Recent content by Dan102061

  1. D

    2002 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke

    Hi All Just got this running after it sat for 5 years. It's pumping water and even idles. Question is, is water supposed to come out the hole that is circled?
  2. D

    Just bought this Smoker Craft

    I just picked up this 2002 Smoker Craft 8-18 It's been covered for 4 years. I cut the shrink wrap off it yesterday Got a sweet deal for 2 reasons - it has no trailer and it only has a 9.9 Merc 4 stroke. Got 2 gas tanks, anchor, bumpers and a bunch of vests! Now to try and find a trailer (in...
  3. D

    Bass Tracker Console wiring butchered

    Hi All Just got our 1994 Bass Tracker 17' back from a local shop where they installed a new steering cable. In the process they butchered the wiring harness under the console. They are hacks and I won't go back there. Wires are pulled out of the plastic connectors and we don't know where they...
  4. D

    Power trim replacement?

    Hi All, I have a 1994 Tracker 40 HP (inline 4 cyl). It has the built in Mercury power trim which died a long time ago. And parts are obsolete What is a good aftermarket trim/tilt unit that won't break the bank? Thanks in advance
  5. D

    Fuel tank venting

    We have an aluminum 17' Tracker with a 40hp outboard. The original plastic fuel tank was damaged so we removed it (it sits under the plywood deck and is accessed by a plywood hatch. Rather than mount a new tank, we decided to go with a portable 6 gallon tank and quick connects. My question is...
  6. D

    We wanted to fish but fuel is squirting out

    Hi All, I hope that you can help me fix this 40 HP Merucry Tracker. It's a 4 cyl and when I start it, fuel squirts out from the brass thing on the lower carburator (see pic). Thanks in advance
  7. D

    +12 vdc on alum hull???

    Hi Folks, First let me say this is a great forum. While using a screwdriver to replace the throttle cable on my Tracker last week, I noticed a small spark. So for the heck of it, we checked to see if the hull was grounded and we were amazed to see that the hull is at +12 vdc!!!! Is this normal...
  8. D

    1995 17' Tracker_VERY strange

    Hi Folks, First let me say this is a great forum. While using a screwdriver to replace the throttle cable on my Tracker last week, I noticed a small spark. So for the heck of it, we checked to see if the hull was grounded and we were amazed to see that the hull is at +12 vdc!!!! Is this...
  9. D

    1995 40 HP Mercury Tracker WIDE OPEN

    Hi Folks, Yesterday we replaced the throttle and shifter cables on our fishing boat. We then hooked up the hose and test fired the engine. It started, and immediately began to rev WAY too high so I shut it down quick. The new cables are adjusted to the same length as the originals. There...
  10. D

    Noob..looking at a Wellcraft...need advice

    Just signed up and this looks like a great board. Tomorrow, I'm looking at a 1993 Wellcraft Excel 20 DX. It's an outboard with a Yamaha 115. The whole setup has less than 100 hours on it. In general, is this a good setup for running around New England lakes? Does this boat have wood...
See more
Top