring. So. I went to start it up today. Started right up within about 8-12 seconds!!!! I was happy. I think it only took that long because the...
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    Starcraft select 170 windsheild

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any idea about finding the windsheild for a starcraft select 170. I just need the drivers side.
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    Spray in foam

    Is this: GREAT STUFF 16 oz. Big Gap Filler Insulating Foam Sealant-248314 at The Home Depot The same as this: EVERCOAT Foam at West Marine Being a genius :eek: the Captain didn't listed to the admiral, and put the deck down before putting in foam. So......anything to watch out for using the...
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    What product for restoring the gel coat?????

    What would be the best product for restoring the color and shine in the gel coat on my boat. Don't laugh, I know she needs some love, but she is my baby (after the Admiral, of course). I was thinking this 3M product: 3M Marine "One Step" Fiberglass Restorer and Wax - iboats Any advice on how...
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    Solenoid for house electronics?

    Has anyone used a solenoid for running power to the main "house" (radio lights etc not engine) ?? I'm thinking a switch that runs power to a solenoid so that one switch turns on or off power to everything?? Is this normal for boats??? I know this is what we use in the airplane world, but I'm...
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    Stereo battery requirements

    Hi, I want to install a little more powerful stereo into my boat :D . I was wondering what size battery will work. So far my plan is a Stereo with a 3 or so channel 5-700 watt amp. How long would a group 29 battery last? or would a group 31 be better? or 2 group 29's?? I am on a very...
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    Lower Unit Advice Needed

    Hi, I have a 1973 Mercury Thunderbolt 1150 outboard. I need to replace the seals in the lower unit. I have them all (thanks iBoats). And the lower unit is out (no troubles getting it out) The water pump removed and being rebuilt, but I have not attempted to remove the spanner nut, or anything...
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