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  1. SeaKaye12

    What about Taskmaster Tires...Worse that Carlisle???

    Hi<br /><br />Of all the things that I read about trailer tires...most everyone here seems to agree that Carlisle tires are bad bad bad...I remember one of you showing a picture of one of your Carlisle's that blew out while sitting on the driveway......<br /><br />Well, how about Taskmaster...
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    Walmart messed up Wheel...What would you do?

    Well; I spent my Friday evening at the Walmart Tire Center. They managed to bend my trailer wheel (badly!) when attempting to dismount my old F-78-14 tires.<br /><br />What to do now?<br /><br />The trailer is a 1977. I don't know how to "fit" rims to it. They look like auto wheels...five...
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    Help Servicing Carbs Merc 85

    Hi,<br /><br />Well, it's time for me to start learning about the procedure for servicing the center bowl carbs on my Merc 85 #4721196.<br /><br />(1) Can I (should I...) remove both carbs together with the linkages intact?<br /><br />(2) Should I buy the "Carb Rebuild Kit" $52.00... or do...
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    What type of Insurance do you have on your trailered boat?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm going to call my insurance agent today. 30 years ago when I had my last boat...I had no insurance on it.<br /><br />Today I imagine it's different. I'd appreciate comments. Perhaps some of you are in the insurance business?<br /><br />My boat will sit in the driveway all...
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    Anyone know why my tach pins at redline when ignition is "ON" ?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm in the process of renewing a 1977 Merc 850 SN4721196.<br /><br />When the ignition switch is turned to "ON" (with or without the engine running...) the tach needle pins all the way over to Max redline.<br /><br />Here's a pic to help ID the tach. On the back...on the bottom...
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    Live on a lake? Post pics of your dock/beach and make the rest of us envious

    Ok folks....<br /><br />Boating is easier for some of us than others...<br /><br />For me; the nearest lake is 22 miles away. The next nearest is 34 miles away. The lake I **really** like is 140 miles away.<br /><br />I know that many of you live right **ON** a lake...complete with dock...
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    Lower Unit Oil pretty dark...Problem????

    Hi,<br /><br />I drained the L/U today on the 1977 Merc 850 that I'm re-newing.<br /><br />It looked pretty black...kinda like oil from the car when it needs changing.<br /><br />I think I remember someone here saying that black L/U oil was a sign of overheating? True?<br /><br />Should I be...
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    Who's got the pics of a Mercontrol rebuild?

    Hi All,<br /><br />Somewhere, back when I didn't realize I would need it, I saw a post here or maybe someone's "Project Picture" site...which detailed the rebuilding of a Mercontrol. Now, I've searched and can't find it. Help!<br /><br />I want to take my Mercontrol apart, and I have had...
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    I'm excited and I want to share with you and also say thanks!

    Hi all,<br /><br />Well, I admit it's a small step...but today...after 27 years of non-use and total neglect...the 1977 Merc 850 that was recently given to me came back to life!<br /><br />I re-wired the internal wiring harness (it was toast) and I replaced the fuel lines.<br /><br />Today I...
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    I'd like to know what HP my boat was rated for

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1978 Thunderbird TriHull. It's about 15.5 maybe 16 feet long.<br /><br />It has a 85 HP Merc on it, and it's original owner says he could have gotten it with a 115.<br /><br />Nowhere on the boat that I can find is a plate with HP rating on it. I see no evidence of a...
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    Compression #'s taken cold...How Meaningful?

    Hi,<br />Well, I did a compression test today on my Merc 850 (1977) that has been sitting un-used for 27 years.<br /><br />The numbers were as follows: (taken cold; throttle closed, after a good squirt of 2-cycle oil in each cylinder...<br /><br />#1. 168<br />#2. 170<br />#3. 166<br...
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    Source for Compression Tester That will reach lower cylinder?

    Anybody have a link to a tools store for a compression tester that has the right attachments to fit the lower cylinders on a Merc 850?<br /><br />Thanks, Chuck
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    Can anyone point me to the "Whole Story" on Mercury/Yammie/Force?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm playing knowledge catch-up in the world of outboards.<br /><br />20 years worth of catch-up.<br /><br />Can anyone here point me to a thread or another site that explains what's been going on with Mercury over the years?<br /><br />(1) Mercury and Yamaha...what is the current...
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    Engine Weight Has Increased Dramatically...I'm Wondering Why (Merc 850)

    Hi,<br /><br />I've learned from a poster here that my 1977 Merc 850 weighs 244 pounds.<br /><br />On the Mercury site...a new 75/90/115 HP (Two Stroke...) all weigh the same...375 pounds! <br /><br />The new 75/90/115 HP EFI (Four Stroke) weighs 386 pounds.<br /><br />I understand that...
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    Do You Read Italian? Here's another Forum

    http://www.gommonauta.it/links/forum/list.php?f=1
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    Lake Memphremagog

    Learn how to spell it and you're halfway there!<br /><br />It's a gorgeous lake that spans the US/Canada Border at Vermont/Quebec. I was taken there as a child and I still try to get back there as often as possible. Like all lakes, it sees a lot of traffic these days...but it's big enough for...
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    Want to Help Name my Boat?

    Hi All,<br /><br />I recently acquired a 1978 Thunderbird 16' Tri-Hull. It sat un-named and essentially un-loved for most of it's life.<br /><br />Now; it's mine and I'm determined to make her the best she can be...and I'm bound and determined to give her a name! That's the least I can...
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    Anybody remember this West Bend/Chrysler AD?

    I think it was right after Chrysler took over the West Bend motors and called them Chryslers.<br /><br />The ad (in magazines..) showed the powerhead of an OMC engine...and then a similiar rated WestBend/Chrysler.<br /><br />They purposely picked an OMC that was just crammed with wires, hoses...
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    Anybody remember this West Bend/Chrysler AD?

    I think it was right after Chrysler took over the West Bend motors and called them Chryslers.<br /><br />The ad (in magazines..) showed the powerhead of an OMC engine...and then a similiar rated WestBend/Chrysler.<br /><br />They purposely picked an OMC that was just crammed with wires, hoses...
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    How do you over-ride Power Tilt to get Motor up w/o Battery

    I feel that this has got to be the stupid question of the week...but I'd sure like to get an answer.<br /><br />Assume that you don't have any power available, and you want to raise a Mercury 850 up to tilt position manually...<br /><br />How do you go about that? It's in a fully down (or...
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