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Recent content by jhenry72

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    1971 MX-18 Fuel tank replacement....??

    I got a 25 gal. tank! Dimensions were near perfect, should fit right in! I also got the old transom out and new one bonded and waiting to go in!! Should have Transom, floor and tank all glassed in this weekend!! Praying for good weather!!
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    1971 MX-18 Fuel tank replacement....??

    Hello All, I have a 1971 Checkmate MX-18 and am in need of a new fuel tank. The old fuel tank has been removed and I have not been able to find what size or any dimensions that originally came with this boat... It is a under bow mounted fuel tank. All the original lines are still there. Just...
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Those are some Sharp Gauges!! If you don't mind me asking? Where did you find those??
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Wow!! You are really doing a Fantastic Job!!! I started on mine late in the fall and had to wrap her up for the winter but, I am Really excited to get back to work on it now!! Especially after seeing your progress!! Thanks for Sharing!!! And Good Luck the rest of the way!!!
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    71 mx-15 restoration and build

    Very Nice job so far!!! Really turning out Great! Thanks for Sharing!!!
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    1971 MX-18

    http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/jhenry72/profile/ Hope this worked??
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    1971 MX-18

    Sorry about the pics.. Here's where I ended up.
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    1971 MX-18

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    1971 MX-18

    Hello All! Just wanted to fill everyone in on my progress... Well, I did get the MX out on the water this year, but only a handful of times.. I decided to completely tear her down and came across a crack in the sub-floor and a rotten stringer. Got that all tore out and and lifted the Merc 1500...
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Hey Bill! Well, you were right! I've wasted the last 3 1/2 weeks dealing with Idiots!! I waited 2 weeks before I heard anything! And all I was told that it's too old.....REALLY!! So I went to go pick it up last Saturday and when I get there they proceeded to tell me that they got it to fire but...
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Hey Bill, I'm sorry I didn't contact you, but a friend of mine had worked with a local marine service center and talked me in to at least bringing the boat in there to diagnose the issue before I go and purchase anything and I also need to repair the trailer before I take it anywhere of any...
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Hey Bill, I jumped the red and white wires like you said and cranked it over, still nothing. I went from the Positive on the starter solenoid to the red wire, then from the red to the white. I checked and had 12 volts on both wires. Does that mean it Is the trigger or not the trigger? Thanks...
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Hey Bill! Awesome!!! Thanks SOOOO Much!! Let me know when is a good time to call and set something up. I work 2nd shift in Milwaukee, so I'm home till around 2:00pm.
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Good Mechanic?? Well, I think I am going to have to breakdown and find a Good service tech! :shakehead: I'm thinking it's the Trigger but, I don't what to have to buy it and have same results. I've done the jumper wire test on the terminals that the trigger attaches to, on the switchbox, and...
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    1975 Mercury 150 hp

    Ok, I'm at a Loss... I replaced the Internal wiring harness with same results....No Spark. I cleaned ALL the ground wires, checked the voltage from the white wire on the switch box and it reads 9.6 volts while cranking. I checked the brown wire ,one opposite side from the Trigger, and got 9...
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