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    leaking gas tank

    I have a leaking gas tank. Would like to know what glue or epoxy to use to repair it. Leaning towards JB weld. Any Opinions would be appreciated.
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    Project motor

    I have a project motor I am working on a little at a time. Its a 1997 75hp force.I have two problems right now. First the regulator is blown. I have a spare regulator that came from a 1997 40 hp force. The part number is 84515 supposedly it will fit on the 75hp. However the old regulator ON THE...
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    Will it fit

    I have a 2004 mercury 40hp 3 cyl. engine that I am using for a parts motor. Neighbor gave it to me. I have a 1997 75 hp force 3cyl engine that has some burnt wiring. The stator on the 40hp mercury is a part number match for the 75hp force and so is the regulator. However the part numbers on the...
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    Trim for cowling

    Not really sure where to post this. I have a 1979 Johnson 15hp motor. The trim for the cowling is rotten. It is no longer available. Is there an alternative source for this trim material.
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    drive shaft removal

    I have a 1979 15hp Johnson. I was changing out the waterpump. As I was removing the impeller, I noticed the drive shaft coming up with it. Is this suppose to do this and can I remove the drive shaft this way without a lot of problem reinstalling it. Looking at parts breakdown looks like a...
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    Move wiring

    This isn't a big problem just an annoyance. Looking for suggestions. I have a 1988 basstracker 17 ft. It has the two casting platforms front and rear and a steering wheel console. Problem I have is a weight problem. The boat only has a 40 hp mercury on it. In the back of the boat I have...
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    Can you believe it

    Years ago I was at the boat ramp putting my boat in. I am getting ready to pull out when another quickly pulls in next to me and proceeded to launch his boat. The man exits his truck and all of a sudden his truck starts rolling backwards without him in it. It happened so fast I thought it...
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    Screw or bolt?

    I have a 1997 Force 40 hp elpt. A friend of mine gave me a complete 2004 Mercury 40hp elpt with blown engine. The tilt on my motor works fine except when driving with motor tilted it wants to go down too many stumps to allow that. I am sure problem is check valve but the prices are insane...
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    Boat leaking

    Wondering if anyone has a picture of the inside of 1997 aluminum basstracker tracker without the floor. I have a slow leak. I thought I had fixed all my leaks. But still taking on water. I had filled my boat previously with water and found leaks around transom. That has been repaired...
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    drain plug

    I have a 97 aluminum bass tracker. I live on a lake and it sits in the water. Lately it has been taking on water. I found one leak and fixed it however the other leak seems to be drain plug. About every year I have to replace drain plug. Is there a way of installing a threaded screw in type...
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    Vacuum test if possible

    I have a 1997 force 40 hp ELPT. I have been trying to figure out several problems my motor was experiencing, One was a sorta herky jerky feeling while I was cruisng in boat. The other was rough idle. Things I have down so far. Replaced head gasket and shaved head. Replaced foot. A neighbor of...
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    test wheel

    Is it necessary to have a test wheel to adjust timing. The reason I ask is a saw the video for adjusting timing on a 120 hp motor. However I have a 1997 40hp force 2 cylinder. It has good compression 120 on both cylinders. However it runs herky jerky when accelerating and idles ruff. Which...
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    Sanding gelcoat

    I am lightly sanding gelcoat to hopefully restore some shine.. Just wondering what to cover it with afterwards to protect it from sun and salt. Any really good waxes out there and or is there something better
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    possible water pump?

    my neighbor has a 2004 40hp mercury 3 cylinder. When he cranks it up water squirts out peehole nice and strong. after 30 sec to a minute water trickles and almost stops. Is this a pump or thermostat issue.
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    hull repair

    I have a 1988 stratos with some nicks and dents and even a few gouges on the bottom of the boat. Would it be ok to use a good waterproof putty until i decide to repaint at a much later time? I also have another problem with water entering the boat. I have this rubber bumper or ( rub rail )...
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    Repaint old boat

    I am in the process of repairing my old fishing buddy of 23 years. The boat has spent its entire time in saltwater. Its actually held up fairly well. Right now i would like to just paint the topside and do some fiberglass repair. I have included a picture if I downloaded it correctly. The...
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    temp gauge

    i have a 1988 Evinrude 90hp with tilt and trim.. I want to put a temp gauge on my boat. I cant seem to find the thermostat for this motor or any other place to hook up a sensor. I looked at a parts breakdown of the motor and did not see a thermostat there either. Maybe I am missing...
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    Rpm

    Bought the pontoon used. Can anyone tell me what the WOT RPM for a 2004 mercury 40hp engine would be. Also would like to know what pitch prop I need for the 18 ft fisher pontoon of the same year. The tach revs over 6k dont think that is right.
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    1988 stratos fish and ski repaint

    I have a 1988 Stratos fish and ski that i would like to repaint. I am a pretty fair mechanic however when it comes to painting I could use a few pointers. I was wondering if there is a proper procedure for repainting my boat such and sanding procedures what paint to use etc. Even though this...
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    lower unit

    I purchased a 1997 75hp force. The lower unit is bad. I need a propshaft, clutchdog and reverse gear. Is there a boatyard where i could get these used items without purchasing the entire lower unit. Any help would be appreciated.
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