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    Spark plugs for a Merc outboard

    After checking with few various parts supply houses including Quicksilver themselves, it appears the Champion plugs are the " replacement" plugs for the NGK BUHW-2 and the Quicksilver 97282Q, spark plugs. Tried cross referencing a couple other makes, but everything comes back to Champion unless...
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    Spark plugs for a Merc outboard

    They might....back in my younger days, we often used Champion plugs as they were cheaper and readily available. We always carried extras because they often fouled out. When using NGK or AC Delco, we could run for a month or more before fouling a plug. Just the opposite for the OMC motors...
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    Spark plugs for a Merc outboard

    Way beyond pricey.....25-30 bucks each and they are just old stock. Up until recently I have had no issue getting the Quicksilver 97182Q plugs which are the same as the. BUHW-2, even made by NGK for Quicksilver. Part stores are advertising the Quicksilver plugs, even showing pics of them, but...
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    How to know what propeller my boat came with

    Before buying any prop....be sure your engine is running at peak performance, or you will be searched by for another prop soon. Often folks make prop changes, then realize they need a tuneup....then their prop needs can change. Best to be sure engine is running at peak perfirmance before...
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    Spark plugs for a Merc outboard

    That was back when Champion made top quality spark plugs. Sometime in the 80's their quality went downhill, especially in their plugs for two stroke engines. Most of my experience was in smaller under 90 up motors and mainly under 10 hp. When I worked at a mom and pop marine repair store back...
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    40ELPTO oil tank

    There is a metal washer attached to the float that comes off ( unglued), when that washer stays on bottom it triggers the alarm. There are some fixes on YouTube videos about carefully getting it out and reglueing it back on. Mine was disconnected years ago. I make a habit of filling the oil...
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    1979 Mercury outboard

    My serial number is on the transom saddle, back side where it attaches.
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    Lesson learned

    The damn spell checker or whatever the setup is called that keeps changing my spelling is causing most of my spelling issues. Have not been able to figure out how to turn it off. Whenever I spell Mecury, it changes it to Mercy, and getting tired of having to go back in and change it back...
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    Spark plugs for a Merc outboard

    My 1992 Merc 40 hp classic outboard came with NGK BUHW-2 spark plugs. They are no longer made, but Quicksilver ( mercury) makes a replacement plug # 97182Q... Many part stores advertise these plugs but when I order they send me Champion plugs as a replacement, even after adding a note ( no...
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    How to know what propeller my boat came with

    Makes no difference what the boat came with.....get a prop that makes/ allows your engine to run at its peak performance.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Give them a call and at least give them the opportunity to correct the issue. No matter what you buy, there is always a chance to get a bad one. It is how the problem is resolved that defines the company or manufacturer !!
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    N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license

    Best part about all these licensing programs is the test.....no actual drug by test in a boat....just answer some questions on a piece of paper ! Imagine how the highways would be if all drivers license tests were just answering questions on paper?? Gov't ideas at their finest !!
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    Product suggestions for deep scratches

    I used " Krylon" gloss black from Walley World to touch up scratches on my 1992 Mercy lower unit....dead match ! Can't tell where stopped or started.
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    Random

    Had a guy try to break into my barn some years back, we met up with him just before police arrived. He thought he would do battle with this old man until he saw my little friend in my hand. He got 15 years as he was awaiting trial for a previous breakin.
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    Mercury 2.5HP Outboard Not Moving Boat?

    Pull off your spark plug wire, then remove your spark plug, then put motor in gear and try turning the prop shaft. If needed, put a pin or something thru the shear pin hole to aid in turning. If the engine turns over when doing so, your gear shift is working and just need a new prop, shear pin...
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    Mercury 2.5HP Outboard Not Moving Boat?

    Isn't that a plastic prop ? Is the cotter pin in place?
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Can't beat a nice barn for the ultimate cover for all your toys, you can change the size of your toys without having to make a bigger cover !! Wind and snow does not effect the cover, and this type of cover actually increases your property value ! Unfortunately it increases your property...
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    Fuel smell after fueling up

    Let us know how it works out...
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    E bikes

    Actually, many of the home fires from cheap Lipo batteries have been found to have defective chargers that cause the batteries to catch fire. Many of these cheap Chineseium chargers are poorly built and short out causing the fires. While the Lipo batteries can be an issue, the majority of...
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    E bikes

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