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Thanks Don for the info. I was unsure what a "Diacom System" was.....I looked it up online and it appears to be a diagnostic tool and software kit, but it is like $750. Does that sound right? Is...

So, as per clear direction from Don and Joe, I placed a wire jumper across the leads of the harness connector at the oil tank and turned the key on......no alarm. So, sounds like I need to order a...

So, fortunately, I found the push-button breaker connected to the positive terminal of the lead battery was tripped. So, simple resolution this time. Although I have been reading that Minn-Kota...

There is twist-lok type (larger size) trolling motor plug at the bow. Hoping I did not melt any wires in that plug or under the top cowl of the trolling motor.......hoping it is just a tripped/blown...

Thanks Joe....if the engine does not need to be running, how can I tell if the alarm horn is no longer kicking off (like Don had said in his post) once I place the jumper across the harness leads?...

Thanks for the input guys.....I am not running lithium batteries. I have always used AC Delco Voyagers due to the great price and exceptionally long lifespan I get from them (usually get 7 years out...

So, I have a Minn Kota Fortrex 112 trolling motor on a 2004 Gambler 2100. Gambler was always pretty big on the Stealth 1 DC "on the run" charging system, which works great, so that system is also...

Sorry for my mechanical ignorance Don, but have several follow up questions for you, if you don't mind:
1.) So, when you say "disconnect the connecter", is that the little black plastic plug to the...

So I took the boat out to test the new thermostats that I got from Don and I just installed a few days ago. The thermostats I think worked fine.....the temp went up to about 140 then backed off to...

I know this is an old thread, but if you still haven't done anything in that old flasher hole, you might want to think about a MercMonitor (SmartCraft) in there. Perfect fit in that original...

Hey guys-
So, one of my trim tabs on my 2004 Gambler 2100 finally gave up. A few years back, I was able to do a combo of gorilla glue and install a stainless bolt through the piston of the trim tab...

Thanks Don for this tip. If you are seeing anglers with that much reduction in thermostat issues by trimming up the OB, then I will certainly try much harder to get in this habit.

Thanks Don. At least it is good to know that you don't actually find them bad out of the box that often......so I won't necessarily feel like I need to dunk brand new stats in boiling water every...

Don- do you recommend to your customers or folks on the board (that have to do these installs themselves) to test any new thermostats before installing them in the engine? I guess I am curious as to...

Jesus, that is just insane, and also quite discouraging, that you went through multiple new thermostats to find two that would work properly. I never had thermostat issues in any other boat/motor...

Thanks Champ. So, I changed the time window up to 100 days, and still only see four threads (and one of those is this one I started here). Is that really correct? Has there really only been (3)...

Thanks Jerzia. Yea, I have seen Don mention that several times about brand new stats not necessarily being good functional stats.
So, do you test any brand new stats you order before installing...

Thanks Don for the tips. If I do see something in there that is obstructing the proper closing of the stat, any recommendations for cleaning it out? If I take it out of the hot water to clean it...

Thank you Leon for the info. So, there is no concern with holding the stats with the needlenose pliers? Of course I know to stay away from the rubber seal end of the stat, but is is no big deal to...

Thanks for the reply Don. So, how do you do the inspecting and testing of the thermostats? Is that boiling water in a bowl thing the common way to test them? Or is there a better way?
I am sure...

I am sure this is probably my own stupidity in not knowing how to navigate BBC very well, but when I click on the Gambler Boats forum (in the "Bass Boats Forums" section), I see nothing in here at...

Since I got started on this thread regarding thermostats for my ProXS, I figured I would ask another follow-up question:

So, I know Don and others have suggested trying to clean the thermostats...

Thank you very much Leon. I found them just where you said. I looked all over yesterday and drove myself crazy trying to find them.....lol

Thanks Don. I have actually been trying to order these parts from your site, but have not been successful. I created an account with "MercuryPartsOnline.net", which is what your website redirected...

Thanks Leon. So, that part# you shared (885599004), and part#8M0057307 are the ones that keep popping up for me too doing a search.....but the thing that keeps throwing me is that every site has a...