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    XR2 Spark plug question

    So much can depend on the motor condition & how hard you will push it. So much P M to do.
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    Lake Ontario

    I call those sudden SQUALLS death traps. 1 almost killed everyone in my Chaparral 19 bow rider. It has the 305 V8 220 hp. I HAD to only point into the 4' with white caps on top. The very deep hull and me putting all the heaviest seniors on the rear seats. Maximum bow up trim . 40 minutes of...
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    1987 Merc 200 V6 blowing fuse

    Is the right fuse size being used ? Are the fuse holder clips tight enough ? Somehow find out what size / amps. it should be.
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    2001 60hp 4 stroke head bolt torgue spec?

    It can depend on the type of material the head gasket is made of. Also some gaskets need to be retightened after so many hours of running. Did you check the flatness of the 2 surfaces ?
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    Lake Ontario

    Weather & waves. Afternoon wind increases ? There is NOTHING to hide behind in windy open water. Blowing you farther offshore. You MUST read and obey all weather reports. I have seen white caps in the St Lawrence River. From the lake.
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    Humminbird Low Battery Alarm Setting?

    I set mine to 12.3 volts for a lead acid battery. That is about the 50 % of the battery left.
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    Thank you I Boats.

    You are the only site that does not have those annoying ads all over the site. I tell other boaters about the pleasure of I Boats. (y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)
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    I was over due for this to happen.

    Both tanks were previously used. About 2 gallons each. Just to be sure I did not get a bad load of 0% Ethanol from the marina.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    We also sell a App for that problem.
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    I was over due for this to happen.

    I put a 1/2 of a can of Sea Foam into each gas tank. Engine was getting harder to start. Finally would not start. Pulled outlet Primer Bulb hose off. Squeeze the bulb. Will not build up pressure correctly. O K need a bulb. Then take the small gasoline filter apart. Looks milky. Smell it . No...
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    The Lake will never be the same again

    It bings back memories of my hand built 96" WW II Higgins PT Boat. I went way overboard on the drive train parts. It hurt to cut it up After no one wanted the boat with full crew on deck. and the 200 watt sound system synchronized to prop speed. Chainsaw engine.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    :rolleyes:
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    How many of us have a GREEN Seahorse motor ?

    I am curious as to those who had varnished cork floats. That loved to cause flooded engines after about 5 to 10minutes. I spent several hours before I found that was the problem.
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    Guess Who needed a tow home ?

    It has the key triggered squirter. I might do your advice of advancing the timing at idle. What part resets the idle to be slightly advanced ?
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    :) lets sell .......Prop Stoppers (y) Only $ 29.99 Free shipping.
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    Guess Who needed a tow home ?

    The roller is right between the 2 vertical white lines at idle. The roller wheel leaves the cam at about 3/4 of throttle position. Starts instantly. 1/10 of a second crank every time. It does not need any choking in summer mornings.
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    Starter Help !!Prestolite md0 4102m

    Maybe just needs new brushes. Or some previous bad DIY ? Loose connections ?
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    Replacing bulbs with LED

    It only needs to meet a certain visibility distance at night. USCG sat with me for 7 hours to do the test at night. :(
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    Starter Help !!Prestolite md0 4102m

    Complain and get your money back.
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Linc and sink. The best source of steady retirement income. I REFUSE to ever touch mine. " If it is not broke ? Do not fix it. " Quote by 2 best mechanics.
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