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This boat runs for about 20-25 minutes and then surges. I have discovered that the fuel tank is under a vacuum.
My question is, where is the fuel tank vent? Is it simply in the fuel cap or someplace else?
My neighbor's boat has a Volvo engine and there is a sticker on it that says SAE 30W. He is concerned because nobody seems to make that anymore. I told him 10w-30 or Mobil1 1 synthetic should be fine.
Any confirmation or concerns?
I believe the title says what I need. A schematic for the whole engine would be nice, but the charging circuit isn't working so I would be happy just getting that part of a schematic.
Thanks
I replaced the starting battery in my 2015 Mercury Four Stroke 60 HP and accidentally reversed the cables. Didn't see a spark or hear anything and when I turned the key on, nothing happened. I figured out what I had done wrong and corrected it. The engine and gauges all work fine, but it isn't...
I just got a 1981 9.9 HP Evinrude running after being stored 6 years. I am concerned about the cooling. There is a water hose running to the rubber cups over the intake area. The water is on fairly high but when the motor is started, there doesn't seem to be a stream of water coming out...
I am about to put a separate trolling motor battery in this boat. It has a trolling motor panel with switches for Bat 1, Bat 2, Run/Charge and up/down trim. I need to know how the battery stuff is wired.
My goal is to drain only the trolling motor battery with the trolling motor but charge both...
