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    Fuel mix leaking in to water.

    I have a 2003 125 elpto merc, This don't happen much but on occassion i have noticed when i first put in the water and start my engineI notice a small oil,gas slick from my engine, I really dont wont to pollute our water, Any tips on what causes this,and how to correct it. Thanks.
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    Need help installing new gps

    Has anyone ever replaced the factory installed garmin in dash? Do i just cut out the back side of the dash to accept my new unit? Seem ranger custom made the dash just for a garmin. Any advice, Thanks
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    Need help installing new gps

    Hi, I am changing my garmin that came factory installed on my Ranger with a eagle gps, Has anyone ever did this,It seems the dash was custom made for the garmin,
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    drilling holes in my boat

    I just purchased a new gps combo,I will be mounting the transducer on the transom, I am a little skeptical about doing this,Any tips on doing it right the first time.
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    More power

    HI, I have a 2004 125 ELPTO Merc, Can i replace the reeds and get more power? If so do you know a websight i can go to. Thanks.
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    Need more rpm!!

    Hey guys I have a 2002 ranger 175vs with an 2004 ELPTO 125, At WOT I am only getting 4900 to 5000 rpms,The recomended is 5250 which I would like to get if I could,I am running a 21 pitch stainless,4 blade prop,My top speed when it was cold weather was 54 mph,now that its hotter its dropped to 50...
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    alarm questions.

    HEY GUYS. I have a merc 125 elpto, my problem is the low oil and overheat alarm don't sound when i turn the key, When i ground the wire on the heat sensor on the engine it sounds off.what could i look for to fix this,I want to know its working. THANX. I LOVE THE HELP YOU GUYS GIVE ON...
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    getting water on back deck

    I have a 2002 vs 175,when i go to stop i get water on the back deck around the engine,whether i stop slow or not its the same.could it be that i need a jackplate to set the engine further back,is this normal or what. never had this problem with my other boats. thanx for your help.
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    need help drop shotting

    can anyone tell me how to tie a drop shot so the hook will stand up what knot should i use.etc. thanx
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    Don't Wanna Get Stranded

    Hi yall. I am starting my night tournaments and i was wondering how i could avoid all my electronics [ sonar,lights,blacklight,etc.] from running my starting battery down. THANX
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    HELP ME DECARB

    could someone please explain how to decarb an engine. thanx.
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    merc elpto 125 hesitation

    I have a hesitation on takeoff. I took it to the dealer for carb adj he said it ran fine in the test tank. sometimes it idles rough and other times it pretty smooth. its a 2004 125 merc elpto w/ 4 blade prop. any help would be appreciated.
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