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    Gauges

    I have the normal dial type gauges on my 08 bass tracker. The speedo has not worked for over a year, and not my tach is bouncing back and forth like a ball, not giving me a true reading of my RPMS. Any ideas for possible repair? Or is it time to replace them both? Fuel gauge still works. IF...
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    Stainless props causing vibration on 25hp

    I have a 25 hp 4 stroke Mercury, 2007. When I replaced the 3 blade aluminum prop with a 4 blade stainless, I received a lot of vibration. Went back to the aluminum...smooth as silk. Thinking it may be the 4 blades causing the vibes I tried a 3 blade stainless...same thing. A lot of vibes but...
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    Is it normal to lose rpm's when motor warms

    I have a 25 hp 4 stroke Mercury EFI. Is it common for this motor to lose rpms later in a fishing day when the air warms? Losing 500 or so as the day grows long.
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    Can a 25 hp 4 stroke be modified

    Can a 2007 4 stroke efi 25hp Mercury be modified to gain more horse power?
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    Losing rpm's as motor warms

    I have a 25hp 4 stroke Mercury efi on a basstracker 170tx. First thing in the morning I get all my rpms which is normally around 6000. But later in the day rpms drop to around 5400-5500 after the air warms and after the engine has run a few times. It begins to get sluggish. No skip, hums...
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    Correct torque on prop nut

    Just installed a new prop on a 2007 25hp Mercury 4 stroke efi. Does anyone know the correct prop nut torque? Can you over-tighten? If so, will this cause vibration problems?
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    30hp ECU for a 25hp

    Where could I purchase a 30hp ECU for my 25 hp 4 stroke Merc? Are they easily swapped out? Would the 5 more hp be worth the $? Thanks for any input
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    Can a 25 hp Merc 4 stroke be altered to get more ummph (a few more horse)

    I have a Mercury 2007 25 hp 4 stroke EFI...Is there any thing that could be done mechanically to give it a few more horse power?
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    Is there a better prop available for 25hp Mercury 4stroke EFI ? Need advice

    The 2007 25hp 4 stroke is on a Bass Tracker 170tx aluminum bass boat. It performs as well as expected with one fisherman and gear. But when you pull out with 2 fisherman, gear, and a livewell full of fish....everything boggs down. Especially later on in the day when it warms up. The boat...
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    Question about Mercury Gear Housing

    Mercury is replacing the "gear housing" on my 25 hp 4 stroke. My question is, what exactly is the gear housing? What does it consist of? Internal and external parts or internal parts only? What is the difference between the housing and casing? Thanks for the info.
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    6 Week Back Order

    I am having a gear housing replaced by Mercury that is under warranty. Now I am being told that I am 1 of 11 on back order. The date continues to be moved out. It is now scheduled to ship on September 17th. If it does ship then, that will be six weeks from the time the dealership placed the...
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    What is the best cleaner for aluminum

    What is the best product to use to clean an aluminum boat?
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    Mercury Warranty Claims

    What is the usual time frame for Mercury to approve and send out parts for a warranty claim? It appears that I will be getting a new lower unit. Claim was filed Monday August 9th.
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    Mercury and warranty work

    I have a 2007 25 hp 4 stroke Mercury on my Bass Tracker that completely locked down with no warning. Took it to a "cerified warranty center" for repair. Nearly 3 weeks later they tell me that the lower unit had pretty much imploded and has bound everything up. Not being specific the tech also...
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    Big problem with 25 hp 4 stroke merc

    I have a 2007 4 stroke 25hp Mercury that had been running 5500 RPM. Earliar this week on the lake, after a fill up and 2 oz. of stabill, I dropped to 5000 Rpm.... Hit some turbulant water and it bounced back to 5500. Went out again and could only get 4200 to 4800 RPM...which of course slows my...
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    Mercury 4 stroke EFI 25 hp Losing Power

    I have a 2007 4 stroke 25hp Mercury that had been running 5500 RPM. Earliar this week on the lake, after a fill up and 2 oz. of stabill, I dropped to 5000 Rpm.... Hit some turbulant water and it bounced back to 5500. Went out today and could only get 4200 to 4800 RPM...which of course slows my...
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    Losing RPMs on Merc 4 stroke 25 hP

    I have a 2007 4 stroke 25hp Mercury that had been running 5500 RPM. Earliar this week on the lake, after a fill up and 2 oz. of stabill, I dropped to 5000 Rpm.... Hit some turbulant water and it bounced back to 5500. Went out today and could only get 4200 to 4800 RPM...which of course slows my...
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    2007 4 stroke 25hp Mercury RPM cut back

    I have a 2007 4 stroke 25hp Mercury on a 17ft Bass Tracker. I usually max out between 5400-5500 rpms...As I was riding down the lake today wide open, the rpm's dropped to 5000. Speed also dropped. Motor was still running as smooth as ever, I just wasn't getting the rpms and speed. Later on...
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