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Thank you! Found it...that's it. There is a black wire next to it with a spade terminal at the end. Do I just insert this into the connector on the purple/white wire for base timing?

2005 4.3 2bbl 190hp with Thunderbolt V ignition. I cannot locate the timing lead wire to put into base timing mode (!) (purple/white) Thanks!

Thanks Dave, Yeah - i saw that too in the brochure pics...you have a pint there; it is likely a rare upgrade that a dealer would order..

Does anyone with the '04 to '05 185 sport have the stock 4-speaker stereo upgrade? Looking for some pics of where they put the front speakers... Thanks!

Good to hear you are happy with the purchase...! I was thinking of trying a 4 blade down the road.. Just curious - What is your WOT RPM with the 21p stock (mercury?) prop at low altitude? Mine came with a 23p and I just get past 4400 WOT @45MPH... thanks!

I have a set of 40's (SX) now which work great for calmer water conditions but liked the ride comfort the 60's provided when it gets rough out there..anyone have any 60's they don't need and might consider selling to me? Thanks..

1st owner put on 99 hours for 5 seasons; I added 20 or so last year. It was always stored on the trailer - that's likely why the stickers are still ledgible.. Thanks.

Thanks Dennis, so my drive was likely not remanufactured?

Are these typical on a new boat/new outdrive? Or maybe my drive was remanufactured?

Thanks!... Waxing in the shade does make it a bit easier... man, when I got this boat last June I must have lost at least 10 pounds buffin' & polishin' ! Who says boating is a 'sickness' ?! I seem to be getting more in shape ;)

Mequirar's flagship cleaner / wax...removed the waterspots with ease by hand; also did a pretty good job of hiding some of the blemishes too...

No TKS. Thanks; I'll search some sites that call out the motor serial number and see what I can find out.

#32 says MPI. Is this the correct manual even though mine is carburated? There is another manual that says 1999- (I can't remember the manual #) Or is this the correct one? Thanks

There are (4) brass eyelets on a tie wrap around the engine lift ring over the thermostat. What are these for? Thanks!

Anyone using a 14 1/4 x 21 TP prop on their 2004/5 185 sport (or 182) w/4.3? I have the Mercury 14x23 stock and getting 4400-4500 RPM WOT.