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    Low Compression causes on V6 Looper

    I have under 30psi on all 6 cylinders. The engine is new to me. It's cosmetically in good condition, had some carb issues which I cleared up in a few hours. It runs rough, but I think there are some electrical issues too. I plan to methodically go through it all (I have the manual), but I...
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    Prop

    http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/57631334@N07/5331589202/ 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Low rpm and low speed 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. 391290, aluminum 3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required). 15x17 4) Wide open throttle RPM...
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    20ft boat in the Atlantic ocean?

    The boat is 20ft V hull. What will it handle comfortably? Been staying inland so far. I grew up on the Gulf side of FL. On a bad day on the West coast, the seas aren't much worse than a calm day on the Atlantic side and we never went out on a bad day. Once the boat issues are all taken care...
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    System Check Tach

    I got my ebay special NOS System check Tach. Straight out of hte package it's at 600RPM. Is this normal or is there something wrong with it? It seems odd to me it would be at anything other than 0 when it isn't even hooked up to anything. Also, I need a plug for it. The 8 pin plug must...
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    Best way to cross an oncoming wake from a LARGE boat

    20ft boat on plane passing a 35-40ft boat on plane, or almost on plane. Big boat has a very narrow but very tall wake. Little boat could fly over the first peak, but the second and third will be a problem. Slamming of the bow occurs, and the kids start crying.....lol. This is a scenario I...
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    OMC repair manual question

    I have a 1990 V4 looper. Will the 1989 manual be close enough? I had the impression the engines were the same 1986-1991.
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    Standard vs counter rotation.

    Can someone tell me how to visually tell which kind of prop I have? My engine number would indicate I have a counter rotation, but looking at the prop I would think it was standard. Also how do I tell if it's a 15 or 13 spline? Not even sure what a spline is. I was assuming this was the...
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    I have something for sale, where do I post it?

    If there isn't a forum section for used items, then what site has that? I won't say what I have as that may break the rules. After reading the forum rules, I was not clear on whether I could post a personal for sale item. It says not to go through the transaction details in public, which I...
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    How do I set up the hieght of the prop relative to the bottom of the boat?

    I have a V4 140 Evinrude 25". I have a Stratos 200DC 20ft dual console. It's not a bass boat. It's more like a fishing boat/ bow rider. The transom is cut out, the engine mount sits high with a large gap at the top where it might normally be attached to the top of the transom. I'm thinking...
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    Conduit

    I'm considering running electrical conduit from the dash to the back of the boat to run all the wires through. It will be much easier to use a fish tape as I add features to the boat, and I figured it would add a level of protection against the elements. I'd like to run all the power, engine...
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    LMS-522C iGPS experience

    I have been offered a LMS-522C iGPS for $350. I've been eye balling the HDS5 for about a week. We are working slowly but surely to get this boat dependable and seaworthy and it seems "staying off the bottom" is the single most important issue with "not getting lost" a close second. I'd...
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    Swim platform and ladder ideas

    What are your thoughts on building a swim/ dive platform that extends AROUND the outboard? I'd like to be able to have enough room to sit on the edge before dropping in. I'd also like to have a ladder that extends down about as far as the lower unit, and has hand rails up high. One issue is...
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    Evinrude 140 needs lots of TLC

    I know some of you won't want to read the boring parts so you cna just skip ahead to my precise questions below. Here's the boring back story..... My dad had this boat (an 88 Stratos 200DC) running like a top. It had been mostly stored for the last few years he owned it so little over 3 years...
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