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    Slow cranking when trying to start

    hi all. I have a 1996 120hp force outboard. The motor turns slow when trying to start. Cleaned all cables and terminals still same issue. Had this issue a month ago but it went away and started normal so I thought nothing of it but it has come back again. The starter is engaged with the fly...
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    Starting problem

    Today out on the water when I tried to fire up motor it wouldn’t turn over and was acting like the battery was dead. The motor turned slowly and only a couple turns. Later on after fishing a few hours I tried it and she turned over no problem, nice and strong. I’m running a 1996 120hp force...
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    Navigational lights not wotking

    Hi guys, so I have a 1996 nitro fish and ski with a 120hp force motor. My navigational lights are not working. The other switches in the three gang switch light up and work but nav light switch is not lighting and lights don't come on. If the three switches are all in one housing are they...
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    Trolling motor issue

    I have a minn Kota all terrain trolling motor 65lb thrust 24 volt serial#WWAG2206201. Don't know the year as I recently purchased the boat and that is a 1996. I am getting intermittent power and noise from the motor. I took the prop and housing off to get a look and a lot of water came out. I'm...
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    fishfinder

    got myself a garmin 4dv striker fishfinder/gps, power cord comes with 4 wires red blue brown and black, a little help with wiring please. I'm guessing black is ground and I know the red is power but they don't give wiring diagram or instructions in the box. also the power cord is only six...
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    battery charging

    hey all so my battery charger crapped out on me and the stores don't have the one I want. so my question is, can I charge a deep cycle battery on the agm selection of the charger. my secondary charger only has standard and agm choices on it thanks for any input.
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    Trailer wiring

    Hello folks My left side lights don't seem to be working. Right side is fine. I have running, blinker, and stop on right but nothing on left. I have a nitro trailer being pulled by gmc 1500. Truck is fine as I used another vehicle to power trailer and got same result. Any help would be appreciated.
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    getting frustrated

    so I have a 1984 65 hp Johnson with two wire tilt and trim. Put battery in boat and got severe arcing and scorching at battery when trying to attach tnt cables to battery. replaced relays still got arcing. disconnected toggle switch and got the same thing. am I having a ground issue here and is...
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    Trim tilt

    Tnt only goes down and not up. Then relay started smoking. Now it automatically goes down when I connect power to the battery. I'm hoping it's just a relay issue and block?
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    need help with wiring

    1984 Johnson 65 hp. j65celtrs is the model #. ignition switch wiring. I have a red wire a black wire, purple wire, purple w/white stripe, black w/yellow stripe and yellow with red stripe. my switch has the letters M,B,M,C,I,S any help would be appreciated. if you need more info let me know...
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    84 johnson no start

    ok folks if you can help I would appreciate it. I have an 84 65hp Johnson outboard model #J65TELCRS I turn the key and get nothing. after a half dozen attempts it might turn over and start or will cut out and i'll get nothing for another dozen attempts. new battery so im wondering if its the...
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    lower end ????

    started draining gear oil from lower end and noticed i have no washers around lower or upper screws. gear oil looks fine, not milky, so should i put washers on my screws or just leave it the way i found it. motor is an 84 johnson 65 hp
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    maintenance???

    i have an 84 3 cyl 65 hp johnson outboard and i wanted to change the gear oil in the lower unit. i've had the boat for two years and really havent done much to it as the person i bought it from did regular maintenance. i did unscrew the bleeder on the bottom of unit and noticed small shavings...
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    all wet

    just carpeted my boat this past weekend and while i was away a freak rain came down and some rain got through my cover on the front deck. should i redo the whole front deck now that the carpet and glue are wet or will letting it sit in the sun to dry out do the trick. thanks for all input; dpond855
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    fishfinder

    i have two different fishfinders and i want to install the transducers side by side. will this cause a problem having two different transducers next to each other??? will they read correctly and not interfere with each other?? thanx in advance dpond
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