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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Its a 125 y dont know for sure It Is 2+2 It was mentioned here by someone, but Im not sure of that
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    By the way this is the first time I drive a 2+2 motor, it was very noticeable a kick when power hitted of the 4 cylinders working it is not an smooth acceleration as i have with my old 50 hp, Is this a normal thing?
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    I test drived it, rev it to about 5500 according the tach that was on the boat I didnt payed much attention to that don't know really if it could get higher but I believe that was the top
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Zero flex there I tilted up and hanged with my weight, there was no movement at all, also the trim motor had no signs of any oil leak.
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Hehe just noticed all the misspells damn cellphone autocorrect with two languages enabled make a mess, but seems the message got through
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Went to see the boat, nice looking upholstery and seats in decent shape for its age, the owner did take us for a ride I was able to test it, motor started rough but once warm worked good easy 40-42 mph. I checked for gear lube and there was no water and not milky so I guess it's ok, bilge pump...
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Hello, This weekend I will go to see a used boat that is for sale, it's a 2002 Nitro 185 Sport with a Tracker 125 HP outboard, I've read this tracker outboards are Mercury OB just named differently, my plan is to check compression, see if the gear lube is not milky and no water in the...
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    1978 50hp Mercury timing and synchronization

    So I've searched used parts in ebay just to see if that screw is present, and I don't see it now I think somebody put it there, maybe with a reason, but I dont think it is design intent. I will remove and see what happens... hopefully I dont break anything. Still the manual doesnt tell me what...
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    1978 50hp Mercury timing and synchronization

    My outboard has 4 stop screws, I have identified 3 of them that are in the manuals I have, a Service manual and the Seloc, but there is a 4th one I don't see in this manuals, so I'm wondering if this screw was added not in the design intent of this mechanism. see the picture below.
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    1978 50hp Mercury timing and synchronization

    Anyone?
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    About the trim position, make trials in different possitions, I always used the same position in my boat and got 25- 26 MPH out of my 50 HP outboard, just by changing the trim possition to 1 higher place it jumped to 29 MPH, it was a quick easy fix, but something I didn't tried in 18 years...
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    1978 50hp Mercury timing and synchronization

    Hello does anyone knows what this screw is for? I don't see it in the service manual that I have, the issue with this screw is that when trying to push full throttle it hits the bar in the picture and the carburetor can't go WOT, is this screw from design, how come I doesn't show on the manual?
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    Prop problem

    Finally in the water today, the prop worked great, motor also in good shape considering this is an old outboard cruising no issues, 29 MPH top speed right now although I see carbs are not getting to wot I need to check the linkage and cables, it is missing like 1/8 of turn, maybe less I'm happy...
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    making your own gaskets / seals

    I live far from any marine shop and not in the US, I typically buy from internet and have to import this stuff home, takes about 2 weeks to get this things here, this time the seller screwed up and didn't ship on time for my next trip that is why I was looking for alternatives. Now,I just got...
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    Prop problem

    That 25% pitch lose information came from a prop shop YouTube channel this guy is trying to convince to buy only OEM SS props from his shop, although 25% seemed not feasible I don't think anybody fun the industry will fabricate those knowing about that loss and I don't think anybody would buy...
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    Prop problem

    Prop is back looks good I think was good decision to send it to a repair shop, they changed the hub, fixed dings with welding and balanced it, will try It soon.
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    making your own gaskets / seals

    This is the plan now, I got a friend with one of those laser printers he offered to help me, my doubts are in what material to use, the one I purchased online had very little specifications just said automotive gaskets, once arriving I will see if the material looks good.
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    making your own gaskets / seals

    I purchased a kit of some sheets to make gaskets I'll give it a try, if I can make the shake I will pressure test the gear case if it works I will use it while I get the OEM gaskets.
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    making your own gaskets / seals

    Hi, I usually buy all my gaskets online but this time I have ordered the pump base gasket on ebay and the seller hasn't sent it yet, I have a fishing trip very soon and I think it will not arrive on time, so I'm thinking to make one my self, does anybody knows what kind of material is...
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