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Forum: Classifieds 06-06-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 964
Posted By bigshrimpin
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07...

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/April_4_1976.jpg

Here's some stats on a pair of old old 2.0L 175 mercs pushing an 29 oceanmaster. 2.0L merc have great fuel economy.
My old...
Forum: Repairs 06-05-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 917
Posted By bigshrimpin
Try running the motor off a 6 gallon tank with...

Try running the motor off a 6 gallon tank with fresh fuel. That always helps me isolate fuel related problems up to the motor. If it runs well on the 6 gallon tank then chase the problem backwards....
Forum: Classifieds 06-05-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By bigshrimpin
Forum: Repairs 06-03-2008, 11:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,132
Posted By bigshrimpin
Let the truth be told . . . I show'd up at...

Let the truth be told . . . I show'd up at Steve's place with a bad stator (not on purpose) and he got to work with the manual . . . .while I stripped a v20 bare in CT (that belongs in the dump) . ....
Forum: Repairs 06-03-2008, 06:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By bigshrimpin
That a 2 wire unit with new relays. It'd work,...

That a 2 wire unit with new relays. It'd work, but I think you can do better than $200. See if you can find a square 3 wire motor on ebay. I have several complete 3 wire units that I'd sell for...
Forum: General 06-01-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,207
Posted By bigshrimpin
nice boat MJ!! When am I going to get a ride?

nice boat MJ!! When am I going to get a ride?
Forum: Repairs 06-01-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,132
Posted By bigshrimpin
I have a flywheel removal tool. I'll be going...

I have a flywheel removal tool. I'll be going through RI on Tuesday if you want to borrow it for a few hours :) I'll bring a couple of stators too. It's EZ to swap them out.
Forum: Repairs 06-01-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,132
Posted By bigshrimpin
http://outboardparts.com/troubleshooting/troublesh...

http://outboardparts.com/troubleshooting/troubleshooting2.htm
Forum: Repairs 06-01-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,132
Posted By bigshrimpin
Sure sounds like a bad switchbox to me. No spark...

Sure sounds like a bad switchbox to me. No spark on one side is almost a dead give away. Make sure they are both grounded. If you 100% positive that your didn't make a mistake swapping them . . ....
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 05-29-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By bigshrimpin
That big aluminum plate is worth $3500 in scrap...

That big aluminum plate is worth $3500 in scrap metal :)
Forum: Repairs 05-27-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By bigshrimpin
There is a cold galvanizing compound spray paint...

There is a cold galvanizing compound spray paint from Lowes. It's good for touchups.
Forum: General 05-26-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,732
Posted By bigshrimpin
Willy - what are you doing with your old merc...

Willy - what are you doing with your old merc 150? What's wrong with it?
Forum: General 05-16-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,372
Posted By bigshrimpin
Sounds Like CA!!! one you can only fish one rod...

Sounds Like CA!!! one you can only fish one rod here or pay extra second rod stamp.
Forum: Repairs 05-16-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
Doh . . . Geekie you're right v6 special does...

Doh . . . Geekie you're right v6 special does have a vertical reed front.
I don't know why I thought it had a horizontal front.
Forum: Repairs 05-16-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
I hadn't made it to that corner of the garage . ....

I hadn't made it to that corner of the garage . . . :) That's why it's still there. Last Tuesday I made $463 from scrap outboard parts. I suppose that makes me a pack rat.
Forum: Repairs 05-15-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
Geekie . . . I know the shift rod won't pull...

Geekie . . . I know the shift rod won't pull straight up on the vertical reed front . . . but I've heard the horizontal front (220 special, excel, and 225) has enough clearance. Monkey can you post...
Forum: Repairs 05-15-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
I found the intermediate housing . . . I didn't...

I found the intermediate housing . . . I didn't throw it away.

I'll bring it back with me to MA . . . I leave here on Tuesday the 20th. If you want I can ship it to you. If you drill through...
Forum: Classifieds 05-15-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By bigshrimpin
Ferm - put it up on ebay. It'll sell in a week. ...

Ferm - put it up on ebay. It'll sell in a week. Craigslist is a PIA. Haggling with people is very frustrating for me . . . You can ship these in a Bike Box from a bicycle shop. They fit perfectly...
Forum: Repairs 05-14-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
It might be worth looking to see if you can...

It might be worth looking to see if you can remove the intake/carbs and pull the shaft up and out that what. I've heard the motors with the horizontal front will allow the shift shaft to be removed...
Forum: Repairs 05-14-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By bigshrimpin
I know I have 5 long bolts . . . I might have...

I know I have 5 long bolts . . . I might have thrown away the spacer in my moving frenzie. I'll double check . . . if I have it . . . it'll cost you $5,000,000 b/c I know you snapped your bolts . ....
Forum: Repairs 05-14-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By bigshrimpin
Timing point is adjustable and it sits on the...

Timing point is adjustable and it sits on the flywheel cover. You need to verify that .462 on the flywheel lines up with the timing mark . . . if I remeber correctly.
Forum: Repairs 05-13-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By bigshrimpin
Also Harbor Freight sell a digital dial indicator...

Also Harbor Freight sell a digital dial indicator that you can zero out . . . without sliding or turning the face. It can be modified to work. I'm in the process of moving, but when I get to MA . ....
Forum: Repairs 05-13-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By bigshrimpin
If you still have bogging issue after you remove...

If you still have bogging issue after you remove the modules . . . check the stator. You can test the voltages with a multi meter.

Also a good idea to inspect all the wiring and the coils.
Forum: Repairs 05-13-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By bigshrimpin
Get a real Merc manual off ebay . . . they pop up...

Get a real Merc manual off ebay . . . they pop up now and again for $20.

also this is a pretty good write up. I wouldn't go as high as 25 degrees, b/c I'm a little more conservative.
...
Forum: General 05-13-2008, 02:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
Posted By bigshrimpin
Boating World did one on Reelapeelin and his V20!!

Boating World did one on Reelapeelin and his V20!!
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