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I own a Terry boat and I love it. It's an old Terry Pro 60-V 16' modified V aluminum hull with a side console. I got it cheap and added a lot of extra goodies. Motor Guide 55 wireless digital TM, a Hummingbird 717 Depth/fish finder, Lowrance 527c DFiGPS fish finder and GPS, Merc 40 HP outboard...
I've got an '82 40 HP Merc (2 cylinder) with no spark on the top. I thought it was the coil but I switched the wires from the switchbox and got fire.
So, my question is - can a switchbox go bad on one side only? Can the problem be further up the line to the stator?
Thanks for your time,
Dan
I got this engine when I bought the boat and it's been nothing but trouble from day one. First - I couldn't hear it run when I bought it because it needed an impeller for the water pump. I installed impeller - and boy did it need one! Got it started and it didn't want to run right. Cleaned and...
I've got an '02 Merc 8 hp on my jon boat. It had set up a couple of years before I bought it, but after a carb cleaning, it ran fine. That is, until today. I idled down for a no-wake zone and it shut off and wouldn't start. I got her home and put new plugs in - no go. I emptied the filter bowl...
:( I've had suspicions for a while that my wife might be cheating on me. We've got caller ID and we've been receiving calls from "number restricted" that always seem to disconnect when I answer the phone. She seems to be hiding something from me. She's got new clothes. She's been working out...
Hi guys, long time no type. I've been busy - between fishin and working on the boat. I installed some new gauges - tach, trim, and volt, so far. I've got a new water pressure gauge but not sure now whether it's the right range. It goes from 1-15psi and someone told me I need one that goes to...
Hi guys, long time no type. I've been busy - between fishin and working on the boat. I installed some new gauges - tach, trim, and volt, so far. I've got a new water pressure gauge but not sure now whether it's the right range. It goes from 1-15psi and someone told me I need one that goes to...
Engine: 1986 Merc 75 4 cylinder 2 stroke SN:0A967552<br /><br />Questions:<br />What is the water pressure for this engine? I've been told 15 and 30psi - one's gotta be wrong.<br /><br />I bought an old but new in box Kiekhaefer (made by Stewart Warner) water pressure gauge that goes to 15psi -...
The weather was sort of warm Saturday, so my friend Linda and I went fishin despite the wind and threat of rain. We went up Broad Creek almost to Laurel. (Delaware) Well, I hadn't had a nibble and so I (and I'm not kidding about this) started talking to God. I told Him if He was going to give us...
I didn't want to hijack ST's thread about spinner/baitcaster, but we got to talking about practicing this past week. It's funny, but it was almost like Luke's advice from the old guy in Star Wars when he told him to let go. More or less, just use your instinct. Well, that's what happened to me...
I have a 1986 75HP Merc 4 cylinder. My shift control allows me to shift into gear without having to squeeze the trigger. I don't have a manual yet and am not sure what's inside the handle. Easily fixed, or replacement needed?<br /><br />It was like this when I got the boat. No big deal except...
I have a 1986 Merc 75 HP outboard in my Skeeter. I can shift it into gear without having to squeeze the trigger on the handle of the remote control. I haven't taken it apart to look at it yet, but does anyone know what it would take to repair it? I have already leaned into it while in neutral at...
I found a set of Faria gauges (no water pressure gauge included) they say from a Bayliner (new - blems) has anyone used this brand? Any good?<br /><br />Is my 1986 Merc 75 HP a 12 pole system?<br /><br />Dan
I found a set of Faria gauges (no water pressure gauge included) the say from a Bayliner (new - blems) has anyone used this brand? Any good?<br /><br />Is my 1986 Merc 75 HP a 12 pole system?<br /><br />Dan
I'm thinking about adding the Smart Tabs to my little Skeeter (1986 Strada F-80 for those who haven't read the numerous posts about my "new" boat)and am wondering if anyone here has any experience with them. I fish mostly on rivers and wonder what the effect will be from currents and ebbing...
I just got a 1986 75hp 4 cylinder Merc that runs and looks like new. I don't have a manual yet and I will get one, but in the mean time, I just have a couple of questions about it. First, I'd like to add a trim indicator. I think the sending unit is at the bottom of the swivel bracket. If it is...
OK, so you've read all about my new boat and I posted a couple of photos. Do you guys have any photos, especially showing something you've done to improve efficiency, storage, handling, etc.?<br /><br />Dan
Went fishing today to catch the last of the season. Well, I bought a new spinning reel yesterday and as I was slow motoring accross the lake, I let all the line off the new reel to straighten it out. Started reeling it in and found out I had a 1-1/2lb bass on an old broken back Rapala I hadn't...
This will be my first bass boat and the largest engine size I ever owned. I know I could wait until I actually had the boat to find out, but I have a question about the fishing seats. Do the posts drop down into the boat to lower the seat, or would I have to take them out. I saw an ad for...
Good Lord willing, and the creek don't rise, I'll be going to pick up my Skeeter next weekend (leaving on the 18th) so you guys with Skeeters get ready, I'll keep you busy with questions. <br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Dan
