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    Johnson temp issue

    IS it a V block engine ? If yes. Then the Starboard Sensor appears to be operating OK. It sounds lik the Port Sensor is stuck in the ...CLOSED ... position. If the 2 thermostats can be swapped ? The problem would then be the Starboard head. However.... The presently stuck CLOSED thermostat...
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    Someone knows fersure. Sneezing and idle screw does little

    Should not need a print. Should understand the tip was snapped off. And just needs to cut away material at the ....SAME ANGLE .. With a pointed tip and touch up the threads. If needed. Simple machining job. Print these as the instructions. 👍
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    Someone knows fersure. Sneezing and idle screw does little

    There is 1 OTHER possible cause of a erratic and difficult IDLE and just above IDLE speed. A LOOSE Ignition Cam linkage setup. Have that checked out. Some people readhust EVERYTHING with a screw that turns easily.
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    Full throttle in reverse little throttle forward

    Is it possible the throttle cable is in the F R gear selector arm on the motor ? Or the cable clamps are loose ? that allows very sloppy movement on the motor control levers. The cable clamps may have been removed & lost ?
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    Someone knows fersure. Sneezing and idle screw does little

    As with all repairs. Take pictures as you start and as you get ready to remove another part. I removed the thermostat. Had to stop for a day. I tested it in the stove pot. Then was unsure where the spring, gasket , very small pin wet back in sequence.. I called my mechanic for the sequence. He...
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    My trailers HAVE BOTH on them. I run alone a lot in not great condition. No rule requiring only 1 type.
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    4bbl 350 intake question

    It is not really important which you use or have. Unless you are going to race it in a class.
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    That Evergreen shipping Company BLOCKED the Suez canal completely. That bridge crasher did the same thing in a Swedish location GREEDY company. Forget any safety issues Run it or quit your job
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    I have a 30hp Yamaha 2 stroke 3cylinder 1991 2nd spark not firing any ideas?

    Does the bad cylinder have a sparkplug that is oily compared to the other 2 cylinder sparkplugs. Rare but a sparkplug can NOT create a spark when voltage is applied to it.
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    Someone knows fersure. Sneezing and idle screw does little

    Did you ever change that thermostat? After testing it with a thermostat and apot of slowly rising water temperature ?
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    That container is HIGH and a BILLION pounds !! Lot's of area for the wind to take control in coastal waters. Hopeless oversized container ships with NON USA Registry !! Of course the anchors did not stop the beast.
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    Someone knows fersure. Sneezing and idle screw does little

    A rounded IDLE NEEDLE ? Absolutely the problem !! Find an buy a new correct needle. Way to trouble shoot !!
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    1990 NISSAN NS9.9B2

    Do you have a seperate fuel filter in the hose from the tank ? Do you disconnect the fuel line when you are ready to leave the boat for more than a few days ? Are you using the choke correctly ? What motor problem is causing you to post ?
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    The LIFEPO4 batteries are very safe . What you want on a boat way away from land. All other chemistries of Lithium Ion DO DO catch fire for no reason. You will not put out any other Lithium type fires on your boat.
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    1990 NISSAN NS9.9B2

    Da a Seafoam cleaning first. Follow the instruction on the can.
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    Bent Transom

    Do not try to do it your self. Good chance for you to do more damage. Have a marine repair shop do it. A 1 hour of labor does the. The boat has to be securely strapped to the trailer.
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    Water leaking from engine - 5.7 GXI-E

    You have a LOT LOT of water leaks. Have to pull the engine. AFTER who ever sees all the different water streams coming out. FIRST ! Sure looks like no one drained the boat for winter storage.
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    Power steering pump making loud whining sound and condensation inside the housing

    Check if filled to correct level in the pump housing.
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