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    another montgomery ward sea king year search

    I've acquired this motor a few years ago. I was thinking of using it as a trolling motor, if it's worth the trouble. Model number is XTV 50535 B and ser# 1613035. It's an air cooled motor and i cannot find a gear lube port other than removing the plate below the prop shaft. there are 4...
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    wet wood in transom

    while relocating my sonar transducer, i drilled out some wet wood in the transom. history: 1964 redfish by IMP (iola molded plastics). replaced wood flooring at the stern and reglassed over the rest of the original floor. the transom had separated on the starbord side of the hull due to ice...
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    "66 MERC 650 LOWER UNIT

    FIRST TO START OFF, THANKS LADDIES FOR THE CARB HELP. ENGINE IS RUNNING OK THOUGH WITH A LOT OF SMOKE. <br />THE TELLTALE LOOKS GOOD, BUT THERE IS ALOT OF WATER PUMPING OUT THE HOLE FOR THE GEAR SHIFT IN THE LOWER UNIT. AFTER DROPPING THE LU, IT APPEARS THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED A...
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    1966 merc 650 carbs leaking engine wont stay running

    I have just rebuild the carbs on my merc 650 because they were pouring fuel out of the main nozzle plug screw. These are side bowl type carbs. I was told the float might be stuck. After reassembly and installation, I'm having the same problem. there is a small pinhole in the bottom of this...
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    Hull I.D number and boat registration Colorado

    hi guys, its been a while. I have been rebuilding an old I.M.P. (Iola Molded Plastics) 14 footer. I have reglassed much of the hull and repainted topside. It's almost time to put it in the water and I cannot find the hull ID to register. I have been in every remote part of the boat and still...
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    Re-paint or re- gelcoat?

    I am in the process or repairing an older IMP fiberglass boat. I have repaired a large crack and several smaller cracks in the hull and re-glassed the entire deck (over plywood). I used West system's epoxy for both applications. I put a final skimcoat of West system epoxy over all areas. To...
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    1963 evinrude 40 hp big twin

    This outboard looks its age. After cleaning out a mouse nest from the entire engine compartment, I am ready to see if it wants to go. What should i do to the motor before trying to crank it over? all the wires seem to be in tact, but i have no idea when it was last started. I'm new at this...
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    evinrude big twin

    I have recently acquired an Evinrude big twin Model 40353d serial E01307. It needs some work and i am looking for as much information that i can get. (ie. horsepower, year, and where i can get a repair manual). I hope someone can help. <br /><br />Bill
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