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    Sticky: Probably not a big problem as they are stacked...

    Probably not a big problem as they are stacked that way on most if not all V6 engines that uses the same switch boxes ...


    Arne Kjetil
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    Sticky: http://drolsum.net/speedmaster/images/ssm_021.jpg...

    http://drolsum.net/speedmaster/images/ssm_021.jpg
    You can see the intake holes for the water under the nosecone on the left side ...


    Arne Kjetil
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    Sticky: Super Speedmaster ...

    Super Speedmaster ...
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    Drop me a PM and you can be off with it :cool: ...

    Drop me a PM and you can be off with it :cool:

    Arne Kjetil
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    No, subscribed to the tread the first day :) ......

    No, subscribed to the tread the first day :) ...


    Arne Kjetil
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    SSM bearings 38680A Roller bearing drive...

    SSM bearings


    38680A Roller bearing drive shaft = Timken Cone 07100
    38679 Roller bearing drive shaft = Timken Cup 07196
    38678A1 Roller bearing drive shaft = Timken Cone 07087
    32575A1...
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    Have found some reference to an Australian 1150...

    Have found some reference to an Australian 1150 ( Ausi # 7010763 THRU 7112248 or 1973 > 1978 )....

    Compared the piston to a new Sierra piston ( only new .015" I got at the moment)..
    Diameter at...
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    OK about the reeds :) as they are NOS some...

    OK about the reeds :) as they are NOS some haven't seen daylight since they were put in the box at the factory, were just looking for an excuse to bye something new for the project;)

    As for the...
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    Some tech questions Mercury T2 ??

    Got a Mercury T2 that's going tru a looong term restoration, slow progress at the moment but it's going forward...
    Got 99.5 % ft the part's needed but I got some questions..
    ...
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    SS = "Solid State" ignition, later known as...

    SS = "Solid State" ignition, later known as "Thunderbolt ignition" = electronic ignition ( no points )


    Arne Kjetil
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    For a mid 70s 85hp ?? I believe you could find...

    For a mid 70s 85hp ??

    I believe you could find the jets at any Mercury dealer...

    http://www.drolsum.net/t2rest/Merc_jets.jpg
    Some part# might be superseded ...


    Arne Kjetil
  12. Thread: Merc 1000 X

    by Droll-l6
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    http://www.drolsum.net/mercury/inline6/images/twis...

    http://www.drolsum.net/mercury/inline6/images/twister.jpg
    Had somewhere between 170 > 200 hp, depending on the type of race...

    Some other pictures below in my signature, TII under restoration.......
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    Go to CDI electronics ...

    Go to CDI electronics , look under "Manuals and Guides" click on "Troubleshooting Guide" to open a very nice guide in how to troubleshot the ignition on lots of outboards ( it's a PDF fil, 2.4 MB...
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    Mercury TII questions...

    Got some Mercury TII questions...

    What's the correct height on the adapter/spacer between lower unit and leg ??
    The reason for this question are me getting a little confused :confused:

    I got 2...
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    Still waiting for the follow up :) Arne Kjetil

    Still waiting for the follow up :)

    Arne Kjetil
  16. Thread: V4 75 Hp

    by Droll-l6
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    Checked the speedometer against GPS today, same...

    Checked the speedometer against GPS today, same boat/speedometer but with a different engine ( Mercury L6, 90@140hp ( 1980 90hp, ported up to 140hp spec (72)).

    Speed on speedometer : 40 mph
    Real...
  17. Thread: V4 75 Hp

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    Still not convinced :), on all online cals my...

    Still not convinced :), on all online cals my numbers makes sense...

    5000 rpm * 0.870 ( gear ratio = 0.870 or 20:23 ) = 4350 rpm * 60 min = 261000 rph * 12 inch = 3132000 inches * 0.000016 (...
  18. Thread: V4 75 Hp

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    Those 40 miles are NOT GPS, so they might be off,...

    Those 40 miles are NOT GPS, so they might be off, but are you sure about those slip numbers ??, I got a lot higher slip numbers ......


    Arne Kjetil
  19. Thread: V4 75 Hp

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    So I were lucky with my 1964 90hp then :) , it's...

    So I were lucky with my 1964 90hp then :) , it's running 40 miles an hour on an non performance boat, can't get it over 40.00 miles thou .
    ( 40 miles at 5000 rpm, 10" X 12" propeller )

    Just stay...
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    Seals Speedmaster ??

