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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    Diy save money strikes again.
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    Solar panel wiring questions

    A separate Photo Cell panel for each battery is most efficient and safer. Then recharging is faster. A correct sized fuse or circuit breaker is required for each Photo Cell. Or a small quiet motor generator can be rigged up if you want / need every day, fully charged batteries.
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    2007 Honda 225 loss of power

    Sounds like weak failing ignition system also. Find the problem NOW Or risk a tow from way offshore. A can of Sea Foam would be helpful.
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    Russian Roulette ? Ever hit a just below the surface WOOD power pole ? The 60' ones. Bright daylight. At night. MAYDAY MAYDAY WE are severely injured and dead in the water.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Towing it on a trailer at 60 mph ? Motor is safe. Bearings are safe also due to Aluminum In fast air flow. Worst case is a big engine with a smaller Trolling or extra MAIN POWER motors. Towing any stopped motor in water ?? In or out of gear. Now we can have a real possible chance for...
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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

    Well the Sea Foam cleaned out the idle & low speed system. I had idled around for about 1 hour. With no need to do a WOT to clean off erratic low end missing. WAAAHOOOO another happy 2 stroke owner. Might even put in the normal cooler heat range of sparkplugs.
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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

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    Vault Wheel Hubs

    How would anyone not a mechanic. Get repairs in water areas of going around in Canada ?
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    The only thing I can think of for a Category 5 storm. A concrete room on the GROUND. Higher than any flooding area. With no trees or buildings within 300'. And a steel vertical door on a wall. With neighbors and Rescue Squads knowing you may be buried inside of it. And will need help to get...
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    I am taking the 86th amendment. I have not spent a summer in N J during the last 21 years. Been on the Saint Lawrence River in Clayton, N Y. Love the place and people. :):)
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    Needing a t top

    I have very quick fold up and fold down Bimini Tops. But I do not run at WOT due to the strains on the restraining straps. I can raise or lower in under 2 minutes alone. If needed. I can remove it completely in 5 minutes.
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    I was wondering where all the melted ice from the north and South Pole was going to affect all the surface land.
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    2020 tohatsu adding electric start

    Do a web search of..... J D Powers 2020 Tohatsu 20 hp motors. They list about 10 that year with electric starting. And actual model numbers for the electrics. You can copy the electric model #s. Then do web searches accurately. :)
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    Vault Wheel Hubs

    Most people cause damage by opening up the axle bearings. UUUHGGG I am not going to deal with that mess. Put it all back together. And makes sure to tighten up that oddball nut. No need for those weird extra parts. Oh well.
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    changing timing belt-2009 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke

    Car timing belts last for thousands of hours with NO inspections or adjustments Each manufacturer has their own standards to follow.
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    Dust Cap Woes

    How do some of you get the old races out ?
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    2003 60hp 4 Stroke EFI Relays

    Classic case of a overloaded incorrectly boat.
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    Daughter called again to say they have been indoors for a week of high 90s and humid. Unheard of in N J.
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    2020 tohatsu adding electric start

    I have converted many marine and non marine engines to electric starters. Always worth it for some people. If any of the same blocks & flywheels where used in other motors ? Piece of cake job. what is the h p of the motor ?
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    Scraped bottom

    I have stopped going over the boulder areas at idle speed. Every CLUNK and stalled engine is not worth it. Sometimes I have the drive locked down. Old brain.
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