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    NMEA interface Furuno/Simrad

    Good evening,<br />I am about to try to interface a Furuno 600L Fishfinder with a Simrad CP30 Chartplotter.<br />I can't find in the Furuno manual which wires I join up (Colours) to make it happen. I have the interface cable for the Simrad but still waiting for the data lead for the Furuno but...
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    Mercruiser 7.3 litre power curves

    Would anyone have any information on the Mercruiser 7.3 ltr Diesel power curves. Can't find it anywhere. About to re-engine from the Mercruiser and am trying to compare similar engines performance at cruising rpm ranges. Any direction or help appreciated.<br />Thanks in advance<br />Andy
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    Mercruiser antifreeze

    G'day everyone.<br />My colleague has just bought a boat with a V8 7.3L 275HP mercruiser diesel power plant, Ser No 0F060003. He has had some problems with the cooling system and is on the verge of refilling the cooling system to test for any more problems. The question is really one of price...
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    Motor offset and steering torque

    G'day all.<br />My current engine (150 Mariner)is mounted 1.5~2 Inches off the centre line to starboard. The boat is a heavy, deep V 21 foot offshore fishing boat, max speed about 35 knots. It has always had a hard pull to starboard even though the trim tab is full over (To starboard) at low to...
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    Merry Xmas

    Just a post to wish all at iboats all the very best for Christmas. Thanks for hosting such a valuable asset to boating enjoyment.
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    Merc 135 suppressed plugcaps

    I have recently fitted a new VHF and am picking up a lot of engine noise over weak transmissions. I have re-routed the cables, replaced the aerial, run a seperate aerial and wandered around the boat with it, but it would seem I am getting RF from the engine. I have been advised to remove the...
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    Merc 9.9hp Carburation

    G'day All,<br />I have inherited a 9.9Merc. Ser No 9472893.<br />Not sure what year it is.<br />I can get the motor running but it will not idle no matter how I set the mixture screw. I believe the carb has been apart before and am looking for the setup info regarding float height etc. No, I...
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    Evinrude 150Ficht

    I have just been offered at a very good price a new 2002 Rude 150 Ficht. As I have only ever had mercs in the past, has anyone who has hands on experience of this engine have a comment to make.<br />It will spend its life in seawater and my Merc has gone 10 years with no sign of corrosion and...
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    Powerhead removal MercV6

    Motor is 9 years old and was advised to change the lower end seals which means lifting the powerhead. With all the bolts removed no end of force would separate the powerhead from the engine. Even with a gantry attached to the flywheel and the boat (1.4tonnes) lifted off the blocks it showed no...
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    Merc 135 1993

    Having replaced one of the Voltage regulators after it was found to have been outputting 16.5V + I discover that the normal voltage output is now about 14.7 Volts. Whilst this is within the alarm limit of the Furuno E/S is this reading what would be considered normal. I have checked it with an...
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    Merc V6 135hp 1993

    Suspect Voltage regulator failing as pushing out 16.5 Volts. Does anyone know what the resistance measurements should be on the input/output leads so that I can check them. Thanks.
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