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Was changing the plugs on my 82 Mercury 40 hp and noticed this bolt backed out a few turns. Does anyone know if it's supposed to be like this or should I tighten it? Looks like it has some sort of sealant or loctite on it. Thanks for any replies!

I have a 1982 40 hp mercury 2 cylinder. The starter has lately been hanging up against the flywheel when I crank it. Teeth on the flywheel and bendix look a little worn. I've talked to a couple of different mechanics and of course gotten a couple different opinions. One says replace the flywheel...

Looks like this will be my weekend project! Thanks for all the input.

Would a vent in the lid do the trick?

Would this have been sold new this way? The boat had been in the previous owners family since new and he stated it had always been this way. I was shocked and really don't see anywhere else either could go. Any suggestions? :shock:

Just curious if this is a safe arrangement for the batteries and fuel tank. I've owned several boats in the past but just bought this one. It's a 82 Bass Tracker. I'm a little Leary of the batteries and tank being crammed into such a small space. Thanks in advance!

Finished the job this weekend. Works great. Thanks for the replies :LOL2:

In the process of doing the swap. Unwrapped the tape from the plugs, and on the older motor 2 wires to running to the plug. On the newer motor, also 2 wires coming out. However when they ran it to the plug they separated each lead into 2 halves as the plug has 4 prongs on it. So I have a red...

Thanks for the input, I wouldn't have thought about the wiring not being heavy enough. Any advice on what guage to replace it with?

New to the forums here! Just purchased a 1982 Bass Tracker with the original trolling motor on it. Have a newer one to replace it with but the plugs are very different. Both are 12 volt Motor Guides. Older is a 28lb thrust and the newer one is a 40lb. Is it as simple as changing out the...