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Hi all, I have been gone for awhile recovering from back surgery.. I need to rebuild my carb or buy a new one. Can any one give me some leads on carbs for my Merc 3.7 165 HP 1987? I think I would rather buy one new.. Thanks I A..

On the inside my dog hatch there is urethane insulation I'm wondering thats not such a great idea fire wise. Q. What do you guys who have a dog hatch have as insulation/sound deading? thanks...

What is the best way to fix these cracks?

I just pumped out about 10 or 15 gals of water from the hole in the floor of the foward cudy? Doesn't that water drain to the aft of the boat? Do I have a blockadge some where? What can I do to fix this? As always Great thanks to this board...

Had my V20 out awhile ago and had some trouble: Steering cable broke (got one on order) Helm and cable per this boards advise. Been sitting awhile then tried to start today, well won't start for nothing. Tried setting points, nope no start, tried gas down carb, nope no start, tried moving...

I'm trying to figure out how to trim my boat by looking at the wake is that a godd way to do it? Can anyone explain this to me? Thanks

heading out to Kity hawk for a weeks vac with my peeps and the V20 hoping to do some flounder fishing in the bay...:fam:

Had a great time with my peeps on jordan lake. Had some trouble tho, gonna have to check my timing, dwell and points. Going home hit a nasty bump axel slipped out of the hole in the leaf spring got in back in but not before chewing up a brand new tire that rubbed against the fender. Never...

I'm working on the gas guage, here is what I know so far: 1. I have power at the guage on the dash. 2. I have power at the sender in the tank. When i turn the key the indicator goes DOWN instead of up to show the gas level??? I cleaned all the connections. Whats up wit dat??

I took out my v20 for a ride today and had a couple of problems I need some advice on. 1. The strap on my winch broke retriving the boat. Q. do you guys use a safety strap on your boat or a chain or what? I'm thinking if that happned on the road that could of been very bad. 2. I'm having...

Should the hatch over the gas tank be caulked around the seam? I took it up to clean the connections for the gas guage wiring. Still does not read...

Do I have to do anything different to my boat to go in salt water? I wouldn't ask if I didn't know... TIA

My windshield is missing atleast 2 screws. In my V20. i can't see how they are attached, from the bottom? Or what? TIA...

After some problems we got the V20 running and started out. Stalled wouldn't restart. Towed back to the dock. Fuel pump came loose. Put that back and took off. No more problems after that. This boat rides and performs well we had a great day.. Thanks to youall...

I installed a new fuel pump and after some priming it started:clap:. As I was running the eng it would not idle...After a lit bit I see smoke commimg out of a hole in the exh manifold.. Oh no its a missing bolt:cen:. Ok take apart the exh manifold (see pic's) and see the broken off bolt in...

I have looked high and low I can't seem to find the ser # for my eng can any one point out where it should be? 3.7 l4 165 hp 1985 Also having trouble locating a manual for my eng. Web site please. TIA

I need to buy a manual where is the best place to get one?

Hello all, I just bought a 1985 v20 with a i/o 3.7 Merc cruiser. Nice boat and reading how you guys like these boats I knew I'd be ok with a great board like this.. I also have a 1965 IH Baby Scout and I am on another board just like this. Q: After a new bat and one cable and a starter...