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    Shoot Thru Hull Transducer

    Looking for a shoot thru hull transducer that shows fish targets and bottom structure, I have a Lowrance Elite Ti 7. Want a Lowrance transducer if possible with a range of 83/200 Khz. Any information greatly appreciated.
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    1998 Johnson 150 hp FICHT water pump change

    Would like to know how hard it would be to change my water pump. Is thier any thing special that I need to know about removing the bottom out drive, should it be in gear or netural,etc. Any input from you guys would be greatly appreciated. I just purchased the service manual but it dosen't have...
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    1998 Johnson 150 hp FICHT fuel pump Model# J150ILECR

    Hi everyone, need some help, I think I have a faulty fuel pump. When I turn the key on for the pump to start pumping I only hear power to the pump motor and nothing else, the book says it should pump for 10 seconds and then turn off. I tryied to pump fuel from the fuel tank to the fuel pump and...
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    Spark Plug Gap

    Wondering what I should set my spark plug gap at. I have a 1998 Johnson 150 hp FICHT engine. I have the pinned heads and are using XC12PEPB spark plugs. I read on the forum that they should be set at .030 but someone said .028 would be a better setting. What do you guys with the knowledge of...
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    Primer Bulb

    Hi everyone, need a question answered, my primer bulb that I'm replaceing is inside dia. 1/4'', the bulb I bought at the marina was 3/8''. The salesman said that it would work ok, is this true? I have a 1998 150 hp FITCH Johnson fuel-oil injected engine. Any and all answers greatly appreciated.
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    No Fuel from tank to bulb

    Not for sure if I posted this in the right place. Heres my question, I can not get fuel from the fuel tank to the bulb, the bulb will not suck up any fuel. I have a 1998 1850 Crestliner with a 150 hp Johnson. Any and all answers greatly appreciated.
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    Correct Position

    Hi everone, I have a 18.2 Crestliner that rests on the side bunks of the trailer and rollers in the center of the trailer. The boat rests on the bunks and the boat is about 2 inches from resting on the rollers. Is this correct. Wish I had a picture to show you. Hope you under stand what I'm...
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    1998 1850 Tournament Series SC Crestliner

    Hi everone, I posted this on the Crestliner Forum but did not get any responses. Might have a better chance here. My first question is 1. I would like to know what size fuel tank I have. The dealer I bought the boat from says 43 gal. on the paper work, does that sound about right. 2. Where is...
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    1998 Crestliner Gas Tank

    Hi everyone, been awhile since I've been in iboats forum. Need a couple of questions answered. 1. I have a 1998 Crestliner 1850 Tournament SC, 18'2" lg. I need to know if I have a 43 gal. gas tank. I've had it in dry storage for 2 years with half a tank of fuel. First year in storage I had put...
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    Pumping fuel out of boat fuel tank

    Hi everyone, been awhile since I've been on the forum. I need some help on how to siphon fuel that has been setting in my boats fuel tank for a year and a half. I put in Sta-Bil about that time also. I tryied to siphon with a 10' hose but can't even get the hose wet. I have a 1998 Crestliner...
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    Bunk with Rollers

    Hi all, just joined iboats and already have a question. I'm setting up my bunk and roller boat trailer. Question, does the keel rest on the rollers and does the bunks support port and starbard sides. I've asked a few people and I get 3 differant answers. Figured someone from iboats would know...
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    Mercury 9.9/9.9 Big Foot

    I bought a used 2004 9.9 Mercury. My question is, is the 9.9 same as the Big Foot 9.9, if they are differant than in which way. I have the 15" shaft. Answers greatly appreciated.
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    Transporting Outboard

    I have a 2003 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke and I would like to know how I should transport it, can I lay it on the side, does it have to stand upright or can I stand it on edge. Thanks
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    Mercury motor and lower case oil

    Hi everyone, I just purchased a 2003 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke engine, don't have the owners manual so could someone tell me what engine oil and lower case oil to use or recommend. The engine has about 40-50 hrs on it. I ordered the owners manual but will take 2 weeks to receive it.<br />...
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    3 month old gas Johnson 150 Ficht

    Hi all, would 3 month old gas still be ok to use. I have a 1998 Johnson 150 Ficht engine. Don't want to take a chance, :confused: especially with these engines. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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