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Scott Danforth replied to the thread Vapor Lock.

I doubt that a carbureted 4.3 has vapor lock What symptoms are you experiencing. Is this a new to you boat with this issue, or a boat...

Jul 4, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Rookie move... ;) 75-ish Orrion.

You need to pull the motor and drive before removing any more structure

Jul 4, 2025
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tphoyt reacted to FLATHEAD's post in the thread My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !! with Like.

I don’t think it’s all that harmless, and see no humor in it at all. Putting pressure on folks that are green at the ramp is no joke...

Jul 4, 2025
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Drivewayboater2 replied to the thread Rookie move... ;) 75-ish Orrion.

What kind of shape is the transom in? You do any core sample tests? If the floor and stringers are that bad most likely the transom is...

Jul 4, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Top deck teak ladder.

Most likely that ladder was made in-house by the boat builder in their cabinet shop So if you want the same, fire up the wood working...

Jul 4, 2025
FLATHEAD replied to the thread My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !!.

I don’t think it’s all that harmless, and see no humor in it at all. Putting pressure on folks that are green at the ramp is no joke...

Jul 4, 2025
zippy83 replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.

That is what I’ll do.

Jul 4, 2025
zippy83 reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread Water in the Lower Unit with Like.

Looking at the Oil you had in the Pan, it has very little Water in it. Just refill the Case, use it, and after your Trip, remove the...

Jul 4, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser trim up and trailer up non functional..

Would agree if no 12 v coming from switch to solenoid That it’s the switch. Hopefully it’s not too hard to get to in controller

Jul 4, 2025
Davetowz replied to the thread Throttle Cable Stretched??.

There is no repair for cable issues. Just replace. and if 1 cable has issues, I replace both at same time.

Jul 4, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Looking for my first boat and dwelling too much on the I/O vs Outboard question....

I fished once with a friend with a 50's era LS cabin (shell). It was a 20' with a 70 HP Merc I6 outboard, which moved it right along...

Jul 4, 2025
Grub54891 replied to the thread My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !!.

No kidding! We used to go to a carp o Rama carp shoot. You used a fishing bow. Down by Madison Wi we launched and worked our way acr to...

Jul 4, 2025
Davetowz replied to the thread Throttle levers 'stiff' at higher RPM?.

Check for worn motor mounts, perhaps there is movement that is causing some binding.

Jul 4, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Looking for my first boat and dwelling too much on the I/O vs Outboard question....

I've had both brands and liked both. The hulls are basically sound. Only probem is the deck (floor) and the transom wood. The...

Jul 4, 2025
Davetowz reacted to JustJason's post in the thread 1972 mercruiser water issue with Like.

If you are sure the water pump assembly is assembled correctly, It's probably the water seal in the upper unit where the water pump...

Jul 4, 2025

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