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    Merc's on tundras

    I just bought a 2004 tundra18 sc with 150xr6 merc. and I notice the prop hub is a little smaller than gearcase hub. the prop is a trophy plus21pitch. I thought v6 merc motors use the bigger hub size? is there performance lost on this. like Rpms,speed...?? 2nd questionis, i want to purchase a...
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    rpm range?? 45 johnson

    hello<br />Does anybody know the suggested RPM range for 45hp commercial Johnson '89' <br /><br />model# CJ45WMLE<br />serial c 8248866<br /><br />thanks in advanced
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    MinnKota 74 - what power to expect???

    Hello<br />I just replaced my 12/24 OMC trolling motor with used Minnkota 74 maxxum series. I installed it properlly by at the red wire to the positve end and black to the negative end of a 2-12 batteries(in series. My doubt is the speed/power? <br />On my 18 foot fish and ski (2400lbs+-) i...
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    evinrude scout trolling motor

    hello ,<br />can someone assist me with my trolling motor problem.<br />i have the scout 12/24v trolling motor, and the dial for 2nd and 3rd gear on both 12/24 v setting doesn't work.<br /><br />With this model being out for such some time, is this common problem and what do i need to do?<br...
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    evinrude scout trolling motor

    hello ,<br />can someone assist me with my trolling motor problem.<br />i have the scout 12/24v trolling motor, and the dial for 2nd and 3rd gear on both 12/24 v setting doesn't work.<br /><br />With this model being out for such some time, is this common problem and what do i need to do?<br...
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    evinrude scout trolling motor

    hello ,<br />can someone assist me with my trolling motor problem.<br />i have the scout 12/24v trolling motor, and the dial for 2nd and 3rd gear on both 12/24 v setting doesn't work.<br /><br />With this model being out for such some time, is this common problem and what do i need to do?<br...
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    what year is my 45 hp johnson

    hello,<br />I was wondering if somebody could help me identify what year a 45hp johnson is:<br />model# CJ45WMLE<br />serial c 8248866<br />thanks
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    bottom of hull

    I have bayliner cobra 87 fish and ski and i had a jackplate installed for vertical adjusting. so far i have learned that the cavitation plate should be coplaner with the under side of hull.<br />but the design of the v-hull ends flat 20 inches before the transom. note that i have 2 hulls at...
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    WINTERIZING-NEED HELP

    IS IT WISE TO DECARB JUST BEFORE I APPLY MY WINTERIZING AGENTS(DEFOG/STABIL)
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    prop comparison

    i have a 2003 mercury 115hp with a alum 3x13x21 prop.<br />I am intersted in improving fuel economy and optimizing my top end by getting a stainless prop. I have been told that by merc that the laser2 would be the best for my wishful application, anf Michigan wheel mentions that the ballistic 3...
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    starter drive will not elevate

    Hi guys<br />i have a 2002 115 mercury and the starter drive sticks and it will spin(counterclockwise???) but it won't elevate to catch the flywheel. please help me out because i added grease and it still sticks. the only way it will elevate on the thread is by manipulating the starter drivee...
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    starter drive will not elevate

    Hi guys<br />i have a 2002 115 mercury and the starter drive sticks and it will spin(counterclockwise???) but it won't elevate to catch the flywheel. please help me out because i added grease and it still sticks. the only way it will elevate on the thread is by manipulating the starter drivee...
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    porpoising" need help"

    Have a 18ft. fiberglass with v-front and flat bottom; 115hp with hydro foil fins at the cavatation plate. Cannot go OWT with out porpoising or cannot avoid porpoising at top end speed. the bow goes up-and-down even on flat water. note the mechanics lower the motor at its lowest seeting...
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    need quick answer"sugar in gas tank"

    Sugar in the gas tank can cause what type of motor damage? <br /><br />Please list best to worst case scenario.<br /><br />thanks
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    mercruiser props compadible with merc outboards

    Are mercruiser alpha series props compadible with classic mercury outboards 115HP...Any comments would be appreciated... thanks<br /><br />rodster
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