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    Vro/oms

    I launched my boat for the first time this season. twin 1997 Johnson Ocean Runners. One engine was very difficult to start. When I did get it started I needed to run it at fast idle to keep it going. The no oil light came on, so i shut it down right away. Full oil tank, and oil bulb is pumped up...
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    RPM cutout at cruise

    I have twin 1997 johnson 150 oceanrunners.All has been well for 5 years since I have owned the boat.The starboard engine now when at cruise, aprox. 3800-4000 rpm,and after running normally for 15 min. will very abruptly drop about 500-700 rpm and then bounce right back up to cruise rpm.It will...
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    acetone

    is it ok to clean the odd stain etc. from fiberglass/ gel coat? thanks........2600
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    thru hulls

    I have replaced all the thru hulls on my boat.Bronze below the waterline and marelon above.I am down to my last one which is a drain for a bait well.It connects to a 1 1/8 in. hose.The problem is that the marelon replacement for the 1 1/8 has a thread size of 1 1/4.The hole that it fits into is...
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    2001 ficht 150

    A friend of mine is looking at a boat with twin 2001 ficht 150's.250 hrs on engines.Seems clean.I know the early years were a little shaky,but did they get all the kinks worked out by 2001.Good engines or steer clear?<br /><br /> thanks 2600
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    fuel bulb

    I have twin 1997 150 johnson oceanrunners.One of the fuel bulbs seems to go soft after the engine has been running.The other remains firm.I replaced the bulb but it still does it.The idle on this engine is a little higher than the other engine.I had the tech. try to lower the idle and he said...
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    aluminum oxidation

    I have a twin engine gil bracket that is made from cast aluminum with a very hard baked on porcelin like paint finish.Near where the engines mount to the bracket, above the waterline, the paint is starting to bubble up.It seems to be mostly concentrated around where the engines are mounted.The...
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    shelf life for 2 stroke oil?

    Does anyone know if there is a shelf life for penzoil 2 stroke synth. blend oil.I found a good price on it and after I got it home I noticed some advetising on the side of the container in regards to a contest back in 2002?I don't think there is a shelf life but just wanted to check with the...
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    black marks

    I have some stains in my gel coat that was caused by residual shrink wrap tape that I thought I had removed but infact did not get all of it.After haveing left the boat in the water last season for six months the residual tape residue has all disappeared but a black stain has remained in its...
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    switching oil

    I am thinking about switching from tcw3 2 stroke oil to a penzoil synth. blend.I have been using west marines tcw3 but have found the penzoil blend for a better price.#1 Is there any problem switching mid stream ie.adding the synth. blend right into the tank with tcw3? #2 can anyone who has used...
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    navman 3100

    anyone have any experience with a navman 3100 fuelflow meter.Thinking of buying one thanks.<br /><br /> Thanks PT
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    deck hull seam

    I have seaswirl striper 2600.On both the starboard and port side at the stern of the boat where the hull deck seam takes the corner from the sides of the boat the transom there is a leak.Fresh water leaks in a small stream when it rains.It is right at both corners , right at the hull deck...
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    thru-hulls

    Is it oK. to use 3M 4200 fast cure as a bedding compound on thru- hulls that are below the water line?I like it because you can disassemble at a later date but I wanted to make sure it was strong enough for sealing below the water line in the marine enviroment.<br /><br />...
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    trolling with a 150

    Any ideas?<br /><br /> I have twin 1997 150 johnson oceanrunners.I like to do the occasional trolling and I have been alternating eng. for trolling.With one eng. at idle in gear it is the perfect trolling speed.I would like to try to avoid buying a kicker if <br />i can.Is there any...
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    hair line cracks in gel coat

    Anyone,<br /><br /> I have some hairline cracks in my gel coat right at the base of my railing supports.I suspect caused by helpers pulling on the railing.Besides beefing up the support under the decking does anyone have any suggetions on repairing those hailine cracks?<br /><br />...
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