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  1. That looks sweet!

    That looks sweet!
  2. 437108So, how did it work out??? I am looking for...

    437108So, how did it work out??? I am looking for idea's as welll, 2020 Model Terrova. I cannot find thinwall 3/8 Coiled Hose. I would love to see your setup! A machinist was going to charge me too...
  3. Terrova Cable Guard

    So, season's over. What is your final opinion on the Precision Sonar Coil Cable Guard? I am concerned mostly how it interferes with the Lift Assist Assy. My Terrova was just delivered in September,...
  4. Thought's and Prayers !

    Thought's and Prayers !
  5. Always look for seals that have both a dust lip...

    Always look for seals that have both a dust lip and oil lip with a spring around it, discount seals look identical
  6. How do "Cheap" bearing kits compare to those bought at Marina's?

    I just repacked my bearings, which I paid a bucket of money for 5 years ago at the local Marina. Yesterday I repacked them, punching out the seals to get rears out. The Marina charged me $10 apiece...
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    I actually had the bow lower then stern. Two...

    I actually had the bow lower then stern. Two years ago "something" shorted while boat was stored and I found the motor fully trimmed up, with the motor burned up. I installed a 50 Amp switch to shut...
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    1996 175EFI Power Trim Issue

    I have a 175EFI that I am having trouble with the Trim/Tilt. First of all, do these


    have an auto reset thermal overload in them? Twice my motor quit while running


    up/down on the trailer....
  9. The 27 Series I am replacing is so much larger...

    The 27 Series I am replacing is so much larger and heavier then the 24 I purchased. It has 1010 CCA Capacity. Better to go big, but I believe overkill.
  10. What is the required Cold Cranking amps of a 175EFI

    My boat has a 27 series battery now, and I want to put the correct 24 series battery in it. Does a 1996 175EFI require 1000 CCAmps?
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    Running great, ran some AmsOil thru her. Idle was...

    Running great, ran some AmsOil thru her. Idle was never lowered though. Perfect. Trim motor is now my worry.
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    trim motor ran,burned up

    I arrived 350 miles into WI And found my motor in the garage had turned itself on and lifted. I replaced both relays and then took it to a shop. They replaced the motor and it works now, but the...
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    Everything seems fine and normal, just idling too...

    Everything seems fine and normal, just idling too low and required bypass button on shifter to be engaged always, as if first start (cold). And, yes nothing has needed adjusting, engine is "old", but...
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    175EFI Idle screw adjustment

    I have a 1996 175EFI that has developed low idle issues. I took it to my dealer and he used a meter to adjust the throttle position sensor, followed with an adjustment of a screw below the oil...
  15. Condensation in cylinders in winter months

    I live in Central Ill and we just experianced a 50 degree rise in temp's in a couple days. This resulted in everything metal (concrete also) having condensation all over it. Although I have my...
  16. Greetings Don, Wanted to say thanks. I replaced...

    Greetings Don, Wanted to say thanks. I replaced both regulators, voltage stayed down and motor never quit again. Fixed. I will polish battery connections and replace wing nuts with stainless hex...
  17. Thanks Don. I will find a dealer today.

    Thanks Don. I will find a dealer today.
  18. Don, voltage was climing to 16.4 and motor was...

    Don, voltage was climing to 16.4 and motor was shutting down this morning. I brought a partner up 350 miles and fished the morning. I found the connectors for the red and yellow wires burnt on...
  19. 175EFI "shuts down" while on plane or accelerating

    1996 175EFI: While cruising, and latley upon acceleration from idle speed my engine quits as if you turned off the key! It will start right back up and might do this again as much as ten times, then...
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    Thanks Don, I'll post after my outing next week....

    Thanks Don, I'll post after my outing next week. I replaced plugs and fuel filter yesterday. This is exactly the info I was asking for. I have always said mechanic's need to eat just like me and I...
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    Two Mechanic's paid to clean carb and both...

    Two Mechanic's paid to clean carb and both replaced plugs. They are shitty looking because every time I start it, it backfires. I will buy a set today but won't be able to try it until next week. You...
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    2nd Mechanic replaced new plugs with new plugs...

    2nd Mechanic replaced new plugs with new plugs again, both sets NGK's. I was wondering about other brands, or hotter set. Spark looks ok but a scary tidbit is the bottom plug seems to foul a little...
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    Just read your bio Don, I am very impressed....

    Just read your bio Don, I am very impressed. Attitude is everything. I saw you are in Greenville, I was a caterpillar electrical/electronic tech for 32 years. My motto was alway's if someone put it...
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    Model MLA4ST, S/N OH007850 The first mechanic...

    Model MLA4ST, S/N OH007850 The first mechanic was reputable and local, no fix. The 2nd was Illinois largest Ranger dealership. Paid premium for his service, very dissipointed. I took it straight...
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    1996 9.9 4 stroke problem

    This motor has no choke or battery. It has always been hard starting, and now it won't take any throttle without backfireing for as long as five minutes after starting. It will run perfect all day...
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