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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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    Would you buy this Waverunner?

    2000 Seadoo gtx with Karavan trailer. It's in mint condition and was tuned up last summer and a new battery. Trailer is in great shape also. Wanted 3k a few months ago. Came down to 1500 now. Thoughts?
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    Need help from the pros!

    I am attempting to repaint the bottom of my 79 Ranger. Its a 16' boat and I am looking into ways to suspend the boat to access the entire bottom. Was thinking about making something out of 4x4's to suspend the front of the boat from and attaching at the eyelet on the bow and the same at the...
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    Want to start a resto of my new to me 79' Ranger

    First post for me and have been reading quite a bit without finding my answer. So I have acquired a 79' Ranger Bass Boat and would like to start a resto of the exterior. The carpet is newer but the exterior needs some new paint. My question is with my garage being attached to my home and...
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