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    Need help finding the purple/white wire for base ignition 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!
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    Stock premium speaker option on 05 185 sport - location of front speakers ?

    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!
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    smart tab sx - anyone have 60 lb actuators they aren't using?

    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..
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    Barcode stickers on outdrive

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

    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...
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    Service manual for 2005 4.3 Carb?

    #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
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    Extra brass eyelets tie-wrapped to thermostat?

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

    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.
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    Faded Paint top of outdrive area

    Is this typical? :huh: I recently ran the engine with the muffs in the driveway and this area was warmer than the rest of the drive but not hot. The engine was running for maybe 5 minutes just to get up to temp... Thanks
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    14 1/4 x 21 on a 05 185 v6

    Anyone try a merc or TP 14 x 21 for this boat? The 14x23 came with it and I'm getting 4400 at WOT w/2-3 persons & 3/4 tank of gas. I plan to double check the tack reading again today to be sure with only myself on board. I have the smart tabs already so the 23 is not an problem - just thought...
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    2005 185 sport - hull resonance / noise?

    :smt017 This boat seems to have more overall hull structure noise than other boats I have been on. Mostly between 1200-1700 RPM and somewhat over 4000...Is this inherent in the design of this particular model? Does this model have wood stringers? Same deal even when out of gear. - gimbal...
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