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    Replaced 3 way (nav/off/anchor) 6 pin switch on 93 tracker pro 17

    the original switch had a broken prong. Wired up exactly the way it was 1-6 and it works except when in anchor position the led lights on the bilage and livewell switches turn on. The pumps don't turn on just the led lights on the switches. No issues at all when in the navigation (nav and...
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    Reflooring boat for the 3rd time, still looking for a working combo of wood/glue for longevity.

    First time I purchased expensive 3/4" Marine-grade plywood. It rotted in < 4 years. Second time I used 3/4" treated plywood and an exterior, water-based, marine grade glue (Henry's if I remember correctly). The wood lasted, but the glue only held for 2 years. I am ready for round 3 and want...
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    1973 Mercury 500 control box (key ignition, choke, shift-interrupter, tach connector) wiring questions

    Here is the diagram of the wiring. https://maxrules.com/oldmercs/Wiring/1966ona/26A.jpg The wire harness connecting to the control box has 7 wires z(black, white, red, yellow, gray, brown, and a color I can only describe as peach or salmon- I am guessing the "tan" on in the diagram?) The...
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    Help removing propeller shaft bearing housing that is pressed into the carriage.

    The prop shaft roller/needle bearings fell out during a re-installation, after replacing the prop shaft seals. I was able to locate all but 1... So now I will have to replace the prop shaft bearing. I will have to pull the newly installed seals to get to the bearing housing. My question is does...
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    1973 Mercury 500 50 HP Thunderbolt Ignition model # 3482627 Spark Advance/Throttle ?s

    My brother just replaced the plugs, wires, rebuilt the Carbs and fuel pump because the motor would not keep it's prime and would die at idle and low speed. This did not fix the problem completely. I found a couple of air leakes around the fuel pump and fixed them myself. Now the motor will...
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