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    '05 Merc 60HP Bigfoot 2 Stroke: Coolant Water LOW PRESSURE ??

    My OB has developed a ticking sound and I'm wondering if it might be the Impeller. I ve searched these forums (AND the owners manual) but can't find: A chart showing the motor RPM VS (what might be the expected) water flow at that RPM or MINIMUM suggested water pressure. For example, my...
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    '05 Merc 60 HP Bigfoot 3 CYL. TWO stroke- KNOCKING

    :(I am the second owner..its probably got less than 200 hours on it . Last year I thought I detected a small knocking at idle (1000 RPM). I spoke to a tech I met at a gas station (boat not there) and he said that the sound was normal. Its HARD to hear what the motor is doing at speed as its on a...
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    2005 Merc Bigfoot 2Stroke 60HP ELPTO: Set Idle

    The factory Idle setting plate on the motor says 650 RPM. The sticker on the AirBox says that idle should be no higher than 800RPM or could cause shifting problems. Thats all fine and good. What I'd like to know is how/where to set the idle (lower). Is it simply turning a screw (in/out) like...
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    Getting a 21'Pontoon OFF the trailer: Ideas/Comments ?

    I'm going to build a 8'W X 16'' long 'dolly' so that I can put my SunTracker 21' away in the garage for the Winter. The boat alone (~6ft high) will fit inside but it won't go in on the trailer (8'4" high) and the trailer is too long (26') to get the door shut so my question is: any ideas on...
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