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    4 stroke merc 40 into 60Hp mod

    I'm pretty sure my boat came with a 13 pitch on the 50hp and I know for sure the spitfire I bought is a 13 so maybe I'd be fine if I used the 4 blade 13. If running the 3 blade and only me and half tank of gas, I can turn 6000rpm, but I boat is loaded down, then a little less so since I usually...
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    4 stroke merc 40 into 60Hp mod

    I appreciate the reply! I am seeing two different part numbers. The one you mentioned above AND 8M0120419. Can you or anyone else comment on why two part numbers? Could one be superceded? Also, where did you get your ECU and about how much did it cost? Thx again! EDIT: did you have to change...
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    4 stroke merc 40 into 60Hp mod

    Can you share what year your motor is and what part number ECU you went with??? I have a 2019 (motor might even be a 2018) and I am interested in doing this mod. Also, did you ever run it without the restriction ring while using the 50hp ECU? I'm wondering how the OME computer would react if...
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    2004 Volvo Penta SX prop 3-blade to 4-blade pitch?

    Bought a used '04 Four Winns Horizon 180 w/ 4.3GL a couple years ago and it came with the factory 3-blade installed and a spare 4-blade Quicksilver was given with the purchase that has never been used. The OEM prop is a 14.25x23 apparently (I assume it is the OEM prop), but the 4-blade is a...
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    Mushroom anchors?

    For a Tracker Pro 170 and a mud-bottom lake Can the mushroom anchor be lowered straight down to the bottom from the bow/stern (or both if fishing in-place)? Or does it need to be tossed away from the boat like a claw anchor in order to hold well? People swear a 10lb is enough for this boat but...
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    Used boat, brake reservoir was dry, what now?

    Bought a 15yr old boat w/ disc trailer brakes end of last summer. towed it a few times until season ended and didn't have time to address all needs until now. When it was towed, and I came to an abrupt stop, I could hear the clunk of the tongue moving forward and engaging the brakes. And it did...
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    Bad trim motor and now relays not clicking anymore...help!

    2004 Four Winns H180 w/ VP 4.3GL...trim motor was intermittently working last year when you hit the switch on the throttle stick. This year, noting but relays click noise when you hit the switch. Soooo I tired to do my own redneck trouble shooting and may have made it worse. - first tried...
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    What bit for drilling new garboard holes?

    The previous owner never removed the plug so the plug was essentially welded in the flange and I finally had to just remove the entire flange and get a new one. The problem is, the flange that came out was 2.25in and all I could find as a replacement was a 2" so I have no choice (unless someone...
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    Can I run 2 12v batteries in sequence for 12v motor?

    I say I wanted to motor to last longer on a charge, can I buy a duplicate 12v battery and increase the run time of a 12v TM? Or is it best to just get a larger reserve single battery (bang for the buck)???
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    How many days can boat sit in sun w/o cover on?

    The scenario is if the boat is on the side of my house and I have multiple things to do that will require the cover to be off, how long can I leave it off without the sun hurting the seats and interior? I have several things to get done sch as on weekend and/or after work and I hoped when rain...
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    What pitch/PN SpitFire prop for new 50hp 4stroke on Tracker Pro 170???

    I have "heard" they say same pitch as original 3 blade but I'd like to gain MPH on the top-end so I wondered if a pitch change was warranted when going from 3 blade OEM black max to 4 blade spitfire??? With the OEM 3-blad the boat will run 6k RPM max and about 34-36mph depending on conditions.
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    Tracker got me with this one! Heritage vs Classic vs Pro 170

    Went boat shopping in September, learned the 2018 40th anniversary "heritage" boat was no longer available to order (missed it by a couple months)...so I got me a Pro 170 which was 6k more for basically the same boat except for a few options. Then 3 months later they release the "Bass Tracker...
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    Trim won't work sometimes; bad relay or what?

    Sort of reminds me when an automotive starter is going bad it will sometimes just click once unless you try it again a time or two. After the boat sits for a long period, sometimes the trim won't work unless you try it a few times and then it finally works. I hear a click in the back which makes...
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    Are Mercury 4-stroke outboards flat tappet?

    I am asking about a 2018 50hp but in general I'm sure others may want to know the answer and the caveats to their particular outboard. If they are like I think they are, I am wondering why the OEM oil is "catalyst compatible" if many of their motors do not have a catalytic converter. Low valve...
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    What is initial timing on 4.3GL & can I advance it to improve performance?

    If I ran super unleaded instead of 87 octane, can I set the timing more aggressively? On an EFI 5.0L Camaro I used to have, I set the initial to 10* from 0* and put super unleaded in it and no pinging or anything and it felt quicker when combined with K&N filter, and other bolt-ons etc... Would...
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    Is oil pressure a good indicator of protection?

    If the oil pressure is good (gold standard is 10psi for every 1000 RPMs), then is that a good indicator that the oil you are using is providing sufficient protection? So for example, in another thread, a guy said that running 20w50 in a 4.3 Chevy motor caused some kind of issue (overheating I...
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    822626Q05 same filter as 8M0065103???

    I bought the first number locally and that part number isn't listed on the Quicksilver website; are they the same?
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    Did Volvo change the recommended oil from 30wt?

    I keep hearing they now recommend 10w40 in their gasoline motors that were spec'd for straight 30wt? This is for a 4.3GL '04 model.
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    What SX drive do I have? I need o-rings

    I want to do a gear oil service and figured I'd replace the o-rings but I would like to know what version of the SX drive would be on my 2004 Four Winns Horizon 180 w/ 4.3GL? Also, if anyone happens to know the correct part numbers for the o-rings that might also help. Thanks
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    Accidently ran water through jetski flushport with engine off

    Been awhile since I flushed my 2-stroke jetski and the flushing procedure is the opposite of my boat. Whereas, the engine must be running before water is turned on. Once I figured out I was doing it wrong, I pulled the plugs and sprayed fogging oil in the cylinders and then turned over the motor...
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