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    electric anchor swithc

    What kind of an anchor switch should I order that will let the anchor down and then bring it up when I haven't caught in fish in that spot. I know there are four posts on the switch one is positive in and one is negative and then two go to the anchor motor. I've looked on I boats and the ones...
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    1997 Mercury 150 hp EFI overheat alarm

    The overheat alarm sounds after 5 minutes or so. There is a steady stream of water from the test nozzle at the rear of the engine. If the alarm sounds and I am getting water from the test opening would it be the impeller? Or could it be the thermostat and what is a good test for that? Or...
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    Marine wax/polish vs Turtle Wax

    I am ready to wax the sparkle finish on my fiberglass bass boat and wonder if I really have to buy marine wax or can I use what I have for my car, to wit: Turtle Wax
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    Draining Ethenol

    I hear a lot of opinions on Ethenol. Now I have almost a full tank of fuel with E10 in a 30 gal. tank. There might be a couple months here in Texas that I can't get out on the water. After all it gets down to 50 or 60 degrees here. Anyway can I leave that fuel in the tank and engine with the...
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    Ethanol

    I'm told that this 10% ethanol in gas will gum up the engine if not treated with sta bil. Even then it seems one has to run the engine from time to time if left setting. My question is, Is this true? If so, how often should the engine be run when it is setting How long should it be run. I...
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    2006 Mercury 50 hp four stroke bigfoot

    The engine runs great sometimes and sometimes rough at lower speeds and half speed at full throttle. It could be a fuel pump or it could be the water pump. If the water pump is not doing well the guardian system kicks in and lowers the speed. Would the fact that it runs good when going...
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    2006 Mercury 50 hp four stroke bigfoot

    On the above engine, would a low or impropery battery cause it to run rough at low speeds and about half speed at full throttle? S/N 1b305498
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    2006 Mercury 50 hp four stroke bigfoot

    I purchased the above engine this winter in Texas. It may have sat for over a year. It had a half tank of fuel so I filled it up (30 gals total). The engine ran good until it got down to half a tank then it idled rough and at full throttle ran at about half speed. I changed the fuel filter...
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    2006 Merc 50 hp four stroke.

    Where can I find the specs to do a tune up on this engine, plugs, gap, etc.
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    1988 omc cobra 3.0 liter 4 cylinder. Auto Choke Question.

    This engine runs good but is hard to start on a cold morning. It has an automatic choke. I need suggestions on adjusting it or whatever will get it fired up in the chill here in the Great Lake State (Michigan). It cranks like it is not getting enough fuel.
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    1988 omc cobra 3.0 liter 4 cylinder.

    I am trying to help my son with his boat. He is in Michigan still freezing his butt off and I am in Texas. Anyway, this engine is in an i/o fourwinds. It won't go into gear. (he purchased it in the winter) What does your wisdom suggest he check to see what the problem might be? He is...
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    1976 Mercury 85 hp Thunderbolt.

    How is fuel drawn from the fuel tank into the combustion chamber on the above engine.
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    1976 Mercury 85 hp Thunderbolt.

    I am told this engine is shot. It is worn so that it won't draw fuel at low speeds. It stalls when put in gear and is hard to start unless the idle is set really high. The carbs have been cleaned, timing checked, new plugs by a professional. Is there any way to rebuild this engine so that...
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    transom seal

    I am replacing the transom seal. Should I put a layer of marine goop between the transom and the seal?
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    150 hp Merc 2 stroke

    I purchased the above engine this summer and the oil tank is getting low. Can I use regular 2 stroke oil I can buy at the dollar store or does it take a special kind of oil?
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