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    Spark plug fouling

    2016 Yamaha 115 LB 4 stroke fouling out a plug or two every 150 hours or so which is about a year and a half a time. On a pontoon which I run at 3300 to 4300 rpm when out. Ethanol free gas used. Filters changed. Once I change out plugs runs fine until the next 150 hours or so. Is this normal. I...
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    1999 Yamaha 115 2 stroke choke plates(butterfly)

    Noticed my '99 115 2stroke is hard starting when cold. Choke plates have holes in them therefore not creating a rich enough mixture to fire the motor. Took some duct tape and carefully taped over the holes. No problem with cold starts any longer. Have an older 1987 115 with plates that are...
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    possible reed problem

    Hey all; Have 2000 90 hp merc. 2-stroke. Carbs rebuilt 6 months ago , boat has been running fine. Other day smelled gas under motor cover and saw gas leaking out the front of lower carb, even with motor off. Took carb off and apart, nothing appeared out of the ordinary. Did a bench test to check...
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    cdm ignition system

    Hey all; Of these three electronic componets, -- trigger, stator, cdm modules,-- can either or all function badly at idle, but preform well at higher rpm's ? I guess what i mean do these items either work or not work or can there be some in between ? Have rough idle but runs great over 2000...
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    float needle valve

    Hey all; Have a question about carb kit i just got. The original float needle has a rubber tip on it. The kit i got has brass needle valve, no rubber tip. The seat is not replacable. Is this acceptable as a replacement? 2000 90 hp 2-stroke 3-cylinder calls for sierra carb kit 18-7750 which is...
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    problem with pressure treated bunks

    Hi all, Haven't been on in awhile but have some interesting info. Looked but don't know if this subject has been posted previous. My neighbor just bought a 2007 G3 22' pontoon. Boat sat mostly on trailer by previous owner until it was used to go out on. My neighbor brought it home and put it in...
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    135h.p.Mariner 2.0

    Hey guys. Just trying to find the year of the out board motor on the boat i just bought Serial # is OG217181 and it's a 135 h.p. mariner 2.0 silver cowling. I've checked different sites but no luck. Hope someone can help. Thanks.
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    increase prop pitch ?

    Hey everyone:<br /> I have a Glastron 195 sx 5.0 volvo 220 h.p. 2- barrel carb. 21 " s.s. prop. Runs 4650rpm @wot. 57 mph. Just put 4-barrel holley on and it runs 5000rpm @wot. 59 mph. Will it benefit me to increase my prop to a 23s.s. to lower my rpm and if i do so will it increase my top end...
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    volvo sx trim switch

    Hey everyone; Have an '03 Volvo sx sterndrive. Checked the search feature but didn't find my answer to this question. My trim gauge and or trim switch is defective. Motor goes up and down, gauge does not respond.Was told to try replacing trim switch located on right side of the lower unit.Took...
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    volvo 5.0 intake manifold

    haven't had many questions in a couple of years because this forum usaully answers them all for me.Great Job. I,ve got a 2003 volvo 5.0 220 h.p. 2 barrel holley carburated motor in my glastron. From all the info. around it seems it has the Vortec heads.The intake looks exactly like Edelbroc's...
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    feul injection

    Since we're on the subject of fuel injection does anyone see a problem with installing a mutiport injection system on a 305 cu.in. for added horse power and torque? Edelbrock sells one for about $2000 for the complete package.
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    exhaust manifolds

    can after market exhaust manifolds increase horsepower and performance over stock? have a 5.0 volvo 220 h.p. thanks
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    aluminum to stainless steel prop

    have a glastron 19 ft with volvo 5.0 220 h.p. wot is 5000 rpm. has 14 1/4 by 21 aluminum prop. like to go with stainless. will performance increase and should i use the same size thanks
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    aluminum to stainless steel prop

    have a new 19 ft. glastron with 5.0 220 hp. volvo with 14 1/4 by 21 aluminum prop. wot is 5000 rpm would like to go with stainless steel. would performance increase and should i use the same size thanks for any help
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    boat steers left

    have i/o mercruiser in 19 ft. bayliner.Hitlog just leaving dock at 2 miles an hour. At speed, boat steers to left regardless of how its trimmed out,actually pulls that way. Slight grumbling sound noted.
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