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    minn kota terrova 80 seems to be only running on 12v

    I have 2 new batteries and even when the onboard charger is plugged in, the tests lights on the Terrova all light up but are very dim. The motors turns very slowly and it seems to be running at half speed if that.Has anyone had this happen before?
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    24v trolling motor witing

    I am reconnecting my two batteries to a three bank charger. One Bank is for the main motor and the other two banks for my trolling motor batteries. I thought I had it hooked up correctly but then I heard a slight sizzling noise from the batteries. Does anyone have pictures of their wiring in...
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    Kicker Motor?

    Looking at a Merc Pro Kicker or tiller. Will be trolling for walleye and musky. Any preference on which 9.9 hp to get?
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    1984 Merc 50 HP - No Power

    The motor starts up good when cold or warm. I got out of the no wake zone and opened it op and went about 1000 yards and it started to bog down. I cruised a bit more and then it opened up again for about 30 seconds and bogged down again. while in gear at idle speed, if I push the switch (choke)...
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    Repairing transducer mount holes in transom.

    I am removing two older fish finders to install one new one. Of course none of the brackets match. I will need to repair 4 holes for one of the old transducers and 6 holes on the other. This is on an 1984 bass tracker. Do I fill the holes then seal them? What do I use to fill and seal...
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    What Prop? 50 hp 1984 Mercury & cold hard start.

    Just got my motor running on all 4 cylinders and it feels like it runs at half power. If I go to full throttle, it sounds like it is over revving. I was lucky to get 12 mph at 3/4 throttle. The prop has numbers 4x10x13 When starting, it cranks a lot and starts when i give it full throttle. I...
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    #3 cylinder plug fouling? 1984 Mercury 50 hp.

    Re: #3 cylinder plug fouling? 1984 Mercury 50 hp. I ran it in the dark and is the porcelain suppose to glow on the plugs? Saw some (very little) spark around the #1 wire at the coil.
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    #3 cylinder plug fouling? 1984 Mercury 50 hp.

    Any tests I should do while engine is running? The ignition systems tests good when off going through the manual tests. I need this motor running in two weeks for a fishing trip so I am getting desperate. Should I change plugs to the Champion vs NGK? Wi / Il boarder area, anyone know a good...
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    50 hp 1984 2 stroke runs rough

    I have checked many items for many problems. Yet the motor runs rough and is hard to start if I pump the fuel bulb. If I don't touch the bulb it starts but still runs rough. I tried adjusting the carbs with no luck. Things I have done and checked. Replace float, needle and gaskets in carbs...
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    1984 50 hp Mercury Water in #1 Cylinder

    Engine lacks for power and I found water coming out of the #1 (top) cylinder plug. What should I look for before I pull the engine apart for repairs?
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    Smart Tabs for 21' Boat?

    Are these so called "Smart Tabs" worth it? I hear it helps plain the boats and rides at plain better at lower speeds. My lakes by me are shallow so I would think that would help me a lot. Question is, does it effect pulling skiers?
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    50 HP 1984 Mercury sputters and dies

    Re: 50 HP 1984 Mercury sputters and dies Omg! More problems found! I have some wires falling apart just under the front of the flywheel.
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    50 HP 1984 Mercury sputters and dies

    I have a 1984 Mercury 50 HP outboard that came with a boat I bought in December. I drained all fuel and filled the tank with fresh fuel. Replaced the spark plugs. Put a new plunger in the choke solenoid. Motor runs good on ears so I was ready to take it on the lake. It started fine then as I was...
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    1984 50 hp Power Tilt

    My power tilt does not work. Recently bought this boat and it has been an adventure. Looking at the shaft for the hydrolic power tilt, it is bent on a 23 degree angle. Is this not normal?
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    Ohm spec 1984 Mercury 50 hp choke solenoid?

    Does anyone know the specification for ohm readings on a choke solenoid for a 50 hp Mercury. Serial number is 6486874. I ordered a new plunger as the plastic connector broke. I would like to make sure the solenoid is good also.
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