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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    I wanna clarify my "hub ring" statement. The '05 Merc. 60, 4stroke I had was missing that ring. There was a lot I didn't know with the boat purchase in 2017. My new re-power, 2021 Merc. 115 hp, I think (ass-u-me d) that it has that ring. I bought it brand new so I never looked, I don't know...
  2. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    yep. The exhaust exits through the prop hub instead of around the outside.
  3. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    and also, my 2021 Merc 115hp has a plastic ring that snaps into the gear case for exhaust gas sealing. Maybe that's in sterndrives also?
  4. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    jesus buddy, you get on here and ask questions and for help then start dissing all the answers. So just go run the prop, it's that simple.
  5. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    yes, the gases will take that path. do what you want, but 41/4" prop hubs don't work with 4 3/4" gear case diameters. That's why they make props with 4 3/4" hub diameters.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    what motor do you have. Different motors can have different gearcase diameters, like my Merc. CT. the problem is the exhaust gases will exit over the blades and cause ventilation problems.
  7. J

    Enough is enough

    how do you hit a cop and still walk the street. actually, I know how...just can't get political.
  8. J

    Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?

    re-current training involved the study of accidents and why they happened. Including our own company. Sobering.
  9. J

    Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?

    Correct Automated systems were designed to reduce pilot workload, thereby enhancing safety. The pilot , however, is the one responsible for the safe operation of said aircraft.
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    Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?

    should we get into the MCAS issue? was that the "2" of the 2 ? Sperry had an auto pilot in 1912.
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    Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?

    that is correct. If memory serves: the captain had stepped into the bathroom. I believe the relief pilot had taken the seat. The airbus is 100% fly-by-wire. There is no mechanical standby control connection. Understanding the Airbus computer is absolutely critical. Furthermore, recognition of a...
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    Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?

    I don't know of 2 planes that "locked" out pilots from controlling the aircraft. There were 2 accidents involving the Airbus. One was at the Paris airshow where the new Airbus was taking off and flew into the ground, and another was the one the crew "stalled" all the way into the ocean from high...
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    well, 2021 Merc....opinions.

    Disturbing issue showing up on my 2021 Merc. 115 hp, CT. Purchased new, from dealer, delivered/installed July 2021. I have about 250+ hours on it. Oil/lower unit oil changed at end of every season. Plugs pulled, checked, engine fogged also. Fuel filter changed 1.5 years ago. Both batteries good...
  14. J

    cooking

    If I die with brisket in my mouth, I'll be a happy guy. As long as I'm not choking on it. 😋
  15. J

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    lol after reading this thread, It's amazing just how "old school" my '08 Silverado is. 😁
  16. J

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    yep, e brakes...and when it fails in the locked position? now what ?
  17. J

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I will double check.....I've got one more level to drop to....maybe after that is "off".
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I'm still getting use to the adaptive cruise in the new toyota. I can't turn it completely off so I have to get use to it. The quirk is the car in front gets off for an exit and my car can break hard even though the exiting car has cleared my front. Appears that it's reacting to maybe the left...
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    2018 suntracker 16 with 40hp Bigfoot Mercury

    agree...6 year spread, but an original owner could'a swapped a newer bigger motor for the smaller one, and kept some cash?....maybe? it's a used boat.
  20. J

    2018 suntracker 16 with 40hp Bigfoot Mercury

    my purchase of a used 2006 pontoon in 2017 was from the original purchaser. He had kept all the paperwork. The boat came with an '05 Merc. 60hp motor. This was reflected on the title and the motor had its own title. The trailer is a '01 Karavan. Other than original paperwork or a dealer...
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