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    1990 90 hp Mercury. Beeping when key turned on.

    According to my manual, the beep when the key is first turned on is a check to let you know the alarm works. Just a short beep then turns off to let the operator know the alarm is good. This is my first oil injection motor, besides an older Johnson that I knew had injection issues. My...
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    2005 Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke oil backflowing into fuel separator

    While my motor runs great with no issues the oil mix draining back thru the system is normal. Mine has a clear fuel filter in the fuel line and I noticed blue gas in that filter. As the motor sits, the fuel slowly drains back thru the line...basic physics, liquid flowing to the lowest point in...
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    Points open to .035

    Same here, but my searches have shown that was the way many years back....in the past decade things have changed, recomendations have changed and my old brain is having a hard time keeping up !! Not sure if point materials have changed or not, but it seems using emery cloth has become far more...
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    Dual Battery ... Wiring fail or I just don't understand?

    That also depends on how low the charge is on your battery. If battery has only dropped 20% then a 1 amp charge will work, but if your battery is down 40% then a higher amp charge is needed to bringbthe battery back to 100%. The trickle charger is more of a maintainer than to recover a battery...
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    1977 Baja on the cheap

    The most expensive boat a person will ever own is the boat he gets for free !!! ( or almost free). Unless you have deep pockets, run away.
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    Yep, it's that time! :-(

    Yep....get a big bottle of scotch and become depressed for the next few months until boating season returns !!
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    Not good. Maybe

    Why are you winterizing an outboard motor. ?? They are self draining unles this is something new to me.....?
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    Antifreez

    I used normal antifreeze for years but always trapped it when draining and flushed it before heading to the lake. Better rust protection with regular antifreeze, but you must handle/ dispose of it properly !!!
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    Prop size info

    Wont know until you try it. What isvthe red line for your motor??
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    Crestliner seat removal

    Pics might help....
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    Replacing shift cable. What are these parts for?

    Damn after all those years of wrestling that arm into position, now I find there are tools for that !!!
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    1957 FD-11K

    We like pics, the more the merrier !!
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    outboard motors prices

    Condition, brand, how much hp, all factor in to value.
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    Is the timing set right ?? Carb rebuilt with a good carb rebuild kit ?? The kits will give you the correct carb setting to start with. Will your spark plug leads jumpva 3/16" gap with a nice blue spark ?? Yellow spark means a weak spark. Just some things for you to check...
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    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    You can buy pieces of trim in all different shapes and sizes, mabey a U shaped piece to slip over the edges of the plywood to hold the carpet in place ?? Just so you know...velcro comes in different grades of holding power. I use commercial grade, heavy duty to hold my winter enclosure onto my...
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    Deadman Switch?

    As long as needed to connect one of the handles in the motor clamp to a handle, thru the transom support or wherever you can attach the other end of your safety cable. I usually add a snap of some sort to each end of my safety cable/ chain. As far as the safety stop for the motor, I have saw...
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    Motor oil in lower unit oil

    When ever I flush a lower unit, I use kerosene, not acetone. Kerosene is actually an oil so no harm will be done, acetone can damage any seal it comes in contact with. While the lower unit is filled with kerosene, turn the motor over either by hand or with electric starter, just dont let it...
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    Trailer wiring…how to improve grounding…

    The last couple wiring harnesses I have bought have an extra wire for running a continous ground wire. Seems the manufacturers are getting smarter....
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    Deadman Switch?

    Safety chain on small OB motors are usually coated with vynal so there is no clanking around. The last few I have had or made, I use vynal covered cable so no noise and much lighter.
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    Prop Size 33' Chris Cavalier 1966 Twin Chrysler 318

    Based on the information given..." A prop that will fit" ....
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