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Old 02-19-2014, 07:36 AM
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I bet h2o can find the history on your mirage he is good...
And the exhaust for now is staying tuff at times can't shut off in waves water will run straight in heads..
Then have to pull all plugs turn motor over then reinstall and start...But sounds great
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Old 02-19-2014, 07:30 PM
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Dave you need the tennis balls, Dixie cups & exhaust flappers like Terry used when this Mirage was his.
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Old 02-23-2014, 08:04 AM
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Mark that pic is funny that is exalted what I did with the balls and rope I think you seen the last time you were on it lol
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Ok almost all the parts I needed I have found with the help of OSO.and good friends.
Now the ice seems like it will never melt ...
Will get more pics soon.Funny working on boat and a freeway of snowmobiles is all I can here from the lake
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Dave,
I see you pulled your motors with the drives still on. Do you have the merc trans? I was not aware this was possible. Would give alot more room to negotiate the removal.
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Yes have done this 3 times now removing motor with the drive on and the trans still on motor shaft just falls out a little finesse to reinstall but no problems.
Weather keeps holding progress of getting her back together and in water again
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Oh did I say 3 inches of snow last night......
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I feel your pain on the weather. Was hoping to get mine off the trailer this week to fix a couple of blisters. Too cold for that.
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Found the pilot bearing on eBay of all places just came in mail today going to try and test fire on ground this weekend.
Lots to do putting concrete in barn in 30 to 60 days and finely running the electric.
I will get some pics this weekend to post of the progress.
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Ok motor almost done,bilge "one side" almost finished with new paint.
I will post some of that later
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