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    1997 force 40hp "tracker" -possible trim unit failure?

    Here it is! I was trying post it originally but it wouldn't let me!
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    1997 force 40hp "tracker" -possible trim unit failure?

    Hey yall! I have a 1997 Force/mercury "tracker" outboard unit I'm having trim issues with. As I'm about to go on plain - I trim up so I don't burry the skeg in shallow water. I started to notice that as I apply throttle- the unit will push itself all the way down under load before I get on...
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    1997 force mercury 40 hp- starting sequence?

    Following up- did as you said to the letter- and boom! - starts in less than a second every time.thank you again!
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    1997 force mercury 40 hp- starting sequence?

    Inspected it already. Good voltage. Good ohms. I don't overheat it- I just give it a 2-5 second break in between.
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    1997 force mercury 40 hp- starting sequence?

    Hey guys, I am in need of some help. I have a 1997 force 40 hp mercury and on relatively cool and cold mornings. I have to sit and crank it for about 10 minutes until it gets internally warm enough to actually start. Is there a sequence that someone knows that I don't? I normally put the key...
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    Long time lurker- and finally bought a j16 CS.need some help on the front deck.

    Hey guys!, Hope everyone is well and are preparing for summer! I recently picked up a j16! However, I need to shorten the front deck by about a foot. How would I go about doing that? I was considering cutting it just before the rolled edge but am unsure if I'm going in the right direction...
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