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    Need advice to remove Flywheel . Need to get to stator. Any advice?

    Hello. I am trying to replace the stator on my 40HP 1992 Mercury outboard and cannot get the flywheel to come off. I have th correct puller. I removed the center bolt, installed the puller by threading onto the flywheel and then tightened down on the crankshaft, but the flywheel will not come...
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    How to remove Mercury Flywheel bolt - do I need a special tool to hold flywheel?

    Hello. I am trying to remove my flywheel to access the stator for replacement. I bought a Mercury flywheel puller, but before I use it, I need to open up the main bolt in the middle of the flywheel. I cant turn it without the entire flywheel turning also. Is there a tool or a way to hold the...
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    1992 40HP Outboard Stator replacement help

    Hello. According to the local engine repair shop back in fall, I was told that my stator needs to be replaced, and I would like to try doing it myself. I dont recall if I need to purchase a black or red one (one replaces the other I was told). Has anyone done this replacement and is it very...
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    How to winterize a 1992 Mercury 40HP Outboard

    Hello. I need to winterize my 40HP Mecury outboard and wanted to verify the proper steps. I know I need to change the lower unit oil, add a fuel stabilizer and run it until it is out of gas. Are there any other steps needed for this engine? Do I need to fog it or run antifreeze through it...
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    Alarm sounds periodically when starting to troll - intermittent

    Hello. I am having an intermittent problem where I start the engine to troll and the alarm will come on constant and not stop. If I play with the up/down motor switch on the handle, it seems to affect it. There is oil in the reserve and everything else seems ok. It is a 1992 Mercury 40HP...
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    Mercury 40HP 1992 speed problem - stator issue?

    Hello. I hae a 1992 40HP Mercury outboard that I bought used 2 years along as part of the boat. Currently, i am having an issue where the motor does not want to open to full throttle speed. Max seems to be half. At other times, it will run half speed approximately, then all of a sudden...
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    Bass Tracker Wiring Question - Need help

    Hello. I have a 1989 bass tracker I recently purchased. As you can see in the attached picture, I removed the front panel to install a new trolling motor plug, and there is a loose orange wire sitting there. I am not sure where it goes. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions? Any...
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    No water output on Mercury outboard...how do I fix or check it?

    Hi..I purchased a used bass tracker with a Mercury 40HP outboard last fall. I used the motor a couple times no problems. I started it for the first time this past April with ear muffs running water to check the motor and all was fine. Today I started to prepare for a weekend outing and the...
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    Need Trailerable Cover for 1990 Bass Tracker - Looking for suggestions, advice

    Hi...i recently bought a 1990 Bass Tracker Pro 17 and need to buy a cover for when I trailer the boat. I have looked at Bass Pro and even Walmart and see they come in Denier ratings, 150, 300 and 600 typically. I have heard the universal ones (as mentioned at BPRO, Walmart,etc) typically dont...
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    Makita 9227 buffer/polisher on aluminum boat with sharkhide or similiar..need advice

    Hi. I am restoring a bass tracker that is about 20 years old that I recently purchased. I am in the process of cleaning/polishing the aluminum. I am using Sharkhide products. I already have applied the Sharkhide "Cleaner" and am now starting to apply the Sharkhide Polish, with a Makita...
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    Where can I buy new decals for a 1989 Bass Tracker?

    Hi, I recently bought a used 1989 bass tracker and am restoring the aluminum, cleaning, polishing,etc. The one thing I would still like to do is replace the decals which are peeling, holes,etc. Does anyone know where I could purchase replacement decals for my boat? Thanks! Joe
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    Need new decals for 1989 Bass tracker Pro 17

    Hi..I am searching for a new set of decals for my 1989 bass tracker. I have searched ebay,etc with no luck, probably because of the age. Does anyone know where I might locate a pair of decals for the side of my boat? Thanks! Joe
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    Need Cover suggestion for 1989 Bass Tracker PRO 17

    Hello, I purchased a used 1989 Bass Tracker PRO 17 and have spent all winter restoring it, and one item I still need is a new cover for it, for trailering, etc. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions what kind, and where to purchase. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, my...
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    How to use Sharkhide Cleaner and polisher, protectant

    Hi. I am restoring a 20 year old aluminum bass tracker. I finally started the exterior finish today, using Sharkhide products. I did step one using the Sharkhide Cleaner and it came out very good. I do see some round dot marks and a dry white finish, which is sort of what is expected. I was...
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    Adding Horizontal mount Rod Storage to Bass Tracker - PVC or similar...need advice

    Re: Adding Horizontal mount Rod Storage to Bass Tracker - PVC or similar...need advic I finally have my pics of the rod holder project. As initially planned, I used PVC with Schedule 40 flush caps, and ordered the expanding foam from US Composites. I used the 3lb density marine grade product...
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