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I'm a little lost as to how long it takes to charge trolling motor batteries. I have a 2,6, & 10 amp battery charger. I am charging two batterie at the sametime at 2 amp's. I started charging both batteries at 6am this morning they have been charging for about 16.5 hours. the battery charger...

I just got a 24v trolling motor and two brand new batteries. I was told in order to get 24v's I would have to connect jumper wire + from one battery to - on the other battery, and then connect by trolling motor leads + on one battery and - on the other. My question is can I charge both...

My question is, if the rectifier is bad, can it cause starting problems. I looked at my rectifier this morning and saw some fray wires and the wires were missing it's covering. I tape it up, but the one wire looks like its about to fall off. Does the rectifier have anything to do with starting...

Can you use automotive spark plugs in place of marine spark plugs. mav

I have a 1975 Evinrude 70hp, the problem that I am having is when I try to start the motor, the motor backfires like a shotgun being fired. I also noticed that the crab's are leaking gas down into the bottom of the eigine pan. I do have to admit, I have the motor tiltted forward. Also I have...

I have a 1975 Evinrude 70 hp, and I am having a problem with the steering. It seems that the sterring wheel has became harder to turn. I mean I have to use 2 hand to turn the boat and i have to really pump the wheel. I checked all that I can and everything seem normal from the back end. Does...

I have a 1975 Evinrude 70 hp on a 1987 Ranger Astec bass boat. I have a tach, fuel, RMP and heat gages. Does anyone know how I can hook this gages to the motor. I have no connections on the controls. Thanks mav,

I have a 1975 70hp Evinrude. I was out on the water fishing. The motor was running great no problems, I used the motor to move too about two or three places. I was going to a forth place and while in route, my motor just quit. I heard some clanking and the motor died. It turns over but it...

I had a 115hp murcury on my boat but it was stolen from my Ranger bass boat. I replaced it with 70hp evinrude. Frist off I know nothing about boat motors, forgive me i have several questions...I have the motor mounted and all the hardware connect. The problem that I am having is with the...

Has anyone changed out the lower unit on a trolling motor?I have tried to get the lower unit off, of a Minnkota 40lb and I was told that it screws off?Well I have put a pipe wrench to that lower unit and it is not moving?.Am I missing something?? Mav6759

Does any know how would I determine the weight of a 115 evinrude 1977 or if anyone would know the weight. thanks mav

Have a quick question, I have 4 drilled holes in the fiberglass of my boat where the electrical panel screws into the frame of boat. The problem that I am having is, the screw holes that are in the fiberglass of the boat have broken and I can't screw the electrical panel back into place. I tried...

Quick question, Does anyone know if you can swap out the lower end of a trolling motor. Let say you have a 40lb thurst and you want to put a put a 60lbs thrust motor on it. can this be done. Thanks Mav

I have a 45 thurst MinnKota trolling motor that has lost power. The trolling motor works I have not problem with that, but when a man rowing a boat past me when my trolling motor was on top speed, I kinda figured something was wrong. Does anyone know what would cause the lack of power. I done...

I have a couple of questions real quick.. 1. What is the difference between horning and boring a cylinder. 2. Also, which book should I buy when wanting to rebuild this motor..the service manual or the repair manual.

I have a 1977 Evinrude 115, it ran very good this summer. I recently last compression in two of the cylinders. I was told that the head gasket or rings or both causes low compression. So I decided to take a chance and try changing the head gasket and rings myself. (done it many times in a...

This is my first fish finder I'm installing and I wanted to know where should I mount the transducer if it matters. Is it better to mount it on the trolling motor or on the rear of the boat. I'm not sure how the viewing works on a fish finder. mav6759

I got a 1985 evinrude 70hp runs great but its over heating. Changed the thermostat and checked the head it seems fine. Does anyone know what could cause the overheating. mav6759

I have a 1977 Evinrude 115hp, I was wondering if anyone could tell me were I might fine the fuel mixture - I think it's 50:1 I'm not sure, gap size for the plugs, and a chart for the firing order. Thanks Mav

Does anyone know what type of spark plugs are used in a 115hp, 1977 Evinrude outboard. The motor came without plugs and I have no idea what type of plugs go with this motor. Thanks, mav6759