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    Vinyl Wrap

    I would like a stern graphic that is very patriotic. :rolleyes:
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    2016 Merc 8.2 low voltage drop Kills engine

    I have found many people just put the BIG battery switch in BOTH. And do that for reliability. I do not bother to discuss what they are doing when a battery shorts out.
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    Seeking advice regarding Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-HF fuel pump whine

    Usually it is all the paint chips building up inside the pump & filters. Time for a person experienced to do inspection & repair before the pump goes.
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    2016 Merc 8.2 low voltage drop Kills engine

    That could be a real problem if someone turns the LARGE Battery Switch to the BOTH position.
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    Barefoot skiers?

    REAL bare footers only have about 6 straight toes. (y)
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    Vinyl Wrap

    This is not a cheap project to learn on. Buy ONLY from a well proven place. Follow all warnings about temperature & sunlight and having people who are careless about following instructions. Enjoy
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    2016 Merc 8.2 low voltage drop Kills engine

    I see a loose connection. 2 people working together. 1 watches the screen for the voltage error to appear. Other is CAREFULLY lightly touching wires in connecting plugs. To cause loss of voltage to appear. I would shut down system And carefully pull apart and reconnect each plug to clean off...
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    Fuel cell

    Resize all the holes for 1 or 2 sizes larger screws. Holes in plate and drilled and tapped plastic tank ones. A new gasket .
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    Finding a voltage drop?

    That new battery was RUN DOWN to almost DEAD !! 12. 2 volts is almost dead for power to start the engine !! Take the battery out an fully recharge it with a 120 vac plug in wall charger. A GOOD charger. Recharge it at 5 amps. or close to it. A cheap or defective charger.......WILL...
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    1992 E'rude 8 hp. link and synch .... deciphering the manual

    Something to remember about slow speeds and sparkplugs. Becoming LESS hot enough to avoid hard starting. Now your getting into a bad corner. Slow speed runs cooler. Slow idle speed. LEAN setting of idle mixture. Thermostat running too cool during slow speeds......... You are going to start...
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    Mercury Demand, Demand Linear, Demand Guardian

    :)
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    Automatic bilge pump, not being very automatic

    Why I always go down to the boat after a fair amount of ran. Turn on the key and check battery voltage. Then start the engine on fast idle. Then turn on both pumps with the 2 switches. That checks both pumps and battery condition and alternator function. (y)
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    2009 4.3 gxi-j cant get it over 3k rpms

    The porpoising. Bilge full of water ?
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    Automatic bilge pump, not being very automatic

    The Rule Electronic pumps fail in 2.. 6 month seasons. I only use them with a switch control. They then last forever.
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    2.5 HP outboards.

    A power stroke ...EVERY ... revolution will always beat a power stroke every ...OTHER... revolution. Think about the power from the extra burned fuel every second ?
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    TB5 Chevy 350 Thermostat.

    The warmer the engine water. The faster any suspended minerals will build up. On the hotter metal surfaces. Never fails.
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    2018 outboard 150 four stroke WOT

    You found the problem. The gas in the tank is loaded with dirt !!!!!!!!!! Cheaper ? To pump out that dirty gasoline ?
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    Mercury Demand, Demand Linear, Demand Guardian

    I just watch the tachometer and the GPS speed numbers. Tells me instantly. How fast any changing drive angle is producing.
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    Why I do not have new boats.

    They are born every minute somewhere.
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    1994 Johnson 150 HP

    Off with my head. (y)
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