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    Hard Cranking 40 hp Merc Broke Starter Ears

    Hi I have a early 80's 40 two stroke on a bass tracker. I had the ignition module replaced last year and have just broken the starter tabs off after trying to start it. This is the second time this has happened. had it welded two years ago. It seems like it sometimes is really hard to crank...
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    Broken Starter Mount Ears

    I just found out that the "ears" from the power head lower housing that mount the starter are both broken off. This not the loose starter bracket but the one fixed to teh engine block lower section. Is there any kind of fix for this that anyone has used to repair these? Can they be welded...
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    Another Water Pee Hole Problem/Question

    I am having an issue with the water flow. I have a 40 hp 1982 two stroke. I replaced the water pump impeller but still do not get a full strong water from the pee hole it just kind of dribbles out at idle and gets a little stronger at higher RPM but the water is cold. I took off the lower unit...
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    82 Mercury 40 HP Starting Problem

    I have a 82 Bass Tracker III with a 40HP mercury 2 stroke motor. I am having some issues with the starter or with it starting. When I hit the key it almost seems like the starter bogs way down during the first two turns of the starter almost stopping and then picks up speed and then turns over...
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    Motor Identification and Starting problem 84 Bass Tracker III

    I have a 84 Bass Tracker III and am looking for a mercury motor manual. I can't seem to be able to identify the motor by the serial number. It is a 40 HP with a serial number of 5994588. I would like to get a manual as I am having some issues with the starter. When I hit the key it almost...
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    Bass Tracker Bilge Pump Hose

    I just bought an 84 Bass Tracker 3 that had a cracked bilge pump hose. The hose basically fell apart and I am trying to replace it but it runs from the bilge next to the drain plug to the side of the boat where the discharge fitting is. The problem is that all the panels around the fitting are...
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    84 Bass Tracker Bilge Pump Hose

    Anyone have any thoughts on this? I know this is a pretty stupid question, but I hate to start ripping up deck and carpet only to find there was a simpler way. Thanks for any comments and help. ...I just bought an 84 Bass Tracker 3 that had a cracked bilge pump hose. The hose basically fell...
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    Mercury 40 horse stupid question

    I just bought an 86 bass tracker III with a mercury 40 horse OB, no power trim or tilt. I can not figure out how to unlatch the motor to raise it for transport. I can pull the height cross pin and lift the motor but I have to believe i am missing something, I do not see any release lever...
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