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    90 HP ELPTO 2005 - Amps to charge

    How much volts does a 2005 90HP ELPTO provide to charge the batteries? I'm looking at getting two Blue Top Optima batteries. These are the specs:<br /><br />Blue Top Type: D34M / D31M<br />These batteries are dual purpose. They are designed for engine starting and deep cycling applications and...
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    90 HP ELPTO 2005 - Amps to charge

    How much volts does a 2005 90HP ELPTO provide to charge the batteries? I'm looking at getting two Blue Top Optima batteries. These are the specs:<br /><br />Blue Top Type: D34M / D31M<br />These batteries are dual purpose. They are designed for engine starting and deep cycling applications and...
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    Enough Ponies?

    Well, after the Seattle boat show, I started to think about a new boat, it would be very nice to have a hard top / enclosed area so I can extend my fishing / boating season. I've been out in the Puget sound, with some pretty nasty weather in my little bellboy, and it's just not that fun when...
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    90 Ponies enough for an Arima 21 HT?

    Well, after the Seattle boat show, I started to think about a new boat, it would be very nice to have a hard top / enclosed area so I can extend my fishing / boating season. I've been out in the Puget sound, with some pretty nasty weather in my little bellboy, and it's just not that fun when...
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    Blowing out the cobwebs

    Last season, I winterized my ELPTO90HP 2005 by using deep creep (seafoam) by squirting some into the carbs and then spray some into the spark plug holes. Well today, I thought I would crank her up so I can go blackmouth fishing this weekend, but the baby won't start.<br /><br />Just to exclude...
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    Side Mount Control Wire Schematic

    Does anyone have the wiring colors and what it's for for the newer Mecury Side mount control. I found a post which had an older Commander, and wanted to confirm if it is the same. <br /><br /><br />This was the original post:<br />Captain <br />Member # 22380 <br /><br /> posted August 04...
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    Grounding Gas Deck Fill

    I just purchased a underdeck tempo gas tank. 18gals. I would like to install a stainless steel Gas Deck fill, but it appears that I need to ground it. I wasn't sure if I can just ground to the battery negative. <br />Searched this forum, and couldn't find any answers specific, besides...
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    Armwrestling Teleflex Steering

    Install a standard helm, using teleflex, after a season of fighting the torque generated by my Outboard, I've decided to upgrade to No Feedback helm. <br /><br />I am trying to uninstall the steering wheel from the helm, but am having trouble taking of the wheel. I've taken off the lock nut...
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    What should compression be at for a ELPTO 90HP - 2005

    I know that the main concern should be for the difference between the clynders for compression. I just check mine and it is 101,102,101. As far as difference is concerned I don't seem to have an issue.<br /><br />But a range of 100 for compression seem really low, as my little 15HP has a...
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    Overheating

    90HP ELPTO. Took it out last weekend, and cruising around, then the alarm went off. Looked back at the motor and it was steaming from the pee hole. Tilted motor up and discovered a trash bag had covered my water intake. Let it cool down and I was up and running again.<br /><br />Is there...
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    Right Thermo

    My Thermo went bad about 4 years ago, and I yanked it out, as I lived in Florida. Now that I have moved up here to the Pacific Northwest where water temps are around 40-50 degrees, I installed one back in on my 15HP Merc Serial:0G364316. I purchased the kit, part number 14586A-3. When I...
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    Trolling 15HP or 90HP

    Hi all, I have two mercs a 15HP 1995 and a 2005 90HP. I fish puget sound in Washington, trolling for Salmon. The additional weight of the 15hp Kicker in addition to the fact that I can't control the throttle, (Tiller Model) from the helm is making me consider getting rid of the kicker. I am...
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    Milky Caramel Brown

    On my little 15HP Merc 2 stroke, I'm getting a milky caramel brown flow coming out of the two little exhaust holes above the waterline. What can be the cause of this? Is water getting into the engine? This is more noticeable when running it with the choke. Thanks for your help!
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    Transom Transducer to In Hull

    I thought I read somewhere, that you can convert a transom mount transducer to an in hull transducer. I believe it was using PVC pipes and baby oil. I've tried searching on this, but haven't been able to find that thread. Any one have any ideas on how to do this.<br /><br />Thanks
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    RayMarine DS400X Opinions

    Just purchased a Ray Marine DS400X for $260. The price looked right, and the specs looked good as well. This is my first fish finder so, wanted to get some opinions, in terms of bang for the buck.<br /><br />Also, in the installation diagrams (Transom Mount) it depicts the transducer being...
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