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    Prop change on my bowrider

    Solas is a good prop IMO. I think Turning Point Hustlers are better. I think the TP Hustler has more rake, which helps a high speed boat, but is also useful with a std powerplant, like you have. Just an opinion
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    options for boat cover supports

    Covers stretch. We need to support them no matter what.
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    1998 Johnson J115ELECM idle adjustment help!

    My Johnnyrude Service manual covers your motor. The initial idle mixture setting is spec'd at 5-3/4 turns open. Make sure the motor warms up and the QuickStart system disconnects as that will increase idle RPM to 1200 or so.
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    cowl air inlet on mercury 9.9.

    Exhaust leaks are often caused by the powerhead base gasket.
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    Gas guage

    Not so....
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    soft layer glued to sides on inside of fiberglass boat?

    Acetone is pretty good at dissolving glue.
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    LOWER END OIL CHANGE

    To each his own. I for one, do not want the gearcase plugs leaking or unscrewing, while I am cruising along.
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    Gas guage

    A lot of fuel gauges stop moving when power is removed. When they are powered they move to the correct fuel position. If the fuel tank is empty, they will move to zero when power is applied. So, if you turn the ign key off, and she has 1/2 tank fuel, and you drain it, the gauge will not move...
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    Scary

    I have heard the ports are empty as well. They were overcrowded a month ago. I suspect the ports were crowded with ships loaded with goods to be delivered pre tariffs. Now, I will speculate that the manufacturers of imported goods are waiting to see what tariffs and when tariffs will begin...
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    LOWER END OIL CHANGE

    Gee, a few taps is not beating SS screws into aluminum threads, I would not think.
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    1986 90 hp johnson trunion

    Gee, isn't one cable trunnion for throttle and the other for shift?
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    soft layer glued to sides on inside of fiberglass boat?

    Some sort of marine vinyl? Pretty beat up though.
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    No black/yellow kill wire on 9.9. 4-stroke

    Do you have a stop button?
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    LOWER END OIL CHANGE

    Jeff, hence the use of the hand impact driver. You first make the screws as tight as possible with a screwdriver, then use the hand impact driver and a few taps from the hammer to tighten them a bit more. I first used it on the Phillips head case screws of my old motorcycle. It was essential...
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    No black/yellow kill wire on 9.9. 4-stroke

    The maxrules site may have a wiring diagram for your motor.
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    Prop change on my bowrider

    The Turning Point props are aluminum and pretