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    Trolling motor tray foot pedal pan for Ranger bass boat

    After looking through the archives here, I haven't been able to find any threads about installing a recessed foot pedal tray in Rangers. I know there is a lot of foam under there, but was hoping someone else had some insight. All the youtube videos are for other boats and don't have much foam. I...
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    86? 150 Blackmax fireing #1 on wrong stroke

    Hello, I store a bass boat every year for a friend, and do some work for him when needed. He has this 150 hp ser # A905691. He says that it starts good, idles good, but boggs on take off, and won't get on plane at all. He's had it to the merc shop near his home twice last summer, and still no...
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    2003 Ranger 175 VS bought today...question

    Bought myself a Like new Ranger today at auction (very excited). I have just one question (so far). Under the center of the seat section are two grab handles that are on retractable straps and they don't come out very far. Can't figure out what they would be used for. Any thoughts? Thanks Jeff
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    2003 Merc 125 hp been setting years-what can I expect?

    Hello, I bought a 2003 Ranger 175 VS today at an auction. To look at it, I doubt it has been used too much ever! The trailer tires still have the nips on them, and the boat tags expired in March '06. Still had 03 dated batteries in it. This is my first "modern" Merc, and I'm more of an...
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    Rude 150 hp spark plugs?

    Hello, looking for the right plugs to install in my 1986 150 hp E150TLCDC. It has NGK BZ7HS-10 in it now, but when I look it up by application, it gives a Champion and an NGK number that does not have an electrode ground...just flat tip. I'm ok with that, but should I go with the Champions or...
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    Cold start primer solenoid issues-'86 Evinrude 150 hp

    Hello, trying to figure out the fuel primer. It's an '86 Evinrude 150 hp that has had the VRO bypassed, but I think it's still using the VRO fuel pump. Long story kinda short, It has always been cold blooded but has always started. Would bogg once in a while on take off. On a cold Mich morning...
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    New windshields...need istallation help

    Just recieved my new plexiglass (maybe lexan) windshields from Custom Mold & tint. They look awesome, but didn't come with any instructions. The outer edges actually are not molded flat, kinda warp upwards. I need them to actually bend downward on the gunnels. Should I heat them up to form them...
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    hatch carpet lid gap?

    Hello, I'm working on raising the floor in the bow of my Ranger. I made hatch doors for the storage areas that were under the seats. I'm now wondering if I made the gap big enough between the hatch doors and the floor to fit the carpet in. Is there a rule of thumb in the gap size? I want it to...
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    1986 Evinrude 150 hp Throttle questions

    Hello, working on my winter projects, got me to checking the throttles and linkage. I'm wondering as I'm watching the operation of the carbs, when I'm at full throttle, should the carbs be completely open? The arms are going as far as they're supposed to, but the three throttle plates are only...
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    Indiana Legal advice: Seller not providing an Indiana boat title

    Hello, I purchased a Ranger boat back in December at an Auction in Indiana. I was promised by the auctioneer and the owner that it had a good title, they just didn't have it at sale time. The people that sold it were going to file for a lost title and send it to me. Should be cut & dry. Well now...
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    Determin a motor with wrong ID tag???

    Hello, I bought a Ranger 375v recently with an Evinrude 150 hp on it...or so I thought. When I ran the ID numbers on the mounting bracket, it comes back as a 115 hp Johnson. I can tell the bracket has been repainted to from white to match the light blue metalic Evinrude color. Is it possible to...
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    Omc Cobra water leaking from around anode

    Hello, I'm working on an OMC Cobra lower unit, 1988 vintage with a 3.0. When running it on garden hose there is lot of water running from around the anode on the lower front of the lower unit. Is this normal, or is a seal blown out? I've worked on many Mercruiser units, but this is my first...
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    Johnson 35hp tune specs & lower unit

    Hello, I was hoping someone here could help me with the point gap/tune specs for a 1978 35 hp Johnson. Also, I need to check/replace the clutch dog, but don't have any schematics on the lower unit. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Jeff
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    90 Evinrude 25HP

    Well, I have another question. This time it's on my 25 hp Evinrude, modle E25TELESB serial R 08559112. It feels as if it is not giving all that it can. I did find the timing was not advancing fully to the stop at wide open. It was staying about a half inch away. I fixed that. I have not had it...
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    Seahorse 3 HP

    Hello, I just bought a Seahorse 3 HP, and just wondered what year it was, and what to gap the sparkplugs? Also, is anybody remanufacturing the decals for it, in case I decide to restore it? The Model # is JW10. The Serial # is 1047609. The plug wire date code is 1-51. Thanks a lot.
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    Chry 105 horse worth?

    Hello, I have a 105 horse that I would like to sell, but don't know the value. It's modle #10575 and ser#2082. I believe it to be a 1969. It's very clean, runs excellent. Seems to be all original. I've fixed a few things, and have copies of the original repair manuals. Can any one suggest what...
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    Chry 105 charging system

    Hello all, well I got my outboard to pump water, and it seems to be runing good. The next thing I need to tackle, is the charging system. Should it be charging more than 12.2? I would believe it should charge 13-14 volts. The purple wire from the motor to the front is not hooked to anything, and...
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    Chrysler 105 charging system

    Well, I finally got my outboard to pump water, and it seems to be running very well. However, the battery does not seem to be charging. The purple wire in the harness that goes to the front is not hooked up to anything, and has 5-7 volts on it w/motor running. Is this for a volt or amp gauge...
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    Chrysler 105 questions?

    Hi, I'm new to this board, and new to outboards. Forgive me if I have too many questions for the first time. I just purchased a 105hp Chrysler unit that has not been run for a couple of years. I believe the year to be either '68 or '69. The serial # is 2082 and the model # is 10575. Can anyone...
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