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    Tach Issue

    I have had an intermittent problem with the tach on my Suzuki 115. The needle will suddenly start creeping up to as much as 2000 rpm higher than the actual reading. It then will bounce around a little before coming back down to the correct rpm. I found the other day that when I tap on the gauge...
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    Trim Problem

    My 1994 Rinker with a 7.4 Merc / Bravo II, has recently developed a trim problem. It has a trim switch on the shift handle, and a seperate trailering switch on the dash. The trim out has quick working all together, ( no solenoid click ), and the trim in works most of the time, but will...
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    Alignment Tool

    I purchased an after market alignment tool so I could check my outdrive alignment each year myself. But when I went to check it this winter, it would not enter the female splined portion of the engine. Although I had the alignment checked by my mechanic last winter and it was fine, I assumed the...
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    Alignment tool question

    I need some advise. I purchased an aftermarket alignment tool so I could complete the annual outdrive service on my 1994 Rinker 7.4 w/ BravoII myself. However, when I tried to use it today, it would not even start to enter the spine portion of the engine half. I had a reputable dealer do the...
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    Strange noise

    I know trying to have someone identify an engine noise w/o hearing it is a long shot, but thought I would give it a try anyway. Towards the end of 2008 I noticed a noise developing in the engine area, that seemed to be coming from the rear area. The only way to describe it is to say it sounds a...
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    Tilt and trim indicator gauge

    When pulling out of the lake last week and raising my lower unit, the trim gauge suddenly flickered a few times and then shot all the way to the full up position. It now will not move no matter what the position of the lower unit is. Where should I look first to diagnose what the problem is? It...
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    wax on wax off

    I have used many different brands of waxes over the 30+ years I have been a boat owner. Most have done an OK job, but never have any really overlly impressed me. So I thought I would throw this subject out there and see what everyone else uses and what they like / dislike. Thanks.
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    Trim adjustment

    I have a 1994 Rinker Fiesta V 265 with a 7.4 Merc and Bravo II outdrive. I am wanting to adjust the trim sending unt so the gauge will more accurately show the correct position of the outdrive. I have noticed a round unit on the starboard side of the outdrive that I am thinking maybe the sending...
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