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    What is this Railing for?

    good day all, There is a "railing" on the left side of the interior of my bass boat that I don't know what it's for...... it has a lip in in like something should slide into it, but not sure what? Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance, let me know if you have any questions...
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    on board Charger

    good day all, I am working on learning about my new boat, its a bass boat. Challenger Mark IV 18ft. It has a Merc 1500 150 hp power tilt/trim. Great boat, just working out all the kinks and learning more about it. I found this "panel" in the gas tank compartment, but don't see an onboard...
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    is this my fuel pump?

    good day all, I wanted to know if anyone can tell me if this is my fuel pump on my Merc 1500 outboard? if so, where would the filter be? I am attaching a pic of what I think is my fuel pump.... Thanks, Brook
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    help with an 5 Pole Ignition Switch..

    Good Day All, I am trying to troubleshoot a wiring issue with my accessories wiring on my 1977 Challenger with Merc 1500 outboard. I wanted to know if with the attached diagram you can tell me what pole/colour wire coming from the ignition switch and or wiring harness controls the accessories...
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    Motor Raises out of the water in reverse?

    good day all, When I am putting my boat in the water, and give it a little power and in reverse , the motor will raise up and come almost out of the water? Does anyone know what would cause this? Thanks in advance, Brook
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    Dog Ears for testing motor?

    Good Day All, I am in the process of testing my motor, and wanted to know a couple of things about using the "dog ears" for testing.. 1. how long can I test the motor with the dog ears on? 2. Can I put my motor in gear with the dog ears on? Thanks in advance, Brook
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    Mercontrol throttle box... grease to use?

    good day all, I wanted to know what type of grease to use to lubricate my throttle box gear control? When I open the unit up, it appears to be a standard automotive grease, but I was finding info in the forum about White Lithium Grease? Would this be sufficient? Thanks, Brook
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    Fuel Gauge show empty "ON" and "Start"

    hi all, I have a 1977 Challenger Mark IV with a MERC 1500 150 hp. I Have just installed a new internal wiring harness and ignition switch. I have just tested and fired up the motor, and all looks and sounds good. The one thing that I have a question about is that when I put the key in the...
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    Merc 150 losing power after new ignition switch?

    I have just installed a new ignition switch on my Challenger Mark IV, and I did a wire to wire transfer. However, when I charge my battery, and get ready to turn the motor over. The motor tries to turn over and I got it on the water on Sunday, and it ran great just until I was about it hit open...
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    question abt Johnson Trolling Motor

    Good Day All, I have just recently purchased a 1977 Challenger Mark V Bass boat and it has a Johnson 2400 Model JBF4Y Trolling Motor on it and i'm trying to figure out how to get it wired up properly. Can / Does anyone have any wiring diagrams for the power supply/foot pedal they can send...
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    internal wiring harness / wiring diagram

    good day all, I have a Merc 1500 150HP with thunderbolt ignition, and am having to replace the internal wiring harness and wanted to know if anyone has a wiring diagram that they could pass on to me? Thanks in advance, Brook
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    Looking for 3 Position 5 Pole Ignition with Separate Choke?

    Hi all, I am looking for the above mentioned Ignition Switch for my Mercury 1500 150 hp outboard? I have a MerControl Throttle box.... if that helps... Hope someone can help me. Please let me know you need more info.. Brook
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    mercontrol 5 pole separate choke ignition

    Good day all, I have a MerControl throttle box running a 150 hp Merc 1500 motor and my ignition switch has gone out. My ignition switch is a 5 pole with a separate choke and I wanted to know if its possible to replace it with a 5 pole push to choke ignition switch? Thanks in advance, Brook
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    1978 Challenger Mark V Bass Boat - any info?

    good day all, I have just purchased a 1978 Challenger Mark V and don't have a owners manual on and cannot find any info online about the manufacuturer, or how to get another manual. I would like to have the manual just to have, but am also wanting to learn more about the boat just for my own...
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    Merc 1500 Wiring Diagram?

    Good Day All, I have a Merc 1500, and MERCONTROL throttle box, with a 6 pole ignition starter. I am having to replace the key ignition, but don't have a wiring diagram for what the color coded wires are for? hope someone can help! Thanks, Brook
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