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  1. Boss Hawg

    Constant Power To Volt Meter?

    I have a situation where i'd like to install a volt meter & wire straight to battery- Would there be any drain on battery (no light) or any harm to meter?
  2. Boss Hawg

    ? on Installing On Board Charger

    I'd do a search but don't know the terms :confused: Anyway i have my on board charger & want to install a recessed plug ( with the male plug so i can just plug a regualar extention cord end into it) - Where to look for the parts (want it to have a cover) ? I think inlet is the word i'm looking...
  3. Boss Hawg

    Simple Volt Meter Install?

    Don't have a volt meter on my 1987 110hp Johnson & would like to have one to keep a eye on battery condition - Suggestion on a simple one & installation tips? Boat is a 16' CC Deck boat :cool: Thanks
  4. Boss Hawg

    General Mercury Question/Opinion

    I am thinking of a boat trade which includes a 1988 (I think) 115hp Mercury which i think is refered to a "Tall Tower" model or something :confused: Anyway just thought i might get some opinions on this model in general as it will be my first trip away from "JohnnyRudes" in quite some time...
  5. Boss Hawg

    Garmin 240 Transducer Wiring/Plug Question

    OK- I have a Garmin 240 fishfinder with 13 plugin points on it- It is attached to the transducer + a speed paddle wheel (seperate mounts) I want to use it in anouther boat but only want the transducer (don't care about the speed option)- So can i just install a transducer with a 6-7 pin hookup...
  6. Boss Hawg

    Do We Have A Club Called---

    FORGOT TO OPEN THE STUPID VENT Club :confused: Was trying out our new to us deck boat which has 2 6 gal plastic gas tanks- Good so far, but ran low on gas on the first so switched to second - no problem (ya'll know where this is going- right):rolleyes: Was having WOT problems but still running...
  7. Boss Hawg

    Water In Lower End?

    How could water get in my lower end & what damage will or could it have already caused :confused: 1977 175 HP Johnson
  8. Boss Hawg

    After The Shaft??

    May be just a rant but what recourse (if any) does a trusting dummy have on a *****hole who sold you a boat & lied his ***** off about said boat & (mostly) motor condition :confused: Particualars are mostly lied about new water pump installed- Motor has a REAL problem with reverse- I'm finding...
  9. Boss Hawg

    Covering Deck Boat Seats

    Best place to buy fabric to re-cover my seats on my deckboat project :confused: Used to be a place here local but they shut down :( Checked Wallyword- K-Mart - Hobby Lobby & such
  10. Boss Hawg

    Reverse Not Great On My Motor-Still Need Help

    1977 Johnson 175- Seems to slip in reverse- No backward motion in idle & i have to "gun" it to make it "catch" & back up :confused: In forward its fine- Any ideas? Kind of up date- Put it in barrel & put in reverse - hear a "not" clanking noise but defently like something loose noise- noway...
  11. Boss Hawg

    3 Bank OnBoard Charger Question

    I just bought a bassbost with the above & was wondering how long it should take to turn all 3 lights to green with knowing all 3 batteries are at least 75% charged :confused: Reason i ask is i had it pluged in for at least 12hrs & all i got was 2 green lights :(
  12. Boss Hawg

    Excessive Smoke

    What would cause what most of us would call Excessive Smoke come out of any 2 stroke OB besides too much oil in the gas :confused:
  13. Boss Hawg

    Trim Tab Question

    Anyone know about what different models use the same trim tab (under the cavitation plate) as a 1977 Johnson 175HP if any?
  14. Boss Hawg

    HP/Boat Size Question

    It appears (sadly) I bought a 1983 20' Ranger BassBoat with a 1977 175HP Johnson engine that is crap :mad: I have a good (I hope) 1986 110HP Johnson - My question is is the 110 enough motor for this big a boat if i end up havig to use it :confused: Don't care if it goes 60MPH, just want enough...
  15. Boss Hawg

    1977 175HP Johnson

    Senario- Deceint pee stream on muffs at point of sale- Seller said he just installed new water pump- Got it home & same pee stream on muffs- Decided to put in test tank before trip to lake----NO PEE STREAM Put on muffs while STILL IN TANK & again got deceint Pee stream - Took off muffs & still...
  16. Boss Hawg

    Help Finding Part?

    I'm having trouble finding a Johnson air silencer cover for a 1977 175HP:( Anybody help me out? :redface:
  17. Boss Hawg

    Ranger 375V Steering Box Question

    Was under the dash/console of my new to me 1983 Ranger installing a radio today & noticed two black plastic tubes coming out of the steering box, they are about 12" long & 3/8" ID with a slip on cap on each one :confused: Anybody tell me what they are for? I cant see any use but since Forrest...
  18. Boss Hawg

    Steering Cable Replacement

    I have a 1983 Ranger with a 1977 Johnson 175hp on it- Steering is TIGHT so i assume the cables (2) need replaced :( Anyone steer me to the best (cheepest) place to get them :confused: I think? i can install them myself- Before the "Local" thing is brought up my local Johnson dealer petty much...
  19. Boss Hawg

    Hot Foot- Pros/Cons

    Just bought a Ranger 375-V that has a Hot Foot - Any pro & con remarks are welcome :rolleyes: This is my first to try & a little unsure of it, it'll be next weekend before i get to try it out so i guess i'm asking those who have experence with them to tell me what to exspect & give some advice...
  20. Boss Hawg

    Jack Plate?

    Just picked up a 1983 Ranger 375-V 20' Bassboat that has a 10" jackplate with a 175hp Johnson bolted to it - Question is what is (if any) the purpose of having the Jackplate :confused: Don't have anything against the looks or anything- just dont understand the usefullness of it :rolleyes...
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