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  1. nola mike

    Electric Boats

    There are definitely downsides to all energy producing technologies. The ultimate solution, which of course most of the "free marketeers" (who for some reason seem to be the ones against renewable energy) balk at, is to pass the embedded costs along to the energy producers. If coal-burners were...
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    Best finance options

    Why work if you're making millions/year?
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    Best finance options

    You're out of your mind. Market averages 7%/year. Good luck Buffett.
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    Best finance options

    You can hit the lottery also. Probably would involve less risk than whatever you're talking about.
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    I/O Characteristics

    Seems like someone should make an upstream filter.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    Agreed. Google "voltage drop test" for how to troubleshoot the issue. Looks like @Grub54891 Nailed the original problem...
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    Best finance options

    Lol. Unless your investment strategy is bank robbery or pyramid schemes, that ain't gonna happen...
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    Is it worth it?

    It won't help performance or economy. It will make maintenance significantly easier. I converted my old engine and it was worth it--there's always plenty of other stuff to fix
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    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    I think he's saying the coil isn't actually dead, it's the switch cutting spark. I'm curious if the OP tried swapping one of the "bad" coils back in
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    Help with abbreviation H,B,W&L Fee

    You look closely but Fail to find the knowledge that You strongly desire
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    Help with abbreviation H,B,W&L Fee

    You did not like the Reply of GA boater Though it was correct ^another haiku!
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    Help with abbreviation H,B,W&L Fee

    That was almost a haiku Hello there Boater! Winter is coming! Lucky you, we charge big fee
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    5.7LX rebuild question

    I'd call Edelbrock and see what they recommend for a tuning kit (or look at the tubing Bible to get in range). Michigan motorz is another good source; I'm too lazy to Google, but if they offer the Edelbrock on their crate engines, ask what they use for jetting.
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    5.7LX rebuild question

    What's a low step jet? Afaik, a jet is a fixed orifice...
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    Stalls out on idle after 30 to 45 minutes. Mercruiser 4.3 TKS Thunderbolt V Alpha II

    No, as Scott said, he's flooding at idle. There shouldn't be a drip. Problem is in the carb.
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    5.7LX rebuild question

    That's the right ratio unless you're at WOT. that being said, there aren't any easy options for installing an Afr gauge afaik...
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    Snapped screws in carb...

    Had to take it to 2 machine shops (first was worried about the small screws and didn't have the right tool) but they're going to drill it and put in inserts for $130. A bit spendy, but cheaper than a new carb, and I really didn't relish this job.
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    I/O Characteristics

    Huh? You can, you just can't go very fast.
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    First time water in bellows

    I don't have one of them either ;)
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    First time water in bellows

    Oh, Bravo drive.
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