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    Run Merc 3.0LX on external fuel tank

    Do you put any type of fuel additives into your gas tank ? If yes. They can cause that type of problem. Do you put in more than 1 type / brand ?
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    I know of 4 things to attack metal parts in water. Salt Water Polluted industrial / corrosive places Excessively strong Chlorine sewage treatment plant discharges/ Strong stray electrical currents. Dock power or underwater power cables leaking electrical current into the water.
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    The special toolbox drawer

    Exhaust manifold nuts and bolts. Locking bolt on some old G M distributors.
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    It is from those Lobster Pots falling onto streets !!!
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    I was over due for this to happen.

    Success !! Cleaned out gas tanks and 5 gallon of new 0 % ethanol marine Hi Test. new Primer Bulb. Back to instant starts ....With 2 new gapped correctly plugs. :)(y)(y)
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    Tohatsu 9.8 electric start

    I your battery fully charged up ?
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

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    Mounting cleats on my dock

    Cross tie or long for and aft dock lines are great. To prevent the lines from ripping out dock or boat cleats in high wind and waves.
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    Exhaust Manifold and Water in Oil

    2006 original post. Moderator time.
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    Ocean objects ? How about hitting that big floating shipping container. Just below the surface. You will be looking for your teeth in the dark.
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Lack of maintenance causes problems. Both seen & unseen internal ones.
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    Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge

    Sounds like the water is taking way to long to warm up. Thermostat is wrong one ? installed wrong ? Choke is wrong ? Missing a gasket under the thermostat ? Temperature gauge is in correct ? A little bit of some problems ?
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    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    The key to forever life trailer lights. Is the separate Ground Wire And completely sealed light housings. My oldest trailer is a 1984. I back in with no cooling off of bearings or lights. Day or night lights on.
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    Inflatable Boat Trailer Suggestions

    You will need a set of long enough Ratchet Straps to keep the boat on the trailer.
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    New Pontoon

    My 2 strokes do not smoke.
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    New Pontoon

    With the top down. Casting is outstanding & safe. :)(y)(y)(y)
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    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    Do a web search of Tecniq. It is a importer of many Chinese companies products. It also has sites around the world.
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    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    Electronic PCB and parts ???????????????????? For a simple light to be lit ????????????????? No one can fix ALL light fixtures MUST be SEALED against any water getting in. The drain hole ?? :):):):):):):):) Edit All my trailers still have sealed 12 volt light bulb and socket. No corrosion. Ever
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    MerCruiser v8 350 installed, exhaust note options

    I do not like NOISEY showoffs (n)(n)
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    XR2 Spark plug question

    So much can depend on the motor condition & how hard you will push it. So much P M to do.
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