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    FAQ- COMMONLY ASKED/USED TOPICS- (look here FIRST) Updated 11/2023

    GENERAL PRODUCT INFO AND MAINTENANCE:

    Engine Break-In (Fourstroke, 75 or higher HP)


    Warranty Information/Guide for Consumers

    75/90/115 Fourstroke Models

    75/90/115/150 Trim System Leakdown or Difficulties

    BATTERIES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS" - UPDATED LISTING 7/20!

    Select 75 AND LARGER 4-ST Lithium Battery Specs


    Compression Testing


    75-115 Water Pump Replacement (written for Optimax, but suitable for 75-115 Fourstroke or 50-60 BF Fourstroke)


    "Water Pressure 101"- Poppet Valves and Variables with Water Pressure


    WARNING HORN
    "BEEPED"


    V6/V8 and even V10 Helpful Topics:


    Engine Break-In (Fourstroke, 75 or higher HP)


    FOURSTROKE MAINTENANCE (100hr/Annually, 300hr/3 Year)

    V6/V8 Strainers (And Corrosion Guard)

    V6/V8 Engine Oil Level and Capacity

    DIPSTICK LENGTH (V6 vs V8)

    "Premier" Full Synthetic Oil (10w30) Available 2/2021


    Tilt/Trailer Support for V6/V8 Fourstroke Models

    V6/V8 BELT REPLACEMENT AND FUEL RAIL FILTERS

    Russell Marine Motor Support for V6/V8 CMS- Triple Beam Design


    Motormate 3L Support Modifications to fit V6/V8 CMS Fourstrokes

    SILVER Torquemaster Paint

    Tilt/Trailer Support for V6/V8 Fourstroke Models

    V6/V8 BELT REPLACEMENT AND FUEL RAIL FILTERS

    115amp Alternator Upgrade for V6/V8 Fourstrokes

    Hotfoot Setup (Achieving 100% Demand Linear)

    Improving Water Pump Impeller Gasket Retention

    BOLTS LOOSE IN COWLING on V6/V8/V...?


    FUEL AND ETHANOL TOPICS:


    Fuel and Fuel Additives for 4-stroke Models


    Mercury OFFERS- INEXPENSIVE FUEL "ETHANOL CONTENT TESTER"

    What Ethanol does to your engine... fuel lines & system
    !


    Mercury's View of Ethanol Fuel (Original Article)


    MERCURY Fuel System Care Products- Know the FACTS, avoid the MYTHS

    Ethanol Free Gas Stations List (US)




    SMARTCRAFT INSTALLATION AND MERCMONITOR:

    MercMonitor Versions and Information

    MercMonitor Installation: (Currently looking for documented install)

    NMEA-2000 Stand-Alone Gateway "stick"


    NMEA-0183 Connection Information with Diaghram

    NMEA-2000 Gateway Connections (L1 or Higher MercMonitor- or Gateway Stick)

    LIVEWELL TEMP MOD

    DIGITAL TRIM SENSOR INSTALLATION

    How to Disassemble A Smartcraft Cable Connector


    Digital and Analog Block (Water) Pressure- Alternative Method for V6/V8 Models


    Simple NMEA-2K Network Layout

    Vesselview Mobile Connection Problems? Try this...

    Vessel View Mobile Module won't Link? LOCATION SERVICES OFF?

    Vessel View LINK communication problems with Lowrance?

    Irratic Analog Tach after VesselView Link install w/J-box on 14 pin

    Vessel View Mobile Engine-Mounted Routing/Mounting for V6/V8 Fourstroke Models


    GEAR RATIO:

    Warranty Information/Guide for Consumers


    Determining your Gearcase "Gear Ratio"- Without removing Gearcase




    PROP/ HUB SELECTION:

    Prop Hub Kit Selection


    SSR Hub Kits


    Mods and Such:


    Adding an
    LED Warning Light to Warning Horn Circuit





    COMMON QUESTIONS/ITEMS:

    Warranty Information/Guide for Consumers

    Hydraulic Steering Bleeding/Purging or Installation Instructions

    VERADO BLINKER-TRIM

    Checkout Recommendations for a Used Engine


    Contacting
    Don for Technical Support



    Gatorlock Steering Fasteners (Gatorbak)



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    Last edited by EuropeanAM; 11-13-2023 at 02:55 PM. Reason: More Info


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