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    Temp gauge..need help replacing please

    Hi,<br /><br />I have twin 318s and have a fly bridge. that's a total of 4 temp gauges.(two in cockpit, two on fly bridge). Every temp reading is different on all 4. <br /><br />For example, Driving today at 20 mph for 30 mins, I had a reading of (175 flybridge, 185 cockpit..portside) (180...
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    Manifold cold on one side?? WHY ??

    posted 07-16-03 09:24 PM <br />Hi,<br />I just installed new Manifolds & risers on my 318 inboard and when I started the boat and let run for 15 minutes I notice one side was Cold and the other Warm.<br /><br />One side was warm enough to keep my hands on it but the other side was cold or it...
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    Coolant system ID ..HELP

    Hi Again,<br /><br />Well, it seems that the part store guy and myself have 2 different ideas about what coolant system I have.<br /><br />He said its a raw water cooled manifold & riser system and I thought it was FRESH WATER COOLED.<br /><br />How do I tell for sure?<br />My info I have is:<br...
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    Where is the thermostat located?

    Where is the thermostat located on a 318?<br />Is it under the coolant tank?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Lou
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    I need some Mechanic talk..

    Hi,<br /><br />One of my 318 engines has been running hot if I go over 3000 rpms (temp would climb fast to 180 and if I didn't slow down, the temp would continue to rise. Since the manifolds and rises are old, I replaced all of them this morning.(900 bucks!) <br /><br />I then took the boat out...
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    dehumidifers ? will they work?

    HI,<br /><br />I have a 30' Trojan and the cabin is starting to get VERY Musty, damp and smelly. I've seen Dehumidifiers in West Marine & Boat US and was wondering if you guys had any special preference, which one works and which ones are a waste of time.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Lou
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    Register a used boat..who's responsible?

    Well, I hate to bring this up but, as a divorce person, I don't want too much "toys" on record for me.<br /> So I really don't want to register a 30' cabin cruiser under my name. So the real question is, If I let a friend register it under his name,and if I get into an accident on the water...
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    engine takes longer to start when warmed up??

    HI,<br /><br />I have twin 318s and when the engines are cold, they start right up. If they are warmed up all day, every time I start the boat, it takes about 10 sec to start each engine.<br /><br />Question: Why would the engines crank longer when they are warmed up?<br /><br />thanks,<br />Lou
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