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    Can I lift boat by ski pole?

    Hi, can an inboard be lifted with a crane by the ski pole? It is a 1960s Ski Nautique with Chrysler 383m. Seems to be a strong lifting point, or will the rest of the boat tear away from the stringers?
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    Oil leak on Chrysler M383

    Hi, there is oil coming out from under the rubber cover, which is supposed to seal the hole for timing inspection above the flywheel. This rubber cover is cracked and perished so no surprise, however, is oil then normally going to leak from here or do I have a problem? Such as leaking crankshaft...
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    What boat is this?

    Hi, can anyone identify this boat? Probably from the sixties, has Chrysler M383B motor. Looks similar to Correct Craft - Ski Nautique photos, but not quite the same.
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    Help identify this boat please, I need a rudder.

    Hi, can anybody help to identify this boat, I need to know since the rudder is missing. I do know that it is old, probably from the sixties. It has a Chrysler inboard, 383 motor. http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y435/peterd18/IMG02069-20140505-1724_zps7bb39157.jpg?t=1399395165...
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    Chrysler 383 motor and prop questions

    Hi, I am looking at getting a boat with inboard Chrysler 383 motor. Seller says compression on all cylinders is good, starter good. This means I can check the compression when I get there! He says it just needs a rudder and hanger bracket. What is a hanger bracket? Flange box? Is a rudder...
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    Float level confusion.

    Hi, I have a 1979 175HP Black Max. When I pump the bulb before the first start of the day, fuel comes out of the carbs, all of them, as if the float levels are incorrect. I checked the service manual and it states the when I hold the carb bowl upside down, the float should hang 1/16th or 1.6mm...
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    Motor mounted too low?

    Here is a picture of the mounting, as you can see there are many holes from a previous motor, and lifting this motor by 2 inches will still require two extra holes for the bottom bolts. I always trim it all the way down, trimming it up at any amount will not eliminate the rooster tail. Here...
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    Motor mounted too low?

    Here is a picture, I think this angle is best.
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    Motor mounted too low?

    Hi. I believe my motor is mounted too low. When I fitted it, I thought it was correct, the bottom of the boat is level with the cavitation plate in my opinion. I have a high spray of water behind the boat, so bad that I cannot pull someone on skis. I checked previous threads and everyone states...
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    175HP black max stator faulty

    Hi, my 1979 blackmax has a bad stator I believe. The service manual indicates a max of 6,2k reading between red and blue, but i get intermittent readings that are higher. sometimes more than 100k. The red and white to blue and white reading is a steady 6,2k. I read that it is advisable to buy...
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    Symptoms of bad reeds?

    Hi, what would an outboard do if the reeds were bad?
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    What are the symptoms of carburettor flooding?

    Hi, if a needle is worn and a carburettor bowl floods, what happens? If you try start the motor, will it smoke alot when it eventually fires up?
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    Most common cause of intermittent spark loss?

    Hi, my 175HP Mercury Black Max, 1979 model, runs great most of the time. Sometimes it just loses power, then runs well again after taking it easy on the throttle for a few minutes. Yesterday it didn't want to start after the third run, and after some time started but smoked. The problem now...
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    Idle speed stabilizer required?

    Hi, is the idle speed stabilizer required on an outboard? What happens if you don't trust it and remove it? Does the motor idle rough but still run? My motor is a 1979 Black Max 175HP. Thanks for assistance.
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    Trigger voltage on Mercury Black Max 1979?

    Hi, anyone know what the voltage on the brown wire is on a 1979 Black Max, 175HP V6? This is the wire going to the tachometer. I want to build my own digital tachometer, so this is why I need to know this value. Thanks for any assistance. Peter.
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    175HP Black Max with intermittent problem 1979 V6

    Hi, hope someone here has had similar symptoms. My 175 Black Max runs great at first, at full throttle it will run extremely well for a minute or so. It will start and idle like a new motor. In neutral, no issues either. After a minute or so at full throttle, on the water, it loses some power...
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    Mercury 175HP 1979 float level question

    Hi, on page 4-30 of the service manual I cannot see the illustration of the float level check clearly. Can anyone scan it in for me? My manual is old and full of dirt, there is a nice grease mark exactly over the illustration. I do not want to make a mistake and adjust it incorrectly. Thanks for...
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    175 Black Max needs trim tilt replacment

    Hi, I have a 1979 Black Max, 175HP. The trim tilt assembly does not work. The relays and motor do work. So it must be the valve body. My local agent could not find a replacement unit. I can get a Mercruiser two pipe assembly that my agent says will work, but it costs alot. Before spending this...
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    Estimated prop pitch required?

    Hi, I also need to select the correct prop for my motor. Mercury Black Max, 175HP, V6. Smallish speed boat, 16foot or so. 1979 model motor. I know how to select the prop, I have read all the threads, but does anyone know a good pitch to start off with for the above boat, just more or less? Thanks.
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    Trim guage sender 1983

    Hi, does anyone know how a trim guage sender works on a 1983 DT115? It doesn't seem to be a simple potentiometer, it has 4 wires and a pot would have 3 wires. I am trying to test it since my guage does not work. Also, my guage is a yamaha guage, not sure if the guage and sender can be used...
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