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    7.4 GS (1998) DP Idle Fluctuation, Specific RPM range

    Thanks for looking. Will be a while before I get Diacom or other diagnostic tool, but it's an ambition. The fluctuation has been a static condition over dozens of hours and does not seem to change or worsen. It's more of a nuisance when warming up; it look my winterization run on dry land to...
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    Straight tracking with both engines running, but you could feel the drag that induced a slow turn while trolling with one engine off, in neutral. One engine was around 2.5 mph, 4 mph or so with both running (a bit fast for trolling for salmon in the Puget Sound). Even with a little bit of...
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    We had a 1986 Sundancer 268 with twin V-6 alpha drives. Bought in 2002, so 16 or so years of age. Had been carefully maintained and stored indoors by an anal-retentive marine surveyor. Many upgrades made by him, including performance enhancements. It was a great family boat; slept 2 adults...
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    7.4 GS (1998) DP Idle Fluctuation, Specific RPM range

    I'd never looked for the engine serial number before. There's no way I'm getting back to the block stamp, but the decal on the starboard exhaust manifold cover would be easy to read, if the factory had printed it in its entirety. It shows only the upper half, but I will take a stab at...
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    7.4 GS (1998) DP Idle Fluctuation, Specific RPM range

    Thanks. I have a ways to go prior to jumping into marine OBD. Any suggestions for a stand-alone tool or something IOS-friendly?
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    7.4 GS (1998) DP Idle Fluctuation, Specific RPM range

    Engine in title, my 1st ever MPI powerplant. Love it overall, but now in my third season with it, there is an annoying ~300 RPM continuous fluctuation in neutral, beginning when I try to come off-idle and hold 1000 rpm; it cycles between 1000 and 1300. Another notable characteristic is that...
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    Cruiser comparison

    Nice summation. Seems I've been fortunate so far. I also lucked out in getting a highly maintained, low hour 25 year-old boat. Guess I should prepare for unpleasantries in the future. I know how to handle most repair tasks on a Mercruiser, short of what's revealed by splitting the drive case...
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    Cruiser comparison

    I'm three seasons into my first V-P, which is a 1998. Zero repairs, just self maintained with fluids, lube and filters. Shop that handled the PP inspection didn't raise any concerns about Volvo being a challenge on parts and service. They work on them as a staple of their existence. Please...
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    Had this same boat, got it from my dad. These things are tanks! I never weighed it, but four guys stranded by a descending tide could barely drag it, with driftwood rollers, on a down-slope beach to float it. Originally had a basic 35 Merc, no pwr tilt/trim. Totally inadequate - but your 8...
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    Indeed, D-L did not come up on my radar. They appear to be quality products. I'll look into mating one to my mounting plate - hoping they have knowledgeable humans available by phone on Monday. TY for the tip.
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    Probably the direction I'm heading. On another note, I was intrigued by your Cruisers 2420, and I stumbled on the threads from when you first got her. You were going to seek 350 hp out of the small block, with some minor mods. I got lost when you pulled the engine for the off-season mods...
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    Four Winns actually welded on a stand-off mounting plate that I'd prefer to utilize - I have no metal skills. In my experience, the clamp-on mounts are weak and/or I over-torque them and the mount bends without adding any "grip," and then slides around over time. Also come with crap hardware...
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    Just Atwood and the standard "don't kill yourself" legalese on the gear cover is all I can see.
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    Except I'm stuck with the mounting situation - not wanting to alter that. Might you know of a jack that would bolt up in the same spot?
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    Tongue Jack Failing

    So far I have found these two gear kits. Their textual description sort of implies they might be universal, but it's uncertain: 1) Fulton, Jack Service Kit, Marine and Recreational Jacks 800-1200Lbs capacity 2) CURT Trailer Jack Sidewind Gear Kit #28914
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