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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
12-05-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By mike38scarab

Just call Mercury up and order a parts manual...

Just call Mercury up and order a parts manual along with the overhaul book. The manual will give you all the spec’s. Some tools you can make yourself. Otherwise not too bad price wise. Especially if...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-01-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,960
Posted By mike38scarab

I think he is referring to having twins. ~Four...

I think he is referring to having twins. ~Four quarts per drive to refill with Mercury Racing
85w90 gear lube. Which is what is currently called for. Of which some “stealers” are charging $53.80 per...
Forum: Fountain
10-23-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By mike38scarab

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I checked again and this is still what...
Forum: Fountain
10-22-2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By mike38scarab

It’s not if the drives will break, it’s when the...

It’s not if the drives will break, it’s when the drives will break.
What size boat? How many engines? What are the size of the props? How much slip in the props? Standard lowers or speed masters?...
Forum: Fountain
10-21-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By mike38scarab

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You are looking for this or similar. Maybe...
Forum: Fountain
10-21-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By mike38scarab

Check to see if you have a house disconnect...

Check to see if you have a house disconnect somewhere in the engine compartment.
Even if the Batt switches are off, the house circuit will still be powered by one battery. No doubt you have a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-21-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,791
Posted By mike38scarab

It’s just another boat competing with all the...

It’s just another boat competing with all the other boats if it doesn’t have a beak. If you’ve never had a beak boat you won’t get this.
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,349
Posted By mike38scarab

When was the last time you replaced your in-line...

When was the last time you replaced your in-line fuel filters? They are small and flow a lot. Easy to get clogged. How about Fuel/water filters? Mercury had a recent bad batch of these.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-26-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,386
Posted By mike38scarab

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Standard automotive hose clamps do not work...
Forum: Fountain
06-18-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 12
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Views: 1,277
Posted By mike38scarab

The year is 2023. You will have better luck...

The year is 2023. You will have better luck finding a unicorn.
Forum: Fountain
06-18-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By mike38scarab

On my 2008 42 Lightning the trim tab cables are...

On my 2008 42 Lightning the trim tab cables are Mercury Platinum. Port side is 28’ starboard is 22’. I’m trying to find the drive trim cable lengths but have not found any markings. If your going to...
Forum: General Q & A
02-23-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,243
Posted By mike38scarab

I added throttle trim tab and drive repeater...

I added throttle trim tab and drive repeater switches on my Fountain about six years ago. From what I remember after tracking wires from dash switches to trim pumps you will need to wire up relays...
Forum: General Q & A
05-26-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,370
Posted By mike38scarab

Someone on here did a comparison with pictures of...

Someone on here did a comparison with pictures of a Merc filter vs. Wix 51222R.
Tear down of both filters. They are exactly the same filter. Different sticker, different price.
Forum: Fountain
09-06-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,833
Posted By mike38scarab

Trucks are usually driven everyday. 600 hour boat...

Trucks are usually driven everyday. 600 hour boat engines are likely to be cheap crate engines. When you have an engine that costs ~$50K each to replace in a performance boat, having a good pre-luber...
Forum: Fountain
11-10-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Posted By mike38scarab

Try searching for this: STARSIDE Battery...

Try searching for this:

STARSIDE Battery Quick Connector Kit 175A 1/0AWG Plug Connect Disconnect Winch Trailer Grey with Waterproof Cap

There are a few sizes that are manufactured.

measure...
Forum: Fountain
08-27-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,594
Posted By mike38scarab

Staggered or non-staggered doesn't matter. its...

Staggered or non-staggered doesn't matter. its what drive you have hanging in the water.

On a 42 with Bravos vs. SSM6, SSM6 is easy. There is more skeg = more control.

Both 42's will turn 360's...
Forum: General Q & A
06-06-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,426
Posted By mike38scarab

The spring in the tensioner became weak. I...

The spring in the tensioner became weak. I replaced the bearing in the pulley.

Check your idler pulley bearings (2) for cracks.
Forum: General Q & A
06-06-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,426
Posted By mike38scarab

89408- Pin is not in the proper location. Close...

89408- Pin is not in the proper location. Close though.

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Forum: General Q & A
06-06-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,426
Posted By mike38scarab

Actual part number from Dayco is 89415. Pin is in...

Actual part number from Dayco is 89415. Pin is in the proper location.

~ $105.00. Ouch! I bought a bunch a few years ago. Picked them up for about half that to replace originals and have spares.
...
Forum: Fountain
05-14-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By mike38scarab

The key is a Southco product. I would start there...

The key is a Southco product. I would start there as there are many numbers for key sets. The number may be on the tumbler cover. Locksmiths do not carry these.
Forum: Fountain
03-20-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By mike38scarab

My understanding is that they are the same. ...

My understanding is that they are the same.

The 2005 42 that I had was the latest and greatest hull from Reggie. Same as my 2008 42.
I don’t think the new owners spent any money on trying to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-17-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,737
Posted By mike38scarab

Merc Racing filter #35-840634K01, for the 700...

Merc Racing filter #35-840634K01, for the 700 SCI, is getting harder to find every year.

Not sure if I want to put a WIX 51222R on the engines.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-27-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,667
Posted By mike38scarab

-->General Applicability of Commercial Driver’s...

-->General Applicability of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Requirements:

A CDL is required if:

• The vehicle has a GVWR or GVW of 26,001 pounds or more; or

• A combination of vehicles...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-27-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,667
Posted By mike38scarab

-->General Applicability of the Federal Motor...

-->General Applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), Including ELDs and HOS

If the vehicle or combination of vehicles (truck and trailer) weigh 10,001 pounds or more...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-27-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,667
Posted By mike38scarab

--Sorry, but you don’t get to cherry pick what...

--Sorry, but you don’t get to cherry pick what you think applies to you because you have a boat.



Here is the full regulation:



Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions to the Federal Motor...
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