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    what is this wire???

    I had removed my battery for a while when I wasn't going to use my boat for a while. Oh, BTW it's a 1997 17' Bass Tracker with a 40 hp 4cyl merc. When I went to replace the battery some of the wires that I had previously removed had shook around during moving the boat and I'm not sure which...
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    aging a used prop... does it matter?

    I am looking at a used stilleto SS prop that came off an 89 mariner 40hp. The owner doesn't know how old the prop is but I'm assuming it's as new or newer than the motor. Would there be any difference in a stilleto triad prop that was made then as uposed to now. Would a new one be better...
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    outboard motor height?

    I was wondering if there were any guidelines on how high an outboard should be mounted. I have a 1996 tracker with a 40 hp merc on it. There are several holes in the mounting bracket and my motor is mounted at the "deepest" setting (factory I'm sure). Now If I was running in deep water all...
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    outboard motor height?

    I was wondering if there were any guidelines on how high an outboard should be mounted. I have a 1996 tracker with a 40 hp merc on it. There are several holes in the mounting bracket and my motor is mounted at the "deepest" setting (factory I'm sure). Now If I was running in deep water all...
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    cleaning out a permanent tank

    I have a bass tracker that probably has "stale" gas in it. I was wanting to get all the trash out of it but I'm not sure the best way to get it out. I'm used to portable tanks in john boats that can just be dumped out. Is there any additive I should put in it to raise the grit before I siphon...
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    cleaning out a permanent tank

    I have a bass tracker that probably has "stale" gas in it. I was wanting to get all the trash out of it but I'm not sure the best way to get it out. I'm used to portable tanks in john boats that can just be dumped out. Is there any additive I should put in it to raise the grit before I siphon...
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    quick grease question

    I am about to put the lower unit back on my 40 hp merc after a water pump change. I need to apply a little more grease to the upper end of the drive shaft. I've ordered my manual but haven't recieved it yet. Can someone give me an idea of the type of grease I need??? I don't really care if...
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    advice on water pump change

    I have a 96' 40 hp, 4cyl mercury tracker that I bought used about four years ago. I noticed the last few times I took it out the water output from the "peehole" gauge was pretty weak but sufficient to keep it cool while running (moving anyway). Well with duck and deer season approaching I...
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