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Got bit. ….ugh
Ive read you can replace V1 board with a V2 control board. and must splice the pedal wires
Ok
Question. my V1 is a 12v. ……..has anyone replace a 12v control board with a 24v control board
Either using v1 or v2?
mix and match?
i do have soldering skills. thx
Bought a used boat. No name plate . Is a 1988 blue fin per the serial number. Looks to be the voyager modrl?
Anybody have a photo of this model in its original or restored form. Thsnks
Seeking brainstorming ideas from experienced hull rivet gluvit repairs for a 1995 grumman lowe sea nymph sport deck stinger deck boat issue
1 Procured boat from now defunct dealership with intent of restoration
2.Dealer had cleaned up boat and applied a coat of “bottom paint” he stated...
Anyone have a diagram showing zerk fittings on the midsection?
EG the shaft sleeve which the motor midsection pivots left or right when steering?
My steering cable is fine and i have lubed the outboard tube in which it clamped
Now Looking for zerk fittings for that vertical portion
thx
Finally got the beast repaired ,running and shifting correctly. this mystery hose in the lower unit. All i can think is it if for a speedometer sensor?
Engine works ok.
I squeeze the prime bulb before starting
Choke it.
And usually starts right up after a few grinds
Issue is I am out on the lake fishing for an hour. and it loses the prime. i must squeeze bulb to get it firm. it then will start .
I find zero leaks in the line...
Five year old teleflex NFB rack steering 19 runabout
Looose and free both directions out of water
Same at the dock
All zirc fittings greased
Under load at high speed difficult to turn starboard direction i believe
Thoughts ?
Replaced impeller and impeller plastic housing
More pee squirts at low idle. than at high rev.
Never a strong stream
Thoughts?
impeller key slipping maybe.?
Had it apart 4x and can’t figure what else may cause
Have a 70 hp 2 stroke sat for 4 years. seems to idle a little low or rough
Any value in running a tank with seafoam in gasoline?
Mix ratio? Duration.?
Ive never used Seafoam
I suppose it’s a internal seal.
Turn on the water garden hose muffs and watery blue goo dripping from where prop meets gear case
Thoughts on what
parts i should order before i drop the lower unit?
any secret tips .?
thanks. appleo
Trying to remove power trim electrical motor
One hex cap head screw and its loose
Pried motor up but not enough clearance to remove......Have a a look !
Ideas?
Merc 70 Motor sat for 2 years
Checked it over and hooked to a used 5 yr marine combo starting/deep cycle battery (battery worked fine last year trolling minnkota)
Merc 70 Starter relay picks and clicks but no starter bendix spin
Power trim relays picks and clicks but trim motor wont spinup...