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    Black Max weight

    What is the approximate weight of a 1978 175 HP Black Max?
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    Sea Hunt Escape200

    Looked at a 2000 model Sea Hunt Escape 200 today. It has a 130 hp Johnson outboard engine. Has been used in salt water. Any comments on this boat? It is priced at $8,000.
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    lifting 175 hp black max

    I need to remove my 1978 model 175 hp black max from my boat to reseal the mounting bolts. Is the flywheel lifting eye designed for power head removal only or is it suitable for lifting the entire engine?
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    1978 blackmax 1750

    I am looking for a OEM shop manual for my 1978 175 hp black max. I have a Selox but it too general to be any good. Can any one help me with my search? Thanks, tbird175
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    Add flotation material or not?

    I am removing some soft (rotten) spots in the deck of my late 60s model Thunderbird Seminole (17.5') trihull runabout. Cracks in the fiberglass coating around the seat support boxes allowed water to penetrate the plywood. There is no foam below the deck. The stringers appear to be sound...
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    amp output

    Could anyone please tell me what the amp output of a 1978 Mercury 175 hp Black Max should be?
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    trailer angle

    What is the proper procedure for determineing the heighth of the hitch for a boat trailer? Should the trailer be level while towing?
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    78-175 blackmax shift rod

    The LU of my engine has been off several months. The shift shaft on the unit has been moved and the lever on the engine has been moved. how do I orient them before reassembly to insure proper shifting?
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    sealant for outboard installation

    What is the proper way to seal around the through bolts used to install a 175 HP Blackmax Mercuty engine on transom?
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    transom inspection

    I am restoring a late 60's model Thunderbird Seminole (cathredal hull). It is powerd by a 175 HP Mercury Blackmax. The boat has not been in the water for about 12 years, has been stored under a shelter all time. I would think that any moisture in the transom would be dissipated by now. What...
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    Axle load rating

    Need help again - How do I determine the weight rating for my trailer axle. i can not find any thing stamped or tagged on the assemble.
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    manuals

    I am working on my 1978 175 HP black Max. I bought a SELOC manual, but it covers too many engines to be useful. Are the facatory manuals any better?
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    pics

    How do I post pics? Mine are too big in current format.
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    175 HP Black Max

    I inherited a 1978 175 HP Black Max from my father. The motor has less than 300 hours on it. It had not been cranked for about 10 years when I received it. I cleaned the carburetors, replaced the gaskets, replaced the stator and rectifier (wires in bad shape), and replaced the water pump...
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    boat seating

    I am restoring a 17' Thunderbird Seminole cathredal hull outboard powered boat. The original back to back seats are beyond repair. Any comments on this type seating versus individual seats. The boat will be primarily used for pleasure riding and occasionally for fishing.
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    trailer wheels - 1

    Since posting my question about J type trailer wheels I have found a partial answer to my question. I learned from a technical publication that the J or K or other designations refer to the shape of the rim in the area that the tires bead seals to. The J type is most common on automotive...
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    trailer wheels

    Will someone please explain what the j designates in wheel size nomenclature. (i.e. 14X6j) Is this type wheel suitable for boat trailer use?
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    Stainless steel gas tank

    i plan to fabricate a 16 gallon SS gas tank for my boat. It will be mounted underneath the floor in the bow of my Thunderbird Seminole. It will have proper venting and fill piping. I plan to cushion the tank mounts to avoid the problem of vibration with SS. Does anyone have any comments on...
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    thunderbird seminole

    I am restoring a thunderbird seminole. I need any info that might be available for this boat. The serial No. is SE96440. I really need to know the model year of it.
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