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    Ive Got One!!

    If the powers that be are nice enough to provide us with our own forum, I hate to see it wasted!! Mine is a 1985 14.5ft Bass series with a Johnson 48SPL. Great little boat for its small size, handles rough water pretty well but have never really taken into anything uncomfortable. 3 1/2 foot...
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    "Service Engine Soon"UPDATE-Light cleared

    Hey all, I have a 98 GMC Sonoma 2WD 4cyl. and just replaced the gone bad catalytic converter. Of course the check engine light has been on and now that I have replaced the converter, does anyone know how to reset the light? I did not replace the O2 sensor as I am hoping it might still be good...
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    LCX15MT wont power on

    Lowrance FF not even 2 years old and I can't get it to turn on. Contacted Lowrance and "Unfortunately, due to rapid advancements in the electronics industry, the parts originally used to build your LCX-15MT are no longer available from our vendors. The unavailability of parts for use in repair...
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    MinnKota Edge...lower arm removal

    Well, I did a dumb thing last time out. Forgot to pull up TM when running boat back up on trailer. Broke the upper arm bracket which I replaced but as I was doing repair noticed that the lower arm is slightly twisted. Need to remove it and do some adjusting with a BFH. Anyone know how to take...
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    Phone installation gurus

    Having phone problems. I can call out no problem but incoming calls I get either one ring then flat static or sometimes no ring at all. Phone company checked its line and said problem is at my end so looks like I am rewiring tomorrow. My phone cable is six strand (yellow, red, green, black...
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    Mystery wiring connector

    Engine is a '96 48HP SPL. Recently bought the boat used. While digging around in the engine compartment looking for a dropped screw, I dug out two connectors that are not in use. One is a three prong (white, blue, yellow) which I am pretty sure is for tilt/trim which I don't have :-( The...
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    OK WHERE THE *&@# DID THE SCREW GO?

    Taking off the air silencer box and one of the screws slipped thru my cold numb fingers. I have searched everywhere in the engine compartment (took off carbs and starter so I could see pretty much everywhere) and it is nowhere to be found. I am thinking it must have escaped down the shift rod...
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    High Rev at idle

    Ok back again!! '96 Johnson 48 SPL. After resolving my runaway problem last week (http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=28;gtid=1213161;gpid=1213161#gpid1213161) I put everything back together and cranked her up. Now I am getting around 2000 RPM at idle in neutral. I am...
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    Runaway Revs!! J48ESLEDC..UPDATE>>HELP!!

    I have a '96 48 HP Johnson. Replaced impeller and thermostat last weekend and took her out this morning for a lake run. Was a little on the cool side this morning (53*) and engine was a little hard to start (always started quick before). Once started it did not want to idle without the fast...
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    SHIFT ROD SCREW J48ESLED (PICS) UPDATE

    Need a little guidance here fellas. Changing water pump on my '96 48HP. Not sure which is the screw I need to remove. There are 2. Do I need to remove "A" or "B" or both? Thanks for the help.
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    Hitch insert

    I have a freebie insert with a 1 1/2 inch drop. To make my trailer ride level I really need about a 1 1/2 rise. If I remove the ball and flip the hitch insert over will it compromise the integrity of the weld on the drop/rise of the insert? Thanx for any advice.
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    Kenmore Dishwasher

    My daughters Kenmore dishwasher (model 587 think its made by D & M) is not working. It doesn't seem to want to fill up to the proper level. When turned on the 1st cycle drains any water (pump is working fine), then it goes into fill mode. It only lets in enough water to barely cover the...
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    Part # - Ignition Switch-Update/Sucess/TYA

    Need to replace the ignition switch on my '96 48HP Johnson. Can anyone help me with a part #? Thanx for any help you can provide.
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    Wowza

    My sister is a veteran garage sale junkie and picked up a 74 20 HP Merc for $ 39 that was allegedly running a year ago. I just rebuilt a 75 50 HP so unless it is reallly dogged man she scored a heckuva deal. Any known issues you guru's know about on this engine. Serial number is 4053627...
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    Bilge Pump Fuse

    Searched but all the topics referring to this question were loaded with tons of general information/debates but all I really want to know is what size fuse should I use. It is a BlackMax 650 gph on a 12V system. I have a float switch hooked up inline as it is a trailered/garaged boat and I...
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