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    Relay problems on TnT

    Still having problems with TnT orig problem was up not working down ok, bought a new relay for the TnT up position replaced it still not working so I swapped top to bottom ,bottom to top now it will go up but not down. Is this a case that possible both relays need to be replaced as a unit? I...
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    Cleaning relay contacts

    Is it OK to use spray cleaners on the tilt trim relay contacts? I have had a problem with the up relay on my 40hp Evenrude 1991. When I removed the relay there was a Black sticky substance on the contacts. I bought a new relay as the other one would only work when tapped.At first the new relay...
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    tilt trim relay clicking

    I have a 40hp evenrude the tilt trim up has quit and clicks I am going to replace most likly both relays while I am at it. When I tap on it it works for a short time so must be bad. Question when I pulled the relay there was a black sticky substance on the blades. Is this normal the down switch...
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    fuel line/ethanol

    Can I use standard fuel line from the auto store for fuel line on my outboard? Our fuel contains ethanol.I keep hearing of problems of the rubber ect. being desolved or sluffing off the interior of the lines. I installed a fuel water seperator and had to add additional fuel line.<br /><br />...
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    Electrical problem found W/ trolling motor

    First I want to thakn all who responded to my question about the electrical problem on my trolling motor. It turned out to be a ground problem. I finnally had to pull the foward deck as I was not getting but 3 volts at the plug on foward deck. I started tracing the wiring and found a ground...
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    Elec problem with trollin motor

    Preping to go to the lake yesterday checked the MinnKota no power, I checked the fuse it was OK but the fuse holder seemed to not be in good condition. I replaced the entire fuse holder with a new one, still no go I checked the battery and it is good 12+ volts I wired to my starting battery...
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    Ethenol for outboard motors??

    I live in the Fort Worth area and the word in the news this week is that we will be going to a ethenol mix in our fuel supply. My question will this have a adverse effect on my 1991 Evenrude 40hp 2 stroke?? If so how can I treat the fuel to off set the effects? Is there an additive, or can the...
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    Electrical or ???

    My bro-in-law has a 25' SunTracker pontoon boat 4 cyl 135hp. mercury.<br /> Last trip out the motor at first would not start it would turn over then finally started . once warmed up ran great,started and stopped the eng. several times no problem. later it quit on him and nothing, you could turn...
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    Eagle 320 surface temp reading

    Took the boat out Fri. Eagle 320 working great except the temp. reading flashed on and off the whole day, I checked the power connection but still flashes. Any ideals as to a cure ?? or is this normal and I didn't notice it before?<br /><br /> Thanks<br /><br /> Tom H
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    Pulse limiter

    I have a 1991 40hp evenrude. I have been reading about the pulse limiter and suggestions are that if the one on my motor is black I should change it to the blue one. Any comments? also where is the pulse limiter located? And do I need to change this out? I am having no problems that I am aware...
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    which GPS???

    I am looking to buy a GPS soon, need some input. Have thought about the Magellian eXplorist 200 any thoughts or advice? I need to keep around the $150.00 range + or -<br /> Thanks<br /> Tom H
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    recommended RPM'S @ WOT 40hp evenrude

    I need to know the Recomended RPM'S @ WOT for my 1991 40hp evenrude It has a 11 3/4x 17 alum. prop on a 1991 TX17 tracker.<br /><br /> Thanks<br /><br /> Tom H
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    motor surges on idle

    On a cold start while warming up 1991 40hp evenrude surges while idleing ( usually I have to keep idled up a little to keep runing until warm ) once warm it runs great . sometimes after it is warmed up when I bring it back to idle it wants to die sometimes it idles good after warm up. Again...
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    synthetic oil question

    Can synthetic and Reg TCW-3 oil be mixed or should I drain out or use up theTCW-3 Reg oil first ? 1991 40hp evenrude with VRO system.<br /><br /> Thanks for the info.<br /><br /> Tom H :confused:
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    synthetic oil question

    Can synthetic and Reg TCW-3 oil be mixed or should I drain out or use up theTCW-3 Reg oil first ? 1991 40hp evenrude with VRO system.<br /><br /> Thanks for the info.<br /><br /> Tom H :confused:
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    Lower unit vent screw messed up

    Any suggestions to remove the vent screw from the lower unit that has been badly mistreated IE wrong sized screw driver slipping out and making a mess of the screw head. It was like this when I got the boat every thing else is fine runs great looks good just a messed up screw head. I have...
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