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  1. Sea Rider

    Compression Issues.-

    If a 2 strokes OB should have 120 PSI in both cylinders and only has 95 on upper one and 90 on lower one, will this be the direct cause for OB to be difficult to start and once started doesn’t want to maintain idle or even fast idle, just dies as it were a fuel starvation issue. The OB was...
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    Spark Plug Intensity.-

    If a Exciter Coil works with 0.2-0.3 Ohm resistance. What if having say 0.5-0.6 or slight way more Ohms, will this excess result in a poorer redish spark when measured with a spark tester and OB to run poorly at idle and not strong when opening up the throttle ? Happy Boating
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    The Perfect Multitask Sib.-

    One of the things I mostly enjoy during summer time is selling Sea Rider Sibs, Ribs and 2 strokes Tohatsu OB's. Going to far away places to instruct the personal that will be using them to provide tender services to associates who owns boats at a beach Condo & Marina. These guys don't know a...
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    4 Strokes Honda 8HP-OB.-

    A friend of mine has this oldie that's been trying to start for some time with 0 avail. When priming fuel bulb, there's fuel spill through a small hole, friend can't specify if at rear where a box with hoses is located which could be the fuel pump or through carb. Assume carb has a needle and...
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    Used Spark Plugs.-

    Usually use my OB spark plugs max100 metered work hours, at 50 hours use are removed cleaned and re gapped. The old ones are still good to go if wanting using them longer at that moment, if not are thrown inside a box. In 3 cases have used 2 pair to test OB's after general maintenance, but in...
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    Tohatsu O'ring Connector Issues.-

    You know that connector's o'ring are not available as spares, must buy the whole expensive connector if having fuel spills on any of both female connectors. Have you managed to look for them in car shops taking the removed sample to them, did they fit nicely, did their homework right ? Have seen...
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    Etec 60 HP

    Was wondering if any of you guys has in use an Etec 60 HP powering a 14-15 Ft light boat, if so, which was the max wot rpm achieved while running lightly or medium loaded ? Some folks have complained that Etecs comes factory delivered over propped and runs towards the lugging zone. Happy Boating
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    Registration Fee.-

    How much does it cost to register and be granted a registration number say for a 14 footer inflatable whether a Sib or Rib ? assume fees wilt depend entirenly in the state you live ? Happy Boating
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    DVA Volt Reading Multimeters.-

    If you don't count with a analog or digital multimeters with DVA reading capabilitie but count with one in which a DVA Adapter can be hooked to. Which side of the scale should the voltage selector be set, AC or DC setting ? Plan to acquire a Electronic Specialties DVA Adapter soon to read...
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    Evinrude Model & WOT Range ?

    A friend of mine has this 2 strokes Evi 100 HP V4 Commercial oldie with independent ignition coils, manufacturing year is unknown, is it a loopcharged or crossflow model ? Would like to know its factory WOT Range, needs a nice prop maximization to carry more passengers. Thanks in advance...
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    Video Uploads.-

    Was wondering if Iboats system accepts small video files uploads inside any given topic ? Happy Boating
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    Faster Sib Assembly.-

    Been assembling Sibs for many years, now with a Rib nothing to assemble, but occasionally still use a 320 alum deck Sib along a 2 strokes 5 HP Tohatsu OB where a trailered Rib has 0 access to be launch from shore. -Take Sib and Floorboards out of their carrying bags. -Unroll Sib on a clean...
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    GPS Max Speed.-

    In order to get the most accurate speed numbers dialed on a GPS Garmin 72 model during wot runs on flat calm water cond is there a minimum distance to take into consideration ? There are several speed readouts throughout the different displays selected (1) usually reads non fixed +,- variable...
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    Pulled Threads.-

    Is there a repair system besides Hellicoils to repair pulled threads on a crank case ? If so is it an easy fix or need to send crankcase to a machine shop to do the work right ? Please advise. Happy Boating
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    Head Gasket Issue.-

    As a preventive maintenance will like to change my current head gasket, this one it's not a OEM gasket, it's hand made locally to factory specs but does not have the sealing compound spread out on both sides that seals the gasket to both mating surfaces with initial heat when OB is started. Is...
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    Myths & Mismatches.-

    Read repetitive posts of newbie boaters requesting info about which should be the correct OB height when combo undergoes its first dry installation process. The Automatic Rule of Thumb Answer is : “Even With Hull” (EWH) To start with this rule ain’t such, all OB’s brands Owner’s Manuals state...
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    Good or Bad Idea.-

    Was thinking in removing my powerhead from base along removing all cylinder head bolts not all 8 at same time, say one by one, clean all threads, slight coat with Permatex anti-seize lubricant, put back and re torque to specs. Could even go further as to replace a new cylinder head gasket...
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    Vaccum Gauge.-

    If in need to install a vaccum gauge on a 2 strokes single carb Tohatsu OB as there's nothing to connect it to. Will drilling a hole right in middle of intake maniforld and pressing a metal tube inside will work ? Would be cool to count with one to adjust idle's air/fuel mixture right on cue...
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    What's this all about.-

    2 Strokes (2) Alum 15 HP-OB 3 blade props. -3 x 9 1/4 x 9 prop vrs -3 x 9 3/4 x 9 prop being this one a High Trust Prop. Would being same pitch with different diam will account for being a High Trust Prop. Will it push, plane whatever, be a better prop to push/plane a medium light standard...
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    Pulling Tool Experts.-

    Need to remove a thrust washer stuck on prop shaft, have tried almost anything but won't budge or loosen a bit. My fingers won't go inside prop's round housing to grab and pull washer out. Can someone recommend a nice puller that will fit inside housing. Will I need a 2-3 claw puller. Thanks id...
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