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    Cracked Engine Block

    Mechanic says my block is cracked. I am lost as far as mechanical and just need some advice to back up the mechanic is saying. The motor is a Volvo-Penta 2001, 5.0 GXi. He says I need a long block and risers...estimating around 6000.00 to replace. Does this sound about right? Any suggestions...
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    Minn Kota Trolling Motor Problem

    I have a practically new Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 Bow Mounted 70 lb thrust with co-pilot with 24 volts. Have used it about 5 times and it worked great. Went fishing on Wed. and it was working fine and just quit. I have checked all voltage and it is good. The strange thing is that I can power the...
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    Volvo Penta Frozen Pump Drive

    I have a 2001 Volvo Penta 5.0 GI and the raw water pump appears to be frozen. It has been sitting idle for a couple of years. When you turn the motor over the entire pump housing spins and has pull out of the hoses. Any advice on freeing the pump, rebuilding, etc.....
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    Warning Buzzer Question?

    I have a 2002 Mercury 2 stroke 125hp that has no warning alarm at startup...I have grounded the temperature sensor wire with only a scratchy noise from the buzzer, but no loud alarm. From the best I can tell from my manuals and parts diagrams, the part number is 816051A2 (Horn) and it costs...
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    Trolling Motor Recommendations

    I just purchased a 20 ft Tracker Grizzly Aluminum Boat w/ 2002 Mercury 125 hp. I want to add an electric trolling motor for lake and river use. I want a bow mounted, foot controlled motor. Other than that I would like some suggestions as to brand, model, shaft length and thrust needed. How is...
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    Gauge Question

    I just purchased a boat with a 2002 125hp Mercury. The boat has no gauges and I would like to add them. Where do I purchase them and how do I know what will work with my motor. I would like an RPM, Speed, Temp and Volts. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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