1985 bass tracker tournament TX...17'....complete rebuild.

[Bowlershop]

Some more stuff in the mail. Retractable transom tie downs. Spitfire prop and my switch box.

 

[kalninm]

Looking Great!!!!! Can't wait to see how the Merc comes out all done

 

[Bowlershop]

New switch box in and motor runs again.

 

[Bowlershop]

I got my what were supposed to be custom engine decals in the mail today.... They are the stock colors, not the blue I ordered...........

 

[Bowlershop]

Replaced some seals on the lower unit and the water pump......the old impeller looked pretty bad lol.

 

[Bowlershop]

I think all I have left to do is strap the gas tank down and put the new engine decals on when they arrive. I should have finished product pics this week hopefully

 

[Bowlershop]

Decals came and are right this time! Motor now matches the boat.

 

[Bowlershop]

I could not get all of the seals off the lower unit so I took it to the marina to have them do it. They said it should be done in a day or two and then I should have a complete boat . I will take a bunch of final product pictures.

 

[kalninm]

Looks great!!!

 

[gatorglenn]

Decals came and are right this time! Motor now matches the boat.

where did you get the new sticker


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[Bowlershop]

Decals came and are right this time! Motor now matches the boat.

where did you get the new sticker

Discontinueddecals.com
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[gatorglenn]

Decals came and are right this time! Motor now matches the boat.

where did you get the new sticker

Discontinueddecals.com
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thanks


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[Bowlershop]

Ok I put the boat in the water today! The boat floats and doesn’t leak! Motor seems to run fine , it’s a bit harder to start cold than my other boat but once warm it was all good. My only concern is that I like to do some putting around at slow speeds sometimes. When I was doing this it seemed I needed high rpms to move at slow speeds. My top speed was about 26MPH. The boat got to top speed like right now. But I’m thinking I may need a different prop? I do not know the true rpms as I do not have a gage. How do you hook one up on this boat? The prop I’m using now is a spitfire 10.3. 13pitch. Any ideas?

 

[Bowlershop]

I’m guessing this plugin on the front of my throttle control is for the RPM gage?

 

[Bowlershop]

I found a Tachometer online and the harness for it. This is a pic of the harness. I’m just wondering why there are 5 plugins but I only have 4 prongs in my inlet for it?

 

[Bowlershop]

Or is that plugin on the front of my throttle control some sort of trim tilt plugin?

 

[gatorglenn]

Well, you might need the 14p after all. But wait until you can get the rpms first. If so, it would be cheaper to have the 13p you have repitched. Unless where you bought the prop will let you swap it. My dealer will allow one swap, with no money involved.

As for the plug on wire. Not sure , the cable looks to be like the one for my 4stoke. No idea what that plug on your motor is for.


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[nccatfisher]

Your plugin (if it has one) most likely is under the dash or wrapped up in the main harness.

 

[Jbower]

That plug on your controls is for the gauges. Gray wire is tach signal,purple is accessory power,black is ground, id guess the 5th is probably for a trim sensor without looking at the manual that would be my guess anyway. I had the same engine on my tracker when I bought it but it was Mariner branded. I don’t remember what pitch prop but it was stainless and would run 29-32 with 2 people in it


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[Bowlershop]

That plug on your controls is for the gauges. Gray wire is tach signal,purple is accessory power,black is ground, id guess the 5th is probably for a trim sensor without looking at the manual that would be my guess anyway. I had the same engine on my tracker when I bought it but it was Mariner branded. I don’t remember what pitch prop but it was stainless and would run 29-32 with 2 people in it


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Thank you