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sdowney717 replied to the thread Boat sitting in slip caught fire, then set this one on fire.

Fiberglass boats will completely burn down to the waterline, then sink. I guess a steel or aluminum boat is best if worried about fires...

Nov 1, 2025
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sdowney717 posted the thread Boat sitting in slip caught fire, then set this one on fire in Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors.

I talked to owner, is an Italian made boat. Says they think was due to an electrical fault. This occurred in Poquoson Va, insurance will...
Nov 1, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Winterizing, use E-0 stabilized gas or install shut off valve and run carb out of fuel?.

It might help to run a mix of 2 cycle oil in that gas for a winter shutdown with E10. The reason being the oil will remain as the fuel...

Oct 31, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight.

Fuel injected car engines seem to hold fuel rail pressure a long time after running. I wonder if the injectors are dripping fuel after...

Oct 28, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions.

Got it working today. Started with a 1/8" stepped drill bit, then a .151 diameter cobalt drill bit. It found the hole. Carefully used a...

Oct 24, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Friends older 1983 Tiarra has phase separation on the starboard tank.

Other issue is that starboard fuel pump seems weak. Engine is MIE 260. We attached a clear vinyl hose to the steel fuel line and...

Oct 24, 2025
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sdowney717 posted the thread Friends older 1983 Tiarra has phase separation on the starboard tank in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

I told him to pull the diptube out of the aluminum tank and drop a 3/8 copper tube down the hole. Then use a pulse electric pump to pump...

Oct 24, 2025
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sdowney717 reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Is this engine oil good? with Like.

All my 4 stroke engines get AUTOMOBILE oil . Last 67 years. No problems in N J and N Y.

Oct 18, 2025
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sdowney717 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions with Like.

Simple and it works! Just make sure it opens all the way up. I found that when I tried a 140* stat, my engine took forever to warm up so...

Oct 18, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions.

I repaired the shape of the spring, and it works. With heat it moves up. when cools moves back into this position, and that position...
Oct 18, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions.

have drilled out bigger bolts and tapped new or repaired existing threads with taps on larger sizes. This one is pretty small. I...

Oct 16, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions.

I also have a 1970 Eggharbor which used to have 4GC carbs with manual choke cables. They were really long hard red plastic outside with...

Oct 16, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions.

how would that hook up? Would need an electric choke housing for a quadrajet? Someone told me boats don't need a choke.

Oct 15, 2025
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sdowney717 posted the thread Mercruiser 260 350v8 choke spring? Different clocked positions in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

I see a lot of potential ones to buy. They can have the rod eyelet clocked all over the place, which one is right one to get? Carb is...

Oct 15, 2025

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