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  1. roscoe

    steering cable?

    you can't remove the cable from the sheathing. . There is a good chance the cable has frayed or the inner sheathing has failed. disconnect from motor AND the helm. does wheel now turn easily? if not, replace the helm. does cable move freely? If not, the cable is bound up inside -- replace it...
  2. roscoe

    Replace mount

    The "lip" on the top of the mount does nothing to hold the motor. The 4 bolts going through the transom bracket and the transom are what holds the motor. The "lip" is often inches above the transom, as the motor is mounted at the correct height to provide proper handling and performance.
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    Register Homemade boat in WI

    DNR reps at the service center on Rib Mountain Drive have been helpful to me. Avoid the Milwaukee office. You will need a list of materials used and receipts for supplies used.
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    Trailer needs new axle. Need ideas.

    Order new frame mounted springs when you order the new axle
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    Wild goose chase looking for our perfect 2nd boat?

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    Buying a 1989 fisher with a payed off lien on title

    He’s going to have to get a lien release form from the bank. Someone somewhere has a record of the loan being paid off. His job is to find that record
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    Trouble with hull ID number

    If you use that website, yes. They are charging you for info that is available for free. Try the site that jb had posted. Www.hindecoder.com boat was built in December of 1974, probably originally sold as a 1975 model, which was common. Where did you get this from??? ""with a hull ID...
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    I am at the end on my rope with trying to install my throttle and gear selection linkage at motor.

    disconnect from motor. Open commander controls. There may be several holes to connect cables to. One will give cable a further out starting point. The first to move, is the shift cable. With control handle in neutral, and throttle cable disconnected from motor, and throttle connection on the...
  9. roscoe

    Propping Twins Preference/ Theory

    That’s what I thought. So if one fails, limp home.
  10. roscoe

    Stiff throttle, and it's not the cables or shifter!

    Motor should not stall when shifting. Ever. Your post says “stiff throttle” , twice. Then you are working on the shift linkage. Is it the throttle or the shifting that is giving you trouble?
  11. roscoe

    Propping Twins Preference/ Theory

    Say I have a boat with twins. I/O or outboard, doesn’t matter. Boat has adequate power, but is not a high speed cruiser. Used for cruising the Great Lakes. The question: Would you prop for max rpm and performance, or would you prop with lower pitch, so the boat can get on plane in the event...
  12. roscoe

    2006 Mercury 9.9 gas going into the oil - 3 gallon portable tank

    Disconnect gas line from motor when not in use. And Crack open the cap to prevent tank swelling and pressure buildup. Or modify tank by adding a small vent. There are many ways to do it. See Google or YouTube.
  13. roscoe

    Electrolysis not a bad thing

    30 gpm Wow. That’s 10x what I get from my garden hose. No regulations on removing water from the lake?
  14. roscoe

    Bow light not working

    Is new light an LED ?
  15. roscoe

    Help! Looking for info on my boat-which model is this?

    22 SuperSport
  16. roscoe

    Fuel pump diaphram

    If you use mercury, sierra, or quicksilver parts, they should last No name eBay or Amazon parts may fail quickly.
  17. roscoe

    1997 Force 90hp Stiff steering

    Pick up a replacement donor motor and install your good powerhead. Should be able to get a non runner pretty cheap.
  18. roscoe

    50 Merc

    Cover carb throat and do soap water test.
  19. roscoe

    What type fuel hose?

    That’s old info. Look at the publish and copyright dates. You need to look at the new regs.
  20. roscoe

    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Nothing wrong with tilting the motor repeatedly. Any noises from the engine when it is shaking?? Coil heating up and losing spark on one cylinder??? Engine overheating???
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