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Recent content by 81Diplomat

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    Merc. Stalling Problem

    Rebuild Kit is on the way. That guys video was very helpful, Thanks. I called Mercury directly to make sure that I would get the correct rebuild kit, wow, were they helpful. The tech spent about 35 - 40 minutes on the phone with me and looking through his info. to not only find the right kit...
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    Polished & Waxed Diplomat

    I decided to polish and wax the Diplomat while I wait for my fuel pump rebuild kit to arrive. It was too nice to waist the weekend. It was overcast when I took these today, so you may not be able to see the shine. But, I assure you that is shines like a new boat. Did a wet sand, 3 step...
  3. 81Diplomat

    Merc. Stalling Problem

    So, I decided to remove the Fuel Pump. Do you think I should go ahead and rebuild the fuel pump while I have it out? Can someone link the correct rebuild kit for me, please? The places I look are a bit confusing. My selco manual says that the inline 6 gasket is a little different than the...
  4. 81Diplomat

    Merc. Stalling Problem

    Changed the fuel line today. Now I want to tackle clean the fuel pump. Can anybody share a link for a video for how to remove and clean up the fuel pump? I have a seloc manual, but it's a bit vague on the removal process. I'm fairly mechanical, but I like to be well prepared before starting...
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    Merc. Stalling Problem

    A quick look at the fuel line and sure enough it's the old line that doesn't like the new fuel.:brickwall: Made a trip to the dealer and got some new line and bulb as suggested the the thread posted above. I will get that put on sometime this week, then it looks like I need to check the fuel...
  6. 81Diplomat

    Merc. Stalling Problem

    Thanks guys, I will work through the suggestions in that thread and also take a fuel sample to see how it looks. Time to order some fuel line.
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    Merc. Stalling Problem

    81 Mercury inline 6 115 is stalling when shifting into gear. I've had the Diplomat out a couple times this week. It ran great the first day, and all but the end of the second day. It is a bit cold natured when you first fire it up, but ran fine after a couple minutes. The problem; I had ran...
  8. 81Diplomat

    New owner 1984 enchanter

    Welcome to the forum. Let's see some pics.:welcome:
  9. 81Diplomat

    CHECKMATE OWNER RALLY 2016! v2.0

    As I suspected, this event is during a previously scheduled family trip that I cannot get out of. :brickwall: Hope y'all have a great time in KY.
  10. 81Diplomat

    We Lost a Member today--Robert Nelems AKA Magic Float

    I know I have not been around here very long, but I want to offer my condolences for your loss. Cancer has touched many lives, including my family. My best wishes go out to the family during this difficult time.
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    Tilt Trim leak

    No leaks as of this morning. I will finish mounting the bracket I made for the pump and wrap it up this evening. Nothing feels better than success.
  12. 81Diplomat

    Tilt Trim leak

    Looking like my problem has been solved. I made a bracket for the Tilt/Trim pump and it seems to have stopped leaking for now. I will wait until tomorrow to permanently mount it, just to be sure. Thanks again.:bounce:
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    CHECKMATE OWNER RALLY 2016! v2.0

    I hope I can make my first CM Owner's Rally, but those dates look awfully close to a trip the wife has planned. :brickwall: I'll have to look into it further.
  14. 81Diplomat

    2016 Grand Rapids Mi. Boat Show: Punisher!

    Wow! Those prices are insane. The CM looks the best to me.
  15. 81Diplomat

    Tilt Trim leak

    Thank you. That makes a lot of sense and is likely the cause of my problem. I will have to make a bracket.
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