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    Motor Guide Xi5 route issues

    I wanted to share this information with you if anyone is having trouble with the route feature on their Motor Guide Xi5 with pin point GPS. Everything works on mine except the route feature. I contacted tec. support, and they said there is a known problem, and their engineers are working on...
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    Motor Guide shaft replacement

    I am replacing the shaft on my Motor Guide ix5 trolling motor. What would you recommend using on the threads of the shaft to keep the water out of the motor. Thanks...
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    charging trolling motor batteries

    ok great, sure do appreciate the help. Thanks...
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    charging trolling motor batteries

    My trolling motor is 24 volt, is there a way I can charge the batteries with a battery charger without having to remove the cables from the batteries and charging them separately? Thank you...
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    Exhaust manifold bolt torque spec.

    thank you, I appreciate the info.
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    Exhaust manifold bolt torque spec.

    What is the torque spec for exhaust manifold bolts and for the riser bolts on a 1993 4.3L Merc. cruiser? I appreciate anyone's help. Thanks...
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    manifold bolts

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate all your help. Never thought about grinding off the bolt heads and removing the manifold for better access to the bolt stud. Thanks again everyone.
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    manifold bolts

    I have a 1993 merc. cruiser 4.3L I have to replace the manifold on one side and I am afraid of breaking the bolts. I have applied quite a bit of pressure to the point I am afraid they might break off, so I quit before I snapped one off. Any suggestions? I appreciate anyone's help. Thanks...
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    evinrude wont start

    possible timing issue, check key in flywheel, plug wires could be crossed, maybe water in fuel?
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    2004 Yamaha Z200TXRC hdpi - Fuel in Exhaust

    Do your plugs have to be indexed? On some motors the plugs have to be indexed and if they aren't indexed correctly your engine will not perform properly. Just sayin'
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    Instruments for a 1976 Merc 200, 20 HP outboard

    Check with Schermerhorn harbor phone # 315-324-5966 and ask for Lynn, he might be able to help. He is very knowledgeable. Good luck...
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    Replacing head gasket 1957 35hp Johnson

    As long as the metal rings are not distorted in any way you should be fine.
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    LF 1986 90 HP Mercury L6 Owners Manual

    Not sure if they would have it but maybe try ()
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    Auto start assembly

    I have a 1999 50hp 4-stroke (Model#50ELPT4S) (Serial#0G773202) Motor runs great but starts hard when cold. Is there a test procedure to test the Auto Start Assembly (Electro Thermal Plunger) part#825106T Also is there a way to test the Solenoid Coil part#97685T I would greatly appreciate...
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    lower cowl removal

    Have a 2019 evinrude 75hp e-tec How do i remove the lower cowling so i can replace the bottom spark plug. Thanks...
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