    Currently restoring a Super Speedmaster, looking for the last parts... prop shaft seals.

    I need 2 of these ?? or some compatible.
    #26-60109 superceded to #26-60109A1 NLA ( Twister IIX 1974 manual...
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    The gear will work just fine, but how about the...

    The gear will work just fine, but how about the bearings ?? usually the forward gear got a nice big bearing behind it to support the forward thrust, but the reverse gear only got a simple bushing.
    ...
  22. Thread: 1500xs

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    Didn't the short shafted 73 1500 blocks have a...

    Didn't the short shafted 73 1500 blocks have a more aggressive porting than the long shaft engines, also known as the "J" block, same ( or close ) porting as the later 1500XS ??.

    Arne Kjetil
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    Might found something

    How does this sound :)

    Gear lash = 0.014" on the rear drive shaft
    Gear lash = 0.010" on the front drive shaft

    All gear lash is measured 0.810" from the center of the drive shafts ( tool...
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    Same tool design for the Mercury too, my manual...

    Same tool design for the Mercury too, my manual calls for the tool #91-53459.
    But since the manual I got is for the bigger cousin, I am guessing I need another tool, or at least I need to know where...
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    I am gonna lock the prop shaft, hard to measure...

    I am gonna lock the prop shaft, hard to measure else :) , and measure each driveshaft individually ( without the spur gears installed ).

    My problem is to find the correct # for the back lash, the...
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    No luck so far :( , still looking . But I have...

    No luck so far :( , still looking .

    But I have found a manual for the Mercruiser SSM II/III/IV/V, not the same unit I know but it's a close relative ....

    Think I have figured to how to adjust...
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    Found some pictures . First a power ported...

    Found some pictures .

    First a power ported piston, then a non PP cylinder (Merc 1400, 1972), last picture shows a PP cylinder .
    Mercury used power ports on the 1973 > 1977 Merc 1500 ( + 1500XS up...
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    Manual speedmaster

    I am looking for a service manual for a super speedmaster, anyone got one, or know were I can find one ?? :)

    I am not picky, can take a scan, photocopy, handwritten document, pdf, picture,...
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    Remove or ....?? :) Thank Arne Kjetil

    Remove or ....?? :)

    Thank
    Arne Kjetil
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    Speedmaster question

    I got a question about the shape/thickness on the skeg on my speedmaster, I cleaned the case and found a large buildup of bondo to build up the thickness in the front of the skeg, is this original...
  31. Thread: Info ssm

    by Droll-l6
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    Thanks , for confirming my suspection ( model and...

    Thanks , for confirming my suspection ( model and part availability ).
    If I can find parts for it, it would be nice , if not ... I would still sleep at night :)

    Arne Kjetil
  32. Thread: Info ssm

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    Info ssm

    What did I waste my money on :) ,some parts missing but ...some day .


    Arne Kjetil
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    Keep those old omc alive ,still lots of parts...

    Keep those old omc alive ,still lots of parts available .
    Might find some info here .
    Lots of info over at Iboats forum , try a search on Joe Reeves posts ( old omc guru ) , he knows what's worth...
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    Want it, IF I can find one for a reasonable price...

    Want it, IF I can find one for a reasonable price , it's just a lower unit housing , made of aluminum not gold :)
    Got a std gearhousing in usable condition .
    Arne Kjetil
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    Ok , thanks , as suspected :rolleyes: . Should...

    Ok , thanks , as suspected :rolleyes: .

    Should be looking for #1623-7339A1 or 1623-6048A3 then ? .
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    XS lower unit housing ??

    Got a quick question for you , does this lower unit housing got a low water intake, or does it have a normal water intake ??

    Merc #1655-7333A23 superceded to #1655-7333T23 .

    Got some info where...
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    Not the first time I have heard than sentence :) ...

    Not the first time I have heard than sentence :) , looks like I got some problems with my ears ......already bean looking on some V6 engines.

    But I got some extra reed blocks ,so I will try to...
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    The plan was to make some "adjustment" on the...

    The plan was to make some "adjustment" on the reed blocks ,witch leads to the need of some slightly bigger reeds .
    + Got some negative feedback on Boyesen reeds used on a inline .
    Link to Boyesen...
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    Fiber reeds ??

    Any one got any experience with carbon as material to make reeds ??
    Noticed some threads over at S&F , ended whitout any conclusion .

    What types can be used ?
    Thickness ? .015" , .025" .......
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