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    Gas in oil (making oil)

    So quick back story, my engine was fully submerged in freshwater. I pulled sparks so no hydrolock. Drained oil and replaced filter. Rinsed 5 times with oil .until all water was gone. New sparks and she's been running great. Since the submerging all summer I have done a lot of trolling and...
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    2003 Mercury 4 Stroke starting issue

    So last weekend I was out trolling and my engine died, it sounded like it was starving for fuel. After popping the cowling off I noticed I was missing a bolt in my 3rd carb..I guess its the intake vacuum port..I replaced it along with new brass gas fittings and a new fuel filter. It started up...
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    Mercury 90 prop to jet conversion

    I have a 90 4 stroke..I'm hooked on salmon fishing and I have a jet that I've never used..im hoping somebody has a diagram of all parts needed to swap the prop to the jet..its a San leandro pump...or maybe somebody has a video of swapping prop to jet? Thanks in advance!
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    Perko switch with 3 batteries!

    Hi all, I"m wanting to make my boat self-sufficient regarding my batteries. I have a 90 merc 4-stroke (carb) i have one dedicated battery to the motor, also I have two 12 volts in parallel to run my 67lb thrust motorguide trolling motor. I want to be able to charge my trolling motor batteries...
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    03 mercury 90hp 4stroke 4 cylinder

    Changing oil...i heard that people are using a synthetic..instead of 10w30 in the winter and a 25w40 in the summer..gets over 100 degrees here..what do ya'll think?
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    New powerhead

    Has anybody ordered from crowley marine?
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    Prop damage cause engine damage?

    I have a Mercury 90hp 4 stroke, can a log that damaged my prop mess up my crankshaft? Thanks, Mistabiz
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    03 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke ..how often do i Change the oil

    I got my new motor sept 1st.. I have probably gone fishing twice a week since then..how often do i change the oil? Also how often do i change the oil in my trim/tilt? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..I plan on changing the oil myself so any recommendations... thanks in advance...
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    90 hp 4 stroke on a 1706 bluefin spectrum

    I know that this boat has a max hp rating of 90hp , would it be ok to go with a 90 hp 4 stroke. I believe a 90 hp 2 stroke weighs about 300lbs vs a 90hp 4 stroke that weighs around 390lbs..what ya guys think? Thanks, MistahBiz
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    2003 Mercury 4 stroke 90 hp with prop and jet

    Hi all, Think I found a great deal on this $4500 is what he is asking..Any heads up on problems with this kind of motor? I have a 89 1706 Bluefin Spectrum , pretty sure the max rating is a 90 hp, will a 90hp 4 stroke be too much for my boat? Thanks in advance!! matt
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    1996 Evenrude 88 special (90 hp) with trim & tilt

    Going to check out a potential 90hp tom..finallly!! Wondering if anybody has anything to say about this type of motor.. Thanks in advance
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    1989 spectrum 1706

    Hi all, I'm looking at a 200 hp for my Spectrum 17ft , is this too much for my boat, what can happen if you go over the recommended limit for your boat? Thanks Mistahbiz
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    1989 Spectrum 1706 looking for manual

    To all: So I'm a newbie, been researching bluefins for over a year now, finally picked up a spectrum, just wanted to see if there was anyway to get a manual or something that explains all the functions of the boat? maybe even a wiring diagram?? Thanks, Matt
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    1989 Spectrum 1706 looking for manual

    Hi All, Just bought my spectrum last week, looking for a manual any suggestions: Thanks in advance! Matt
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