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    ez loader spring bushings

    working on an ez loader with the "C" style slipper springs. my question is how tight should the bushings fit in the eye end of the spring? Ive got new bushing but they seem too loose. the springs to not appear to be very worn but with as loose as the bushings are, I am questioning it.
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    johnson 15 horse water exit?

    So I've got an 85 johnson 15 horse. I bought it from a guy who had not ran it in years. i replaced the water pump, fuel pump, rebuilt carb. my question is where exactly does the water exit this motor? ive got water coming out the tell tale, water coming out from the vents above the water intake...
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    mercury 90 fuel issue?

    hey guy's, I've got a 90HP Mercury 2 stroke on my 99 tracker. I assume the motor is also a 99 it's the original motor as far as I can tell. My problem is this. Last time out to the lake, It had a real hard time starting and ended up taking it home do to a serious pluming leak. today, started a...
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    tracker interior........Please help

    I am somewhat new to boats, but am learning quick. my 99 tracker has developed a leak, which I believe to be in the plumbing. the rivets are all tight, and no damage to the hull or transom, so the plumbing......the bilge pump is leaking water when running, and the live well valve/pump joint is...
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    tracker 185

    I am trying to find out what the flooring of my 99 tracker 185 is constructed of. I believe the upper front deck is plywood, but how about the rear deck, and the lower flooring. is the lower flooring where the driving seats are aluminum or wood? I have heard it depends on the year. does anyone...
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    multiple batteries

    I have a 99 tracker, and it has 3 batteries in it. 2 deep cycle and 1 starting. my question is what things should be powered by which battery? The PO has the trolling motor on one deep cycle, and Everything else on the starting. It seems a little backwards to me, but I am no expert. my thoughts...
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    99 tracker leaning to the left

    I recently purchased a 99 tracker 185. took it out for the first time today. I am new to the boating world, I have owned a few small boats in the past all being tiller controlled. while driving, the boat leans (or lists?) to the left rear. also it feels as though I have to fight it to keep it...
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    TRACKER 185 special edition

    so does anyone know what the difference between a 1999 pro team 185 and a 185 special edition?
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    1997 Tracker pro team 17

    looking to upgrade my fishing vessel. so I will be looking at a 97 tracker pro team 17. I know so far it has the 40 horse mercury i believe. factory trolling motor and electronics. my question is to anyone familiar with these trackers. what things should I be looking for in a used boat? I know...
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    oil mixing ratios

    In my experience with older 2 stroke dirt bikes, I was always told that the factory suggested ratio was determined using oils of that day. with the advancement in oil technology they lubricate better and thus a slightly less rich oil ratio was needed. So my question is what would be the ideal...
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    Eska 9.9 fuel issue

    I have an old eska 9.9 mid 70's i think. I am having a fuel issue. with the stock (but all new) fuel connector, rebuilt carb including fuel pump. the thing runs awesome but I am having a problem with it running out of fuel. I have narrowed it down to the fuel connection. it is letting air...
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    HELP! eska cooling

    I have a 1976 1978C eska 9.9. I am getting it ready to see the water for the first time since I have owned it. My question is, is this thing supposed to have a thermostat? the place I have been getting parts from shows a listing for it and I had them send me one. but when I pulled the cylinder...
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    ESKA lower unit PLEASE HELP!

    I have an 1976 1978C Eska 9.9 lower unit I am attempting to re seal. just below the water pump housing is a white plastic/nylon part. I can't get it out. It will spin but not come out. the seal is just below this I believe. any help please!!!!!!!!!!
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    Help! anyone know what this boat is?

    14' fiberglass tri-hull. registration says taylor manufacturing.....no luck. I saw one very similar for sale as a Sears Gamefisher. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys. I know the pics aren't that good I will try to get more but I have already began striping it.
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