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    Online parts sources

    Our Mercury Dealer went out of business after Bass Pro came to town so now we really don't have a parts department for Mercury. So what online parts sources are decent? Iboats - seems to have a limited selection of internal engine parts and as far as I can tell no real parts lookup system...
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    Time for a new needle?

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    long day cleaning the steering cable

    Steering was a bit sticky so I had to pull the cable out. but my cable nut won't clear the transom hole and the cable didn't want to come out. Luckily I can unbolt my motor and it stays on the transom. So we (son and I) unbolted it and slid it over 6 inches giving enough clearance to pull the...
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    Gauge or Pee fititng for pontoon

    Hi folks. just picked up a pontoon with a 40 hp Force 99 model year. it starts easily and runs great. With it mounted to a pontoon boat, obviously I can't see if water is coming out the upper exhaust outlet. So I can see three options. 1) Pressure gauge kit, but reading old threads these...
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    99 Force tilt trim?

    I just picked up a used pontoon with a 99 Force 40Hp. PO gave me the original paper work for the motor which matches the actual motor. Model Number shows H-040412VD. When I look this up on parts websites it shows it as an EL not an ELPT. Which would indicate no Power Trim. But there is...
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    Johnson Controls for side of pontoon Helm

    I picked up a pontoon last night and would like to swap the 48 special from my grumman CC to the pontoon. Th eproblem is the pontoon console uses a control (Force Mercury) designed to mount on the right side of the console ( equivelant to being mounted on the left side of a runabout). Is there...
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    rollers or bunks which carries the weight

    So the boat I recently purchased has 3 rollers under the keel, two 6 foot bunks and a v pad above the bow hook. Boat is a 15 foot grumman aluminum center console with a 48 Spl . Weights hull around 480 motor around 190. My question is should the bunks carry the bulk of the weight and the...
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    89 48 spl tach connection

    I came across a teleflex 8k tach for $5.00 So i figure I'll hook it up. I know there is a 3 pin connector on the remote that can be used, but due to the design of my boat I would have to go from remote fishing wire through the wall, to the stern then under the floor back to the center...
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    Rank Insignia

    First, I realize this is a web forum not a military organization. But I noticed the insignia for Senior Chief has 2 stars. Haven't come across the one for Master Chief so don't know what it looks like yet. I'm actually retired AF and noticed it. Wander if the navy guys did?
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    Carb cleaning dip it or not?

    I've read lots of threads here about cleaning carbs, several make the comment that they soaked the carb overnight in a can/bucket of cleaner. To be sure I went back to my shop manual (OEM) and it actually has a note that says do not use hot tanks and do not submerge the carb in carb cleaner...
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    oil pricing

    I was at academy sports this weekend and found the Evinrude/Johnson oil was the cheapest brand on the shelf, wasn't expecting that.
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    Could work or recipe for disaster

    Yesterday we were pulling out at the river and a couple of guys were launching a 14 ft flat bottom aluminum jon boat. They pushed it off the trailer and used a bow line to pull it over to the dock as it wouldn't start. One took the cowl off while the other went for tools. As the second guy got...
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    Remote control Start lever popping up

    I have one of the OMC remote controls that has the little spring loaded steel balls to lock the start lever down. I think the case is a little worn as it is 23 years old. But it is a pain because it pops up just enough to prevent shifting. If I hold it down I can shift fine but it makes docking...
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    Son takes the Helm

    Well today was the day. Sort of a mix of excitement, nerves and pride. He completed his boater safety course and got his vessel operators license. he's 14. So we took the Grumman CC out and made a run about 6 or 7 miles down river. Me driving. Brought it to a stop, and gave him the helm. At...
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    First Run in the new (to me) Center Console

    Last month I bought a smaller CC to teach my 14 year old son to operate a boat. Didn't want him starting out with the Bay Boat and 140 HP. Found a 1981 aluminum hulled Center console. 15 ft with a 48 SPL. Need ed a little work but nothing major. Good floors, carbs needed a little work so they...
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    Tach for a 48 SPL

    Engine is a 1989 Johnson 48 SPL. Boat has no instumentation. Would Like to add a tach. Did some searching and found this motor would be 10P. Will use GPS for speed. Also found a foot note (can't remember where) that said a voltage regulator or 2k resistor might be need for SPL motors to...
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    So what goes in your fuel

    I've read so many fuel additive and oil threads I've concluded everything is evil and everything is manna from heaven. In other words still as confused as ever. I know I have to mix oil 50:1, motor is an 89 Johnson 48. Boat shop guy recommended Carbon Gaurd. Any reason for that over Seafoam...
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    Banned fuel Line?

    My 48Spl wasn't running right, stalled after start, rough idle. I didn't feel I had the time or experience at this point to work on the carbs (which I suspected were the probem). I took it to a recommended shop and had him take a look. He rebuilt both carbs and replaced the tank fuel line...
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    Johnson Hose connectors

    Does anyone make a good quality fuel line connector for single line systems? All the stores around here just have the Atwood brand. Bought those and they wouldn't lock in on the motor without bending the clip. And then it sat at an angle and dripped. Had 2 do that. Did the same when at the tank...
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    Time to rebuild the carbs?

    1989 48SPL (obviously no VRO). I've owned for about a month. Starts and runs but is running rough. Replaced NGK plugs with Champions. Replaced spark plug wires, touching them would shock you so i'd say insulation was breaking down. Starts fairly easy but runs rough at idle on the hose. So I...
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