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I had a Mazda Diesel Pick up in the 80’s. Loved it,had a 4 cylinder inline Perkins with a Japanese injection system. Drove from here to...

Sounds like you’re doing it right. Take lots of pics and take us along for the ride. Some of the biggest problems with the V is the...

475 is the short shaft,but the long shaft is probably not much more. You could bump up to the 225, same weight more HP and money.

I think the 4Ss are about 60-90 lbs heavier Does set a little lower,but not noticeable

I definitely like no pumping the ball,no pushing the key in and out, no grinding the starter. Just let the fuel pump prime up and twist...

I repowered 10 years ago with a Mercury 150. Been very pleased with it. Yamaha & Suzuki are also good motors. I would make sure u have...

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You have me very curious about this rod. Next time ur in Wally World, take a picture of the sku number and post it I want to look it up

I have only helped others with theirs, but a lot like brakes on cars. Can u see what exactly is leaking? Split hose ,loose fitting ...

Bottom crank seal? Propshaft seal? Fuel leak?

I think my top end is around 37-40 mph,not real sure. I’m an old guy, more interested in mpg than speed. Cruise at 31-33 and get a...

I have a 2015 Merc 150 on mine. Went from a 150 2S. I really like it, great fuel mileage, very dependable and easy to work on. I do...

HNY2U2 One of my resolutions: Get the V20 out more!

Got all the Christmas stuff packed away, cold front on the way for New Years Eve, I decided to go surf fishing today. Didn’t get lines...

Two batteries,1000 MCA, hooked up parallel, only switch is engine isolation switch. Use both at same time,charge both at same time. I...