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    Dies throttling down

    Gentlemen thank you for the tips! I was thinking carb to start so thank you for the confirmation
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    Dies throttling down

    Yes it diesels. And yes it’s carbureted.
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    Dies throttling down

    I have a 2001 sea ray bow rider 185. Mercruiser 4.3 motor. Dies throttling down Lugs for a minute or two when the key gets turned off Sometimes jerky throttling up. Otherwise runs great. What might cause this? Thanks !
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    Tilt remote switch

    I have a Johnson 40hp model #J40TLEUC. I can’t get the tilt switch to work on the control (works great from the button on the motor) and I can’t get the gauge to work. Any tricks to figure out what’s going on?
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    What amp fuse for power to gauges?

    Rewiring my 1997 omc pontoon gauges and I was wondering if anyone knows what amp fuse to use for power supply? I’m running 4 gauges. Thanks!
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    97 Johnson 40hp steering control

    New to me pontoon boat with a steering set up from a 1960s Johnson the previous guy put on. I’m putting a 97 Johnson 40hp on and I’m not sure what I need to do to make this work properly. Can someone tell me what this is suppose to look like? I know it’s not right and nothing it’s tightened up...
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    Pontoon fuel line/switch

    Hello everyone. I’m in the middle of setting up twin 6 gal tanks on the back of my pontoon with a switch to go between them. There will be a line going to each tank and a main like with primer going to the motor. I mounted the fuel switch on the rail and now I’m second guessing if this will be...
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    Weight plate replacement

    I have a 1997 18ft Grumman pontoon. The weight plate is sun bleached to the point that I can’t read it anymore. Has anyone replaced the weight plate on their boat? Where should I get the information about the weight/person limit without just guessing? (The company doesn’t exist anymore and I...
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    It’s 18ft. It’s a 1997 Grumman 18FNF
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    Hey everyone, I’m re working a old pontoon boat and the weight capacity plate is sun bleached to the point that it’s not readable. Also what to mount the controls where the plate is currently.. My question is 1. If the original plate is worn out is it a requirement to replace it? 2. How does...
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    Bolting motor to transom

    Okay thank you for the help!
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    Bolting motor to transom

    Stainless bolts or grade 8+ and replace them every year?
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    Bolting motor to transom

    Okay thank you!
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    Bolting motor to transom

    Okay thank you!
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    Bolting motor to transom

    Hello everyone, I’m new to owning a boat so if this is a stupid question then fire away haha. Just have no one else to ask. I’m re doing a 97 Grumman 18FNF. I got a 97 40hp Johnson to put on it but the boat has never had a bolt on motor. My question is : do I just drill 4 bolt holes and bolt...
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