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    25 Evinrude electric start conversion

    I have a 25 Evinrude pull start. I’m getting old and would like to covert to electric start. What all is involved?
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    Ac delco spark plugs

    When I began the boating season, my ‘98 7.4 Mercruiser didn’t seem to be operating at 100%-rpms low, about 4100, struggling to get on plane, etc. I installed OEM cap, rotor and plug wires, and NGK BPR6EFS plugs gapped .045. Went to the lake and it ran exactly the same. Talked to a mechanic...
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    Losing Power Steering Fluid

    I am losing power steering fluid quickly, the reservoir empties in a few minutes. I don’t believe it’s going in the boat. Is there any place for it to be going besides out though the cooler? 1998 7.4 Bravo
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    Mercruiser Trim Sender Problem

    My trim gauge sender broke, so I replaced it today with a new sender by cutting the wires and splicing to the old ones, which were in fine shape. When I wired up the new sender, it would only jump from full down to full up, with no sweep. Everything worked great before I physically damaged the...
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    Lost Forward and Reverse

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser Bravo 7.4. Launched the boat yesterday, idled in gear about 10 minutes to the end of the no wake zone, gave it throttle and it acted like it was in neutral. Move shifter to reverse, same thing. The shifter has acted a little stiff lately, and I have not heard any...
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    Mercruiser 7.4 Electrical Problem

    I was attempting to install a new alternator in my 1998 Mercruiser 7.4 MPI and did not disconnect the battery. I shorted the big orange wire and now have no power at the alternator, or anywhere else in the boat. I am assuming the orange wire goes to the starter. Where do I need to look to...
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    Replace Johnson power trim relays with solenoid?

    I have a Johnson V-4 85, approx 1980. I have had problems with the wiring, relays etc. in the power trim box which attaches under the splashwell. Everything is older, corroded, dry-rotted etc. Is there any reason why I couldn't replace all of this with a solenoid like those used to operate...
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    25" Engine on a 22" Transom?

    I am seriously considering purchasing a used 18 foot XPress aluminum bass boat with 22" transom. The hull is rated for 150 HP. I have been shopping engines and have found more with 25" shafts than 20". I understand that this hull is designed for 20" outboard. Is it feasible to mount a 25"...
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