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    What grease do I pack my bearings with?

    Hello I was replacing my wheel bearings and I was wondering if I use marine grease being as it is moisture resistant or high temp wheel grease to pack my bearings or if there is a better brand than another just curious what everyone else does Thank You John
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    How many Amps does my24 volt Motor Guide FW FB 71 Draw??

    I was curious how many amps my 24 volt Motor Guide FW FB 71 Draws Thanks
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    Which battery to buy Interstate or AC Delco

    I have a 71# thrust 24 volt motor guide and I can't decide between the Srm 27 battery from interstate and the mf 27 or 29,30(someone said they didn't make the 30 anymore not sure I'd this is true) from AC delco any experiences or help would be appreciated delco battery has a longer warranty too...
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    Tach has never worked

    I bought my boat (87 75 horse Merc) 2 years ago and the tach has never worked I dont know if its the gauge or the rectifier or just a bad wire somewhere is there a test a can do to narrow it down. I did test the batery voltage when running and it is 14 volts and it does charge good so any help...
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    What can I see if I take this plate off

    I have an 87 75 horse 4 cyl. mercury when I look through the 1 plug hole I can see little chips and I also have some chips on the end of my plug there is 10 bolt heads around the back of my motor on the edges that look like they hold on the piece that the plugs screw into my question is can I...
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    Torque specs for Flywheel and Stator

    Hello I am putting a Stator in my 1987 75 HP merc I was wondering what to torque the stator and Flywheel to Thanks Johnnie
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    mk 210 or Guest 2611 which is better ???

    I am going to buy a onboard charger I think I narrowed it down to the minkota mk 210 or the Guest 2611 what are your opinions about each or do you have a better one in mind I just have a starting battery and a trolling battery to charge but it is a hassle I dont want to deal with charging...
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    how to test my stator ????

    I called the shop and he said it sounded to him like the high side on my stator was bad he said if i brought it by he could test it can I test it at home I have a meter that measures voltage and ohms thanks
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    87 75 merc is this the right stator does anyone have OEM #???

    Hello I have a 87 75 horse merc. on a 16ft Hydra-Sports Bass Boat I just left the ramp this morning got up on plane and drove about 2 miles then all the sudden it felt/sounded like I just let off the throttle but I didnt it was all the way down we fished till noon or so but every time we would...
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    Trolling motor battery voltage ??

    I bought a new trolling motor battery last year now when I charge it I cant get it past 12.3 volts mostly about 12.1 volts is that the normal? because I thought 12.8 was about normal Is this battery bad? Thanks
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    Grease tilt tube

    I have a grease zert on my tilt tube and was going to grease it nothing wrong with it just routine maintence but wasnt sure what grease should I use I have some regular automotive grease in my grease gun now is there anything wrong with using it Thanks
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    87 75 horse merc fuel leak?

    I am kinda new to boat motors so please forgive me I went out to start my boat for the first time this year and when I pumped my bulb tight each pump after that caused fuel to leak out of the casing where the alumininum piece that hooks to the fuel line that goes into the casing im not sure what...
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    fish finder advice

    I am hoping to get a Lowrance x-135 they will be on sale before long but they have limited quantities so if I couldnt get one of them I thought about getting the hummingbird 570 instead I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with either one or if you have a better suggestion for around...
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    87 75 horse mercury fuel mixture

    I was reading through the posts but never found mine but it seemed alot of mercurys close to that year was 50:1 so I was making sure mine was thanks
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