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    Hydrofoil Holes

    Can anyone tell me best thing to do with holes in cavitation plate after removing hydrofoil?<br /><br />Should I leave them empty, fit bolts back in, or fill them somehow?<br /><br />Would be grateful to hear whats the best usual method.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Ron
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    Power trim out over ride

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a Mercury 40hp ELPTO 967cc triple 2005 model. On a 4.2 stacer hull<br /><br />This model is fitted with an extra electronic control which I'd like to be able to overide at times.<br /><br />When you are trimming out, if above 2500rpm, it will not allow you to trim up...
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    transom creak

    I have a stacer 420 seahawk, with a usa spec mercury 40hp on it, its recently started to creak from the rear which I traced to transom.<br /><br />evident when moving motor sidewards by hand, almost sounds like some one tapping a screwdriver on transom, can be felt by hand too.<br /><br />Motor...
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    40hp compression

    I have a workshop manual on order, in meantime was wondering if anyone can tell me what the compression should be on a 40hp mercury 3cyl usa spec (967cc), basically its the 60 with smaller carbs??<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Ron
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    Accessory Socket

    I'm thinking of installing a 12v accessory socket of the cigarette lighter type in my boat which is powered by a 40 merc with an 18amp alternator.<br /><br />I want to run a small thermocooler type fridge (not compressor) it will draw absolute max 8amps, should I just run it direct from...
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    Premium Fuel ?

    Hi,<br /><br />I live in Australia and have had a few high powered motorcycles, I ran these on PULP, (premium unleaded petrol) and found that despite the extra cost, you got a bit more grunt and slightly better fuel economy.<br /><br />Would this apply to a 2 stroke outboard??<br /><br />Any...
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    40hp Merc Classic

    Hello all,<br /><br />well got my new boat n Merc 40hp classic, the 967cc one, pretty good, got the initial 4hrs on it now, dealer recommended 4hrs break in against manuals one hr, also dealer said not to put tank of 50:1 thru first as not necessary and just smokes out, he did say 'dont baby it'...
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    New Engine Advice Sought From Experts!

    Hello all,<br /><br />I'm new here, but wondered if you guys might help me out with some advice.<br /><br />I'm buying a new boat, 4.2m aluminium stacer seahawk, engine size will be 40hp, but still pondering over choice of outboard.<br /><br />Would love the Evinrude ETEC but its too expensive...
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    New Engine Advice Sought From Experts!

    Hello all,<br /><br />I'm new here, but wondered if you guys might help me out with some advice.<br /><br />I'm buying a new boat, 4.2m aluminium stacer seahawk, engine size will be 40hp, but still pondering over choice of outboard.<br /><br />Would love the Evinrude ETEC but its too expensive...
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