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    2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke SX200 spark plug

    I have had this motor for 3 years.Came with brand new Champion QL78C. Runs fine but I assume time to change them. Didn't realize it came with brand new plugs so I bought NGK plugs to replace at that time.BR7HS-10 .I am assuming I purchased the correct NGK plugs at that time. Anyone know if they...
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    Anyone fly Frontier Airlines? Nickel and Dime ya Airlines?

    Considering flying Frontier from Fla to Ny in Feb because Southwest does not have any direct flights and no flights are under $200 pp one way. Frontier airlines had direct flights at too low to believe prices of $39 pp one way. After that you literally pay for every step you take.Pay for...
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    Fuel water separator 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    What filter and model # are you all using?? I have been using same filter that I use for my mercruiser motors.Usually a Atwood or Quicksilver but wanting to use a larger filter if available.Never had an issue by changing every season but bigger should be better right?? Charlie
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    I have always had the oil filter style of fuel/water separator on each and every one of my boats. Quite a few are interchangeable however WHY make them different .They are all about the same size and they all do the same thing.So why did I just buy "fits Mercruiser and Mercury" Quicksilver...
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    2004 Jeep GC tire size question

    Bought new, has factory Good year P225 75r 16s on it. Came across same factory tire except it is a P225 70R 16. anything wrong with putting the 70 series into the mix? I have select trac 4x4 so 99.9% of the time it is in 2 wheel drive . Charlie
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    Decarbing Yamaha 2 stroke with Seafoam

    year 2000 200HP Saltwater series.No issues at all.Looking to decarb as routine yearly maintenance through spark plug hole.Anyone know if the procedure is better on a warm motor or cold? I decarbed my riding mower with the engine all warmed up and I got a nervous feeling introducing room temp...
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    Looking to remove this light without breaking it.( I have a habit of breaking things). I am wanting to access the wires to tap in and install a tiny fan .There is no access behind it without cutting holes.Anyone ever remove one like this?? Charlie
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    Telltale stream and exhaust water flow amounts on Yamaha 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    This is my 1st Yamaha motor.I have had Evinrudes my entire life.Grady White didn't find it necessary to have a temp gage or water pressure gage and I dont really like not having a visual warning gage.When I got the new to me boat with Yamaha ,the telltale was a medium flow of cool water and...
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    Lower unit impeller, metal sleeve or no sleeve??

    I see more and more impellers over the years eliminating the metal sleeve and going with completely rubber one piece design.Mercruiser,Yamaha etc.The logical reason I can see is cost.No metal has to cost less to produce.I have avoided the non metal sleeve impellers but recently have heard a very...
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    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    Getting a preowned generator.I have 2 for sale near me.A Mitsubishi 6700 which has an electric (jump pack) start and pull start ,The other is Generic 6500 with Co2 sensor.Same price.Anyone know these ?? Anyone have one?? Charlie
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    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    Have twin 5.0 1988 Alpha drives.Have an opportunity to buy a spare drive and it claims to be a 1.47 ratio.I always thought the V8 was to be a 1.50 ratio?? Charlie
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    I bumped a creosote cover piling with my swim platform.Got a half dollar sized tar spot on the corner of my platform.I tried wax, compound,mineral spirits, magic eraser and carb cleaner.Took a little off but not much. Had a can of OFF bug repellant in garage so what the heck gave it a try.CAME...
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    Anyone ever repair one of these.The Taylormade fender cushion is the double or triple fender .Pretty big and pretty expensive.There is a nickel size crack in mine so it does not hold air.Its still plenty rigid so not completely necessary to repair but gonna give it a try.I think they are made...
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    I see a lot of 15w40 oil brands.rotella,delvac etc. .Plan on an oil change in my Mercruisers.All the 15w40 I have seen have "Diesel" on the label. Doesn't matter?? Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I have filled a compass many years ago and used "Compass fluid" as it was called at west marine .I now need a small amount to top off my compass and my west marine bottle only had a drop left in it.dont know why I saved it.anyone know what can be used to top off a few needed ounces? or should I...
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    I have has the motor for 3 years and I have to say Yamaha has made motors easy for a regular guy to maintain. I have easily done waterpump, fuel pumps, vst filter, fuel filter and other really simple stuff.I have to hand it to Yamaha,They make it feasible for a regular guy to do some...
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    Any way to know what engine by transom # ?

    Saw a drive for sale. Transom Assembly # 0D322139 I have alphas drives 1988 5.0LX. Any way to tell by transom # what motor?? The spouse of a dude that passed is selling and can't tell me much and quite frankly I really don't want to question her right now.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    here is my original post: "1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out...
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    Need to replace a trailer tire,Hows this one?

    Found this for $50 but I am not familiar with tire ratings. Dynatrail ST Radial Trailer 205/75R14 100L C Trailer Tire
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Came across one of these used and was wondering whats good or not so good about this fridge?? Wanting to put a 2nd fridge in my boat and only know Norcold.Anyone??
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