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  1. phatdaddy

    Penn reel for birthday present

    Nice present. The good thing about Penn’s, they’re Easy to work on , parts are largely available and not that expensive. There is a guy from New Jersey, i think, on Youtube that goes through most Penns and gives step by step on how to disassemble clean, lube and assemble. You can search by...
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    What is Length of V20 steering cable

    Not sure about length, but I’ve used Teleflex Xtreme with good results.
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    Took her to the shop today

    I hope it fixes your issue, if so, it was worth it. I had Merc 150 2S from 91 -95, came with my 83 V. Then 95-2015, i replaced with a 150 Mariner 2S. They were both finicky when cold. After warm up, just bump the key and she’d start right up. Let us know
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    Took her to the shop today

    IF that’s all they do, shouldn’t take more than a half hour. Diaphragm kit USED to be about $15.00. I am constantly surprised at what things cost nowadays, so I’ll say $195.00. Some shops have a 2 hour minimum I think it’s only held on by 2 bolts in the block, then it comes apart by two...
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    Took her to the shop today

    It’s been 10 years since i worked on my 150 2S, but that was a pretty easy one to service. I always knew mine was getting weak when while trolling the motor would start dying out. I would have to go back and give it a few pumps on the primer ball. Hope this cures your problem.
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    Gas prices

    $2.60 85 ethanol $3.41 93 Non-E here yesterday
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    The biggest difference I’ve seen in the caddy’s is the tank location. Mine is an 84 and tank is all the aft against the splashwell. Couple years later, they moved it to midship. On the CConsoles, isn’t it under the console? These were mass produced hulls with 3 different caps, so I can’t...
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    Stringers are “glass encapsulated’’ with a wood core.
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    Gas prices

    Went down here, but always does after Labor Day
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    That’s a lot of work ,seems like locating another center console would be a better option. Since it is a CC, can’t u remove the console and cut out the deck, leaving a 3 inch lip all around the gunnels. This would give access to stringers to do your repair. If you’re going that route, I’d...
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    Well…. I’m done! Retired!

    Good for you. Been kinda wondering where u were. Come on down but don’t complain about the bugs,the heat, the traffic,the prices, the food, the tomato’s , etc.
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    1986 Wellcraft 180 fisherman fuel question

    Sounds like the vent hose for the tank.
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    Hard starting

    U sure it has a butterfly choke or an enricher? My 84 150 was tricky to start. U raising the throttle advance bout half way? With the enricher, I had to push the key in about 3 times while cranking cold and throttle advanced about half way U ever checked compression or looked at the reeds?
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    Steering tube

    Is the steering cable still in the tube? Can u hold the starboard side with a crescent wrench while turning the port side. I have never had to take one off, just wondering out loud, Maybe apply little heat and impact gun
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    Carb rebuilt

    Know your pain,Oteps. I was working on carbs from my Tohatsu bout a month ago, i had 2 pair of 3X readers stacked on my nose looking at those jets.
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    Carb rebuilt

    YouTube is very helpful in a situation like this. Also a service manual made by Mercury for your specific OB.
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    Wiring

    https://newboatbuilders.com/images/circuit6.jpg This one is pretty generic, First one i found using search Some one has a black and white one that is more specific to the V20 It’s on here somewhere Edit: Found it Look in the links section 5th topic down
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    Ocean city md fishin trip.

    Sounds like an average day on vacation. We usually throw in an ER visit before it’s all over with. Hope the best part is ahead.
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    1975 Wellcraft V20 steplift / Re-Build... Again?

    A few have removed them, less have got them back on. go to the search function, top right of page search by member Myfathersson, he did a rebuild of a center console. unfortunately the pictures didn't make it to the new site. Maybe the text will give u some insight. i sent a DM to admin...
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    1979 v-20 refresh.

    WOW is right! Great job and thanks for the picks! I had A 3/4 enclosure, no back. I’m in north Florida, so not that cold for me, and I loved it. Great for the summer thunderstorms and the chilly days of winter. allowed for year round use. On the front , I had zippers on either side of the...
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