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    496 HO Failure

    I'm sorry if you have an issue with how I do things. I have saved customers thousands of labor dollars by listening to motors, prevented full tear downs. I have yet to damage customers equipment or company pay for a mistake I've made. I haven't had one call back/rework, have a reputation of...
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    496 HO Failure

    My next step was to just start the motor and use a stethoscope to find the location of the failure. I figure at this point it needs torn down or replaced so I might as well listen to it to get a better idea. I checked our records and luckily they hadn't been to our location before so we didn't...
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    496 HO Failure

    It's been awhile since I've posted, I've come a long way since then but I could use some advice and remembered the forum was a great resource so here I am. Sea Ray boat with a 496 HO was towed off the water, owner said it sounded like a bunch of nuts and bolts were bouncing around the motor...
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    Where can I find NLGI #1 grease?

    Jet foot calls for NLGI #1 grease, I've been to 4 stores and everything is NLGI #2. Where can I find the correct grease and what's a good one to use? Is NLGI #2 ok to use temporarily?
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    How did I do?

    Just bought the 2014 Xpress Xplorer XP180 Tunnel Jet with a 2014 Yamaha 90/65 and a 2014 Back Track Trailer that I was asking about in another thread for $16,000.00. Also has a fitted cover that can been used while trailering. It is like new with 9.7 hours on both boat and motor with the trailer...
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    Deciding between 2 boats

    First one I'm considering is a 2015 Tracker 1754SC with 60/40 Merc 4 Stoke Jet, I've already been told this is underpowered but is at a dealer so I can upgrade the motor. Second is a 2014 Xplorer XP180 Tunnel jet with a 90/65 Yamaha. This is a private seller so an upgraded motor really isn't...
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    Mercury fuel economy and approx. speed?

    My fiance and I are looking at buying a used Tracker 1754 SC with with a Mercury 60/40 JET40ELPT. The one we are looking at has the 7.8 gallon tank, not the 9.5 gallon. I'm wondering what type of fuel economy and top speed I can expect with approximately 500lbs of added weight and also with...
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    Can't get my lower unit on

    1973 Merc 500. Started up motor today to check a couple things and the impeller stopped pumping water. I already had one on hand and replaced it but now can't get the lower unit back on. Water tube is positioned correctly and so is shift shaft. The shift shaft coupler was kinda looking bad and I...
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    1973 50hp Merc planing issues

    I have an excellent running 1973 50hp Merc 4cly that I can't get to plane a 1977 Ozark T163 Sport Fisherman. I have only had boat out once a week ago and the motor moves the boat pretty good and the boat isn't waterlogged. I have tried every pin hole and I can't seem to get the bow down with me...
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    Jet Foot Compatibility?

    I have a 1973/74 (will have to double check for exact year) Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50hp short shaft. I'm wondering if anyone knows if the Model E jet foot is compatible with this motor? If it's not compatible I would appreciate it if anyone can help me with a model number of one that is. Thanks!
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    Mud Motor question

    Currently my 12' aluminium semi-v has a 15hp Suzuki on it, it doesn't need a lot of water to run in but the prop holds it back from going a lot of places I would like to. Now a jet I'm sure would fix this but do to cost and availability in my area it's not a very good option for me. I've been...
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    Difficulty of replacing trigger

    I'm wondering the difficulty of replacing the trigger on a 1979 Mercury 80hp
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    Kill Switch Relocation

    I just finished up yesterday putting stick steer and control cables/box on my 12' aluminium and 15hp motor. After I was done I started thinking how I could kill engine without moving to back of boat. There's no issue with going back to shut it off but in case of an emergency or something I...
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    Around what year is this 80hp Mercury?

    So here's the story: I posted a boat without a motor online for sale or trade for a 80hp-115hp motor. Someone messaged me with the motor in the pic below and said it was a late 80's Mercury 80hp, also said it was redone last year. From Google images it looks to me to be from the 60's but I'm not...
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    Mayfair Float Switch and Bilge question

    So I'm trying to figure out the wiring for the bilge pumps and the Mayfair float switch on my boat. I found 2 good wiring diagrams on here so once I figure out which wire is which I'll be good to go. I'm assuming the black wire on the bilge pumps is the negative? Then for the float switch I have...
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    2 Fish Finders, which is better?

    I have 2 fish finders that I haven't hooked up yet and I'm wondering which one is better. I want to put the better of the 2 on the boat I will be using the most and the other on my little aluminium for when I'm out alone. One is a Impulse 2800 Plus with all the wires, box, and book. The other...
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    Live Well Question

    I bought another boat. A 16' Ozark Sport fisherman Tri-Hull. I need to clean it up a little and lay down carpet but other than that it's solid. This is my first boat with a live well and I want to make sure how I think it works is the actual way it works lol. Attached is 3 pics. The first I'm...
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    33c Red jacket cables vs regular 33c

    I bought a brand new (old stock) Spirit control box to use with my Suzuki DT15. All the parts and instruction booklet were still in sealed bags. After opening and reading the instructions it says for use with Morse 33c Red Jacket Cables but I could use non red jacket 33c cables correct? Is there...
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    Minn Kota Model 65 28lbs, is it enough?

    I would be putting it on a little 12' Aluminium that has a 15hp Suzuki that weighs 89lbs, 2 people combined weight of 290lbs, German Shepherd pup 35lbs and growing fast, 8lb anchor. Stuff idk weights of-6 gallon tank full, 6 gallon spare can full, 3 life jackets, Craftsman 230 piece tool set...
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