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Recent content by VLP

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    Checkmate sightings this weekend

    I live on a fairly small lake south east of Jackson, MI and there are at least 4 Checkmates that I know of on my lake. Amazing how many are around, but I don't know if any are members on here. I will have to post some pictures
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    88 Spectra 170 Jack Plate Install Questions

    I am installing a 6" manual jack plate on my 88 Spectra 170 soon. My question is what precautions should I take to be sure the transom will hold up to the additional stress of the setback? Are the original transom plates good enough to provide support for the jack plate, or should a larger...
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    Any Michigan events planned for middle of August?

    The Wolverine Campground trip during Hot Boats sounds like a blast. Post up any information or links you can think of, maybe a couple more of us can plan on meeting up there! I am up for T.C. or Higgins most weekends in Aug except Labor day weekend. If you are thinking of an idea in particular...
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    Any Michigan events planned for middle of August?

    Any Michiganders know of any events planned for mid August? If not, it would be nice to see something get put together. I know some people had 4th of July plans with family or what not, so if there is a weekend and location you have in mind, post it up and lets see if we can't get something going!
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    "Wanted" Ski Pylon

    Looking for a ski pylon. The factory style that threads into the flush mounted plate directly behind the rear seat back, and has 2 anchor poles that go to anchor points on either side of the outboard. Please PM me if you have one. Thank you
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    Installed my new Poppet valve yesterday. Waiting on the water pump, tstats, and gaskets to arrive. The Tstat gaskets are on backorder so iboats.com is holding my entire order till august when they can ship the whole thing out :pissed: I dont understand why they would do this, Im going to give...
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    88 Spectra 171 Jack Plate Info

    Just picked up a TH Marine 6" Manual Jack plate for a decent price, should arrive next week. Would reinforcement be necessary for running a 6" jack plate as opposed to an 8-12"?
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    Gelcoat has gone milky... again?

    :cheers: nice job merc! that looks amazing! Is there a special clear coat that you used for the marine application?
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    okay will do, already replaced many of the rubber and clear oil lines under the cowl, will go through and take care of the rest of the old lines here this week also. Spilling gallons of oil, not fun indeed!
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    oh okay, hadn't thought of just buying the line and reusing the bulb and fittings. Good idea. Also, does 2 stroke oil go bad like gasoline? I have a full reservoir of it (probably a couple gallons) that's been in there a long time. The stuff isn't cheap, do I dare run it though?
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    Thank you, and yes I do have a water pressure gauge. I will check on the poppet valve and be sure that its the same exact thing. And I will be sure I don't over tighten the pump housing. Thank you guys for all of these comments I really appreciate it! I also need to replace the hard fuel line. I...
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    okay, that's what I had heard, there is no way that I have run it long enough for it to get warm enough for the tstats to open then. I will change all the parts, then let her run for a while in the driveway till I see it start pissin. I just filled the tank up half way with premium and poured a...
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    Merc 150 XR4 Preventative Maintenance Questions

    Well, placed an order the other day from a couple online sources. Bought a complete water pump and housing rebuild kit, poppet valve complete kit, 2x thermostats, and 2x thermostat gaskets along with a repair manual for reference. Let the fun begin :banana: lol
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    88 Spectra 171 Jack Plate Info

    I hope it does sound harder than it is, because it sounds pretty hard! haha Have there been any "how to" guides of sorts posted on the topic on here with pictures and what not?
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    88 Spectra 171 Jack Plate Info

    Okay, thank you for that explanation, that makes a lot of sense now. I was having a hard time trying to put it all together in my head. What are your thoughts on bracing the transom somehow? I know that stress cracks in the splash well corners are of concern for checkmates, I currently have none...
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