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    Where is the diagnostic plug on my Merc

    I have engine model 1F75412DD SN 1B159333 and am looking for the computer connection to run some diagnostics. 2005 75HP 4S Thanks! -Lewi
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    Humminbird power cord

    I have a 597ci hd di and was wondering what the circle part was on the power cord. Thanks! Lewi
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    Who makes Mercury oil filters?

    Wondering if Merc makes their own or if there is another company that is doing this for them. -Lewi
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    Adding tilt switch to bow

    Wondering if i can add a tilt switch to the bow of my boat and what to use. I have a Mercury Four Stroke (75ELPT 4S), 2005, 75, 1F75412DD (model #). Curious if this will work Labeled Boat Marine Contura II Rocker Switch Carling Lighted Tilt Trim | eBay or this too...
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    Change pitch or am I good?

    1) Speed, Cornering 2) Quicksilver 2038P19 Aluminum 3) 13x19 4) 5400 @ 37 mph gps 5) Mercury Four Stroke (75ELPT 4S), 2005, 75, 1F75412DD (model #) 6) Tracker Pro Guide V16, 2006, 16' 1,194lbs I know some of you like crunching prop performance #'s! I was thinking about a Turning Point aluminum...
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    Trim sending unit

    I have a 2005 Merc 75ELPT 4S model # 1F75412DD. Can you tell me or tell me how to see if this has the sending unit so that I can mount a trim gauge. Thanks! Lewi
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    Do I need to change prop pitch?

    1) Nothing really. 2) Quicksilver 2038P19 Aluminum 3) 13x19 4) 5400-5500 @ 40 mph gps 5) Mercury Four Stroke (75ELPT 4S), 2005, 75, 1F75412DD (model #) 6) Tracker Pro Guide V16, 2006, 16' 1,194lbs What I want to know is if I change from the aluminum prop to a stainless which way do I go if any...
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    Choice of Humminbirds...........advice?

    All- I am going back and forth between the 597 ci HD DI Combo and the 858c HD DI Combo. I love to fish but am not a pro by ANY menas. The i-Pilot and the networking are not a necessary feature that I need in the 858c. The 597 does have all the features that I am looking for (gps & DI). What...
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    1989 Johnson 75HP Lower Unit

    Can anyone tell me the gear lube capacity for this lower unit. Thanks! Lewi
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    General Prop Replacement ?'n

    I currently have a Tracker Pro Guide V-16 with a 50 HP 2 stroke MERC and running the stock prop that is 10.5 x 13, 30 MPH @ 5500 RPM WOT which is the max. Am I safe to assume that if I buy a Turning Point or a Solas prop I at least get the same performance as I am not looking to make a...
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    Which Stainless Prop Mfgr.

    I have a 2005 Merc 50 ELPTO NOT Big Foot and am planning on getting a stainless prop but there are soooo many different manufactures and prices out there from Michigan Wheel, Stiletto, Quicksilver and so on. Can someone shed some light on these and others that you know of and give a...
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    Extra wiring in the bow

    Hey all.....I have a 06 v16 SC and there is a set of wires up front behind the panel on the bow where the trolling motor power is connected. I have talked to the dealer in my area and they were no help so I called the customer relations # for tracker and was told that the wires should be hot...
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    Merc trim

    I have a 2005 50ELPTO on my boat and when I was putting it on the trailer at a shallow launch this evening I trimmed the motor up so that I would not get any prop scrape and gave it some power to get it up further on the trailer and the motor automatically trimmed itself down lower. Is this a...
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    Supporting trailer during winter storage

    Hey all....lovin this place so far. Got a question... I will have my boat in the garage over the winter months and want to get the weight off the axle/wheels/bearings, where is the best place to support? Under the trailer behind the wheel wells (I was going to run a span of 2 2x10's across...
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    2006 Pro Guide V16 ?n

    Anyone know under a normal load how deep this boat is at its lowest point? I have some shallow channels that I want to get into and was curious. Thanks!
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