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  1. zonaman

    VHF on All the Time?

    I boat in central Arizona. There is little to no VHF radio traffic here. Nevertheless, I was wondering if there would be a significant draw on my battery by leaving my radio (Uniden UM385 - 360 mA @ 13.8V DC at squelched, 920 mA @ 13.8V DC at maximum audio output) on in triple watch mode...
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    What are these for, Please?

    ('95 Mariner 90 0G242454/ '95 Tracker Pro-v17) Was working under the console and noticed these detached wires: black, looks with blue stripe in the photo but its solid black (ground?) and the other looks like purple red stripe or maybe pink? Anyone know what they're for? Standard boat wire...
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    Trouble shooting intermittent alarm Where's the wire?

    1995 Mariner90 2 stroke (serial number 0G242454) I was getting an oil/overheating alarm horn intermittently on the lake the other day. Plenty of oli and the motor is using it. No performance issues. If I get it again I'm going to follow the procedures in the manual for checking the alarm...
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    Air Intake Box

    1995 Mariner 90 2 stroke (serial number 0G242454). I noticed the air intake box over the carbs had little access holes with covers over each carb, Mine is missing the cover on the top one. Should that be covered as well? What are the holes for
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    Why Oil Injection?

    Once upon a time we added oil to our gas tanks for 2 stroke engines. Somewhere along the line they went to oil injection. Seems like a lot of extra parts and complication. There must be some benefits over the simplicity of mixing oil in the tank . What's the story on this? Thanks
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    Water Inside Motor Guide W55

    1994, serial# 98941294. I managed to wedge an obstruction between where the composite shaft attaches to the lower unit. It pulled out a bit and snapped back in when I raised it. The seal is broken and water got in. The motor was working even full of water! I managed to open the lower unit...
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    10mm fuel hose or 3/8"? 1995 Tracker ProV17 90 HP Mariner 2 stroke

    I've run into something odd. The fuel pickup hose from gas tank to where it connects under the splash well is apparently 10mm hose. It's very close to 3/8. I'm installing a water fuel separator that has 3/8 fittings. The 10mm seems to fit OK just a bit larger than 3/8 but it still grabs the...
  8. zonaman

    Bad Antenna?

    Have a Humminbird DC25 Marine VHF and a Tram 1607-HC 46-Inch VHF Marine Antenna. Receives but doesn't transmit. Indicator on display shows transmitting, I can hear a static sound on my handheld on each channel I try when releasing transmit button on the Humminbird. Connections and antenna...
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    Optima blue top for starting?

    Through a comedy of errors I wound up with a spare, new Optima OPT8016-103 Batteries D34M blue top battery. Would that make a decent battery to use for starting my outboard? I've got an aging lead-acid in there now. Thanks
  10. zonaman

    What next? 90 hp Mariner

    I've got a 1995 Mariner 2 stroke (serial number 0G242454). I was at the lake and was starting fine and running well. Then it wouldn't start as if kill switch was pulled (it wasn't). It has spark to all 3 cylinders. I can pump gas through fuel pump and past filter up to carbs using primer bulb...
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    Fish Hawk 550???

    Here's one for some of you who go back a ways. I just acquired an antique fishing instrument called a "Fish Hawk model 550." It was used to measure light level, dissolved O2 (in ppm) and temperature at various depths. There was no manual with it so I'm left guessing about a few things. It...
  12. zonaman

    What's Going on with Tach?

    Here's what the tach is doing on my '95 Tracker 90 hp. Any ideas on what it is and what the cure might be? Thanks.
  13. zonaman

    Need a Relay, Right?

    I discovered that the docking lights on my boat have neither a fuse or a relay. The fuse is quite obvious but the relay I'm not sure about. The lights are a pair of 25 watt each LED's . Switch is 12v 20 amp 3 pin rocker. While we're at it, wire gauge (max length 10 feet ) 14 gauge ? Appreciate...
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    Correct Pole setting for a 1995 Tracker 90 HP?

    Hi, Looking for the correct pole setting for the tach on a 1995 Tracker 90 horse 2 stroke, 3 cylinder serial #: 0G242454. Looks to be the stock gauge. It's currently in the "6P" position. Thanks.
  15. zonaman

    1996 tracker pro 170 fuse box

    Just acquired a '96 Tracker Pro V 170. Popped open the fuse panel and there's no fuse guide so I can't easily tell which fuse is which. Anyone know where I can find one?
  16. zonaman

    What The Oldest Outboard I Should Buy?

    Hello, I'm looking for a good used boat and I'm pretty much set on Mercury outboard (in the 40-80 HP range). I've seen some nice ones out there but I'm concerned about parts availability. Assuming that I'll need a major repair at some point. What's about the oldest year I can buy and expect to...
  17. zonaman

    New motor question

    I just acquired a new ( new to me) outboard- a 1996 50 hp 2 stroke Johnson (ser# G0398708). Is that motor protected by a circuit breaker? Accessories (except for guages) draw from a separate battery. Do I need a main circuit breaker on each battery? The accessories battery has a fuse panel with...
  18. zonaman

    Auto tilt/trim retro fit to a 1967?

    Can a 1967 Thunderbolt 500 be retro-fit with a hydraulic tilt/trim? Thanks.
  19. zonaman

    Johnson 90

    I'm looking about for an outboard for my '72 17' SmokerCraft, T-bird and this Johnson looks like a possiblitiy but the ad doensn't state a year. Before I make any inquiries, can any of you date this motor? Is it oil injectcted or just mix it in the fuel tank? Which system is better? Any...
  20. zonaman

    Cracked Exhaust Cover- A World of Hurt?

    Hi there. I'm hoping some you more experienced fellows can advise me. I have a 1967 T hunderbolt 500 with a cracked ehxaust cover(see photo) . I tried cleaning up the area along the crack and applying some JB Weld a while back but it just cracked through this. The bolts look to be a bit...
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