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    How to test / check a Tachometer? 60hp Mariner

    I recently replaced the switch box on and this solved a bunch of problems I was having. Im now up and running. But now I have another issue. The tachometer is no longer working. The ring light works but I have no RPM reading. The back of the tach. has three wires, black, purple, and gray in the...
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    wire rot (can I rewire)?

    I have a 1984 Mariner 60hp 3cyl. Im having issues with the electrical parts on the motor. Most of the wires have rotted coming from the stator and the trigger. I want to know, if I pull the fly wheel off can I cut the wires and solder on some new ones?(make my own wiring harness) I was able...
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    water in the pontoon logs / finding leaks

    I have found that both of my pontoon logs are filling with water when I get home from a trip I remove the lower plugs from the tubes to get it out. My question is how can I find where the water is getting in? I was thinking of using my compressor but I dont want to blow up my pontoons with to...
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    TLDI air pump cost

    I have my motor in the shop. I was told today that I need to replace the air pump. Fuel and air psi are around 50 psi. Need to be at 80 & 90 PSI I being told the cost for the pump is $680. :eek: is there a better cost for this part out there? 2004 90B TLDI. Tohatsu.
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    Underskining toon ?

    Anyone see any other material other than sheet aluminum to underskin a toon? I was looking at some glass board sheets at lowes today and they look like they would do the job & an cost alot less. 4' x8' Frp fiber board. .090 thick. Seem strong, water proof, mold proof, cheep $26 a sheet...
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    Treated wood ok?

    Is pressure treated 3/4 ply doubled up ok to make a new transom board out of ? Mine is still ok but I'd like to make one so it will be ready when I need it. My boat makes about 15 trips a year to the lake. 8hr max each time.
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    I tested my new prop. where should I go now?

    I took my pontoon out for a test run yesterday. I had issues. I had a new prop (Turning point Hustler 15p 13-3/4'') on the motor after rebuilding the lower unit. I think I picked the wrong prop . My max RPM was 4500 and I need 5500. I did get 26.6 MPH from my gps unit think I need togo from...
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    Rear tie down placement

    I have a pontoon with.a lift trailer. I'm looking for a good place to put rear tie downs on. I don't want to hook to the transom because it is just hanging by a few bolts an it already has the weight of the motor hanging on it. Should I hook a rachet strap to the underside of the deck? Will be...
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    Fold out table

    Is anyone using a fold out table on there pontoon? I was thinking of making one hinged off the fencing. Just wondered if this was being done and if not why. I thought it may keep it out of the way when it is in the down position.
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    cheep LED nav lights

    Found these LED lights on ebay they are cm flexible light strips they have 3M backing on the so its a very easy install. I used them for my navigation light on my pontoon. They seem to work great.
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    will this work?

    I'm trying to set up my batteries in my boat. below is a pic of a setup. Can you take a look and see if this will work? hear is a link to the kind of switch I illustrated in the picture. Dual Circuit Plus? Battery Switch...
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    Tldi no start

    Well I just finished rebuilding lower unit and placed the motor on the transom of my pontoon. Hooked everything up ( fuel,batt.,tac. ) new 12 gal fuel tank and new gas from the station that day. Battery fully charged new plugs (autolite) Turned the key first time > fired up and ran for about...
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    trim gauge for TLDI

    Does Iboats have a trim gauge that will work for a Tohatsu TLDI motor? If so how are these wired in?
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    TLDI battery

    I have looked at the tohatsu web page and it recomends the following Do I need a special battery to start a TLDI?? Because of the additional power requirements needed for a direct injection, TLDI? motors require you to use a marine battery with the following rating: 850 Cold Cranking Amps...
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    gas can on boat (safe)

    is it safe to carry an extra gas can (5gal.) on the boat? maybe even one of those metal military cans? If I go out on a big lake or plan on camping.
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