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    selenoid vs. ignition question how to test

    motor won't start (silent) All hooked up - starter does not engage with the ignition key. With the addition of using jumper cables from the battery neg to ground on the motor and the pos to the battery side of the selenoid - the ignition key starts the motor Can I assume that selenoid is...
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    04 Merc 9.9 won't start - ?ignition switch?

    Gents I'm at a loss for the moment. I have an 04 Merc 9.9 standard longshaft - remote steer/ electric start. I just picked it up from a local guy. He started it but now on my boat I cannot get it started. I don't have a clue as to how the factory (Tracker 2001 Pro Angler V16) wired it up...
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    lowrance X126DF vs. X136DF

    I'm looking for opinions on the lowrance x126DF vs the x136DF. From what I see on the lowrance website - the diff is that the 136 has the white background lighting vs 126's amber, 136 has 2500 depth vs 126's 1700 and the 136 has NMEA in/output capability vs 126's none. I will primarily use...
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    '04 Merc 9.9 standard model - emergency starter ROPE

    for this engine, which is a remote steer / ELECTRIC start - does anyone know if the emergency starter rope is attached already to the engine - perhaps inside the flywheel cover - - - or is it a separate accessory that comes with the motor - but not "in" the motor. i have the user manual that...
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    "new to me" 2004 Merc 9.9 4 stroke... maintanance ?

    So I picked up a used 2004 9.9 4 stroke The guy started it right up with no problem. It was sitting in his barn for about a year - I think I should change the oil / oil filter, new plugs... What else should I do - run any gas treatment thru the gas when I use her for the first time ? Is...
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    2004 merc 9.9 tilt tube removal & steering linkage questions ???

    Hello I just picked up a used 2004 Mercury 9.9 remote steer / electric start. Model number is 1-F10312CN. The guy gave me a new part for it - it's called a 'tilt tube' - quicksilver part number 883068 Question 1: Can anyone tell me how the old Tilt Tube is removed - is it simply by "banging...
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    Am I wired correctly ?

    hello gents. i have 2 sets of battery cables - one set should be for the 9.9 engine that I don't have yet - the other set definitely powers all the accessories, such as the bow mount trolling motor, the 4 switches that power the bilge pump, livewll aerator pump and the nav/anchor lights...
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    battery cable fuse "holder"

    I want to replace the fuse "holder" on the battery cable - it holds a 20 amp fuse - It has some corrosion - so I'd like to replace it, but I can't find one - I believe the cable is 6 gauge - anyone know a website that has these ? I currently have the "AGC" fuse setup (round clear glass, metal...
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    2001 tracker pro angler v16 boat and engine harness

    hello i have a 2001 tracker pro angler v16 aluminum boat - it has mercury cables and elect start harness - this harness has an 8 pin plug on the boat. The original motor that I don't have anymore was a 25HP mercury 2001 or 2002 model I want to put a mercury 9.9 prokicker engine on it - new -...
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    contura switches - which type to use

    i see several designations - forgetting about the momentary switches - i see 1) SPST 2) SPDT 3) DPST 4) DPDT what does the above mean. i have the following accessories - which type of contura switch am i to use ? 1) on/off for bilge (actually I might have an on/off/on for the automatic...
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    new 9.9 Merc on 2001 Tracker v16 boat w/existing steering/controls etc

    Guys - I have a 2001 Tracker v16 Pro boat - doesn't have a motor - it does have a side console steering - and does have the original control box and starting / steering cables - the original motor was a 2001 Merc 40 HP - does anyone know if the new merc 9.9 engines will work with my controls...
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    correct trailer sizing

    Gents I found out that my boat (didn't pick it up yet) is 780 lbs - aluminum - it's 16 ft. I believe but not entirely sure yet - that it's 63 inches bottom width and 76 inches on the beam. I'll assume the bottom width is correct for the purpose of my question. Am I being steered to the wrong...
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    2001 Tracker Pro Angler 16V ?specs?

    does anyone have - or know where to get spec information on this boat - currently would like to know the "dry weight" of the boat ALONE - then maybe how to order/get a manual (if there is one ?)
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    Aluminum Rivets Leaking (again)

    I search the site and did not see this question... I picked up an aluminum boat - '01 Tracker - the Prev owner says the rivets leak. After reading thru a number of posts it looks like Gluvit is the best choice - however - it seems that you should put this on on the inside of the hull...
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    9.9 Outboard Choice ?

    Gents My first post... I just picked up a 16 foot Tracker aluminum fishing boat - weight is about 1050 - 1150 pounds -- the few lakes / resorviors around me have a 9.9 HP limit. Can anyone recommend an electric start(preferably electric start) but definitely a steerable motor (not a tiller) -...
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