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  1. Texasmark

    oil oil oil

    Here we go again. What occupies more shelf space at the retailer than oil....bread? beer?<br /><br />I'm not a purist. I have a dozen types on my shelf and can never decide just which one I will use where and when; nor can I decide where to put my hand when I am in the store (usually WW as...
  2. Texasmark

    Promised I wouldn't but I lied

    So today I'm trying to figure out how to calculate prop pitch, from a layman's standpoint. Thought I knew how to do it......yeah right! Had a guy who wanted to know and thought I was just thing to help him out.<br /><br />Fiddled with props (and other things...calculators, rulers, compasses...
  3. Texasmark

    Okaye; a new twist to an old topic

    I know that you're bored to death with the Ballistic senario. So here's a new twist.<br /><br />I didn't like the clutch racket (banging and clanging at idle in gear) on the high pitch SS props that I have discussed several times.<br /><br />In talking with the local Merc Tech, he said that the...
  4. Texasmark

    Well I just looked at the comple lineup.

    I know you guys are trying to help me get out of this Ballistic rut that I'm in (or am I), but I have a problem. I have a light fast boat and it is Merc driven and only 90 hp.<br /><br />This disqualifies me from purchasing some of the more popular names you guys mention. They're made for...
  5. Texasmark

    Confusing data....Kennnnnnnnnnnny

    So Friday I'm out in my boat and run her up. Water temp is now 80 degrees. Instead of the 52 I got in January, I'm getting 50. <br /><br />I understand the why on that, but what I don't understand is that the rpm's are the same at 5600. If hotter ambient temp reduced engine performance, why...
  6. Texasmark

    Last Time and I'll Shut Up

    Came on here in Dec and you guys were talking about Sea Foam and decarb. Blew you off.....but kept seeing yakin about it. My recently acquired used outboard was in need of a shot of something.<br /><br />Finally gave in and bought some. Put it in the OB and walla. Convinced it's good. <br...
  7. Texasmark

    I keep harping on this butttttttt

    You guys taught me about Sea Foam. Can't believe I spent my whole life associated with mechanics and things of the sort; am a lube nut, and never heard of the stuff before you guys talked me into using it.<br /><br />So yesterday I'm running the 2 stroke weed whacker. Kinda hard to start and...
  8. Texasmark

    Absolute Max RPM's on 2 stroke

    Been a lot of yakin about WOT max rpm's and I have been surely involved as I bought this boat in December, '05 and it had a 17" pitch prop.<br /><br />The engine is rated for 5500 WOT upper end. I had to go to a 24" pitch to get the rpm's down to 5600 and this is an '02 engine (stock 90 hp 3...
  9. Texasmark

    I know I'm hard headed, but I just don't understand.

    Was reading the 175 entry Ron G tune up report just now on this forum and noticed the Ballistic bashing.<br /><br />Well you guys know as you were there and I wasn't. You were running the rigs and I was out of it for the last 10 years.<br /><br />So I buy this 17' 3 step, padded, tin BB (boat...
  10. Texasmark

    Yielding to the Power

    Ok you guys. <br /><br />Back when I joined this forum, after just buying this used boat, you told me to keep my stat (which I had removed because the old one stuck closed) and decarb (de what? had never heard of it). Well I resisted and finally, after a couple of months of membership I...
  11. Texasmark

    Update on continuous run trolling motor switch

    Well, I got around to it and installed a spst toggle switch in parallel with my foot control switch so that I could run the motor continuously like when I was working down a bank and wanted to change body positions.<br /><br />Worked fine. Mounted it on the rear of the pedal on the inboard side...
  12. Texasmark

    Merc Mid Range Folks.....Need Help

    If you have a recent mid range Merc. (75-90 hp or maybe 100 to 125) would you do me a favor?<br /><br />Go out to your boat and grasp the prop. I don't care if you are in N or F. From the rear, looking forwared, push in on the prop and release it. Does the prop (and shaft) go in about 1/32...
  13. Texasmark

    Question about Yammie 60

    Was taking my black beauty out for a spin yesterday. Had a guy and 3 of his buddies launch a GIII tin boat with a 60 Yammie in front of me. Water temp was 56 for ref. The Yammie fired right off but there was a ton of smoke. It never died and did all the motor things the owner expected, but I...
  14. Texasmark

    Practice What You ( I , me ) Preach

    Ok, I confess, I am eat up with the DA.<br /><br />So I posted this morning about the prop results yesterday and this clanging problem I had.<br /><br />Well it wasn't a week ago and this guy was having a clunking problem (on this forum) when shifting gears and I said make sure your prop nut is...
  15. Texasmark

    Real Pretty Paint

    Was out yesterday and a new Tracker alum semi v came by me while I was fishing. Really had a sharp paing job. Looked like Candy Apple Red sort of. Almost looked like it was a fiberglas boat with glitter in the gel coat and all, but it definitely was alum. They really out did themselves on...
  16. Texasmark

    Gonna add a switch

    Have this Motorguide but it has no continuous run feature......have to keep your foot on the switch to keep it running. <br /><br />I guess some have that switch factory installed.<br /><br />When I am running down a long bank, I would like for the motor to stay on while I move around. So...
  17. Texasmark

    Numbers Are In

    Got the new prop Monday and took her for a spin yesterday.<br /><br />Had a 13 1/8 x 21 Ballistic on a very light 17' padded alum bass boat.<br /><br />Ran 49 in 50 degree water, dry air. Rpm's were too high at 6250 ('02 Merc 90, 2.3 gears).<br /><br />Installed the 13 1/2 x 24 Ballistic I just...
  18. Texasmark

    Hey KCLOST...Let's talk more about the water schematic.

    Got the schematic. Thanks,<br /><br />I have a 3 cyl but the process is probably the same; same things to consider, just half the process.<br /><br />On understanding the flow diagram, have a couple of things that aren't clear.<br /><br />1. The role of the pressure relief valve is not clear...
  19. Texasmark

    Back to the 2 ring pistons on Towers of Power

    Just wondering about those pistons. The original Tower (including Direct Charged) had cam turned pistons, 3 square rings, and a crown to help combustion gasses go where they were supposed to go.<br /><br />Loopers came out with 2 wedge shaped rings on a flat topped piston, with wedge shaped...
  20. Texasmark

    Hate to bore you again buttttttt

    Well, I called the iboats operator this afternoon. She was very polite and cheerful sounding, and cute sounding (I didn't say that.....yes you did). She said my new prop from you guys will be here Monday the 27th. I have a trip to the nearest lake (that you can launch into) scheduled for...
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