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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Thank you!
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Is there a coating I can add to the wires to eliminate or lessen the likeness of them becoming brittle and breaking?
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Yeah it did already quite a few years back. Wasn’t much wiring in the controller to work with from what I remember. I’m tempted to go pick it up and bring it home just to fix it. A lot of time and fuel though.
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Thank you for the information you all are extremely informative. My boat is a 1976 Ranger the engine I believe is from the 80’s it’s an 85HP
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    I agree but the boat is 5.5 hours away in storage. That’s why even if I buy a few “could be” parts I can always keep them in the toolbox for later or if I need one I have it. I don’t mind spending a few bucks to have a few parts to fall back on if needed. I do completely understand what you’re...
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    I remember that from the previous issue where I ended up replacing the ignition switch about 5 years ago or more
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Just to cover all my bases where would I find an ignition switch that would work with this model of controller? This seems to be a fairly older setup.
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Once I’m able to get the boat out of storage I’ll open the controller up and see if I can add some fresh wire.
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    Thank you for the responses as I’ve had some corrosion issues in the past.
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    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    I have the merControl in the photo and the electric choke is not working. Can I wire a separate switch to make this work again? Thank you in advance
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    850 Merc

    Hello all- I keep my boat at the lake house 5 hours away so I’m attempting to get what I need and make a weekend trip up for the repair. I have a 1979 Ranger with a Mercruiser 850 that the lower end blew out of. Any idea on where I can buy one and which one I need from the photos attached? The...
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    85hp Mercury Trim Pump Nightmare

    having the hardest time with the trim pump on my old 85hp Merc. Googled it and just cannot figure out a replacement. Went all last season raising and lowering it by hand. The pump was “rebuilt” supposedly by a marina in Michigan who claims they sent it out and it worked 3 times out and crapped...
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    What are my options for adding a larger fuel tank

    I have a 1979 16 ft Ranger Bass Boat with an 85 hp Mercruiser and a 5 gallon fuel tank is just not cutting it. What are my options for adding a larger fuel tank? Right now I have a metal 5 gallon gas can thats in the middle of two batteries and the trim pump. Has anyone done an upgrade to the...
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    Trolling motor dilemma

    Good morning, I have a 1979 Ranger Bass Boat and I added a nice Minn Kota trolling motor. My issue is the distance between the front seat and the trolling motor is minimal and the cables to the foot pedal seem to get in the way because they are so long. What are my options to either...
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    Chippewa Flowage fishing

    Anyone ever fish there? It's in Hayward,Wisconsin. Looking for tips on what to use for Bass and Walleye. I usually fish upper Michigan and the waters very clear. Wisconsin is usually more brackish. Any recommendations are appreciated
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    Transducer install

    Looking to install a transducer from my Humminbird Helix SI fish finder. After reading the manual I am still unsure exactly how to mount it on my transom. The angle it needs to be etc. The angle will change if the boats sitting one way or the other in the water. Is it most important to just make...
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    Mercury 85hp thunderbolt ignition

    I have no clue how to find out what year and what type of wiring harness is compatible with the motor on a boat I bought last year. It has a merControl that the wiring is corroded in and requires replacement. Instead of soldering and dealing with those repairs I would prefer to know what type of...
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    merControl ignition and wiring issue

    I opened up my merControl to replace the ignition cylinder since my 7 yr old broke it. I'm kinda glad she did as when I opened it to get the part number I found a surprise that probably could have left me dead in the water at some point. I attached two pics of the wires. My question is can I...
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    Trim pump leak

    I have pump C and cannot for the life of me figure out where I have a leak at. If I was to remove each line can I put thread sealant on each one and screw them back in? Is there a direct replacement pump I can purchase? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Grease seal 13194

    I am having the hardest time finding this seal local to me in Chicago. Anyone have any ideas? Need it tomorrow!!! All the local parts places are NO HELP as usual. If anyone has any insight I would be very grateful. Thanks!
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