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    I separated the deck on my 16' 42 years ago to...

    I separated the deck on my 16' 42 years ago to replace the tank. I don't remember all the details but I didn't completely remove it. I removed all screws holding the deck to the hull, cut the glass...
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    Don't know when aluminum became the norm but my...

    Don't know when aluminum became the norm but my 66 16' had a steel tank and my 78 22' an aluminum tank.
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    That very well may help. If you happen to be...

    That very well may help. If you happen to be near the boat, maybe you can take a pic or 2.

    Thanks.
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    It probably doesn't make a difference. I was...

    It probably doesn't make a difference. I was just describing my setup if someone might have the same thing. Actually, I've never seen a 22' TRS with a Borg Warner. However, in the early 80's,...
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    330 TRS Engine Compartment

    If anyone out there has a 330 TRS / Merctrans and has the time, maybe you can do me a favor.
    I would like to see a photograph looking at the inside of the transom up high, to see the area where the...
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    The 165 HP was a 260 cu. in. with a 2bbl. carb. ...

    The 165 HP was a 260 cu. in. with a 2bbl. carb. I don't think it was still available in 1969.
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    I know someone who was running one of the M&W...

    I know someone who was running one of the M&W turbo setups on a 350 SBC Merc Alpha in a 20" Cigarette 25+ years ago. The V8 kits were dual turbo setups and used the original Merc exhaust mainfolds....
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    The kits are probably more than 15 years old. M&W...

    The kits are probably more than 15 years old. M&W Gear Company is/was located in Gibson City, IL. The marine turbo kits were offered in the early to mid 80's and possibly even earlier. I spoke with...
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    Lime-Away or a similar product will clean it. To...

    Lime-Away or a similar product will clean it. To look shiney most/all of the time, the tips will need to be cleaned often.
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    I had the same issue and just soldered up the...

    I had the same issue and just soldered up the pinhole. That was over 23 years ago....still does not leak.
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    Do you mean there is no drive cooler? The Merc...

    Do you mean there is no drive cooler? The Merc Trans used with a TRS has a cooler and I'm pretty sure the Borg Warner has a cooler also.
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    I assume you have a TRS drive with a Borg Warner...

    I assume you have a TRS drive with a Borg Warner trans. Did the original setup sense water pressure at the trans cooler or was that input added when you upgraded your engine management controls? I...
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    The pins break at the snap ring groove...as...

    The pins break at the snap ring groove...as expected because of the stress concentration at that point.
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    Pay close attention to that 3/4" pin that holds...

    Pay close attention to that 3/4" pin that holds the drive in the transom housing. That pin is all that keeps the drive in place. Thirty one years ago that pin broke in my 16' doing about 50 MPH...
  15. Thread: Drive oil leak

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    I've been using Amsoil in my 33 year old TRS for...

    I've been using Amsoil in my 33 year old TRS for the last 24 years. The drive has also been heavily loaded, possibly even overloaded, for those 24 years also.
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    I used to think this was always true but my 78...

    I used to think this was always true but my 78 Merc 330 had the Hi Perf Pass cast-in letters but when I opened it up...just 2 bolt mains. I still used the block but I converted it to 4 bolt mains...
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    I built my 406 28 years ago. Has not been...

    I built my 406 28 years ago. Has not been disassembled yet. As has already been recommended, I drilled steam holes in the heads also.
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    I see why your bummed...a relatively simple job,...

    I see why your bummed...a relatively simple job, made complicated.
    Good luck.
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    When I rebuilt my Merctrans, I did the same as...

    When I rebuilt my Merctrans, I did the same as you. Unbolted the mounts and a few other items such as exhaust and a couple hoses, moved the engine forward and pulled out the trans...takes maybe an...
  20. The Merctrans is basically Ford internals. A...

    The Merctrans is basically Ford internals. A place that specializes in building automotive automatic tranmissions for racing can rebuild/modify the Merctrans to be more robust. That's the route I...
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    My SB 406 in a 16' popped a couple of Alphas. ...

    My SB 406 in a 16' popped a couple of Alphas. Never dynoed the engine but I'm guessing about 400H.P. I never did hard accelerations, just W.O throttle occasionally.
  22. Thread: TRS question

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    My TRS drive is 33 years old and 23 of those...

    My TRS drive is 33 years old and 23 of those years I have been running about 650 H.P. through it.
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    Yes, I am speaking of the 165 HP Interceptor that...

    Yes, I am speaking of the 165 HP Interceptor that would be prior to 1968 and is based on the 260 cu. in. Ford.
    Somewhere toward the late 60's the 16' Donzi's were availalble with the Mercruiser 165...
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    Agree. As long as the single lever control is...

    Agree. As long as the single lever control is adjusted properly, it is fine.
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    The 165 HP Eaton/Interceptor was a 260 cu. in....

    The 165 HP Eaton/Interceptor was a 260 cu. in. Ford
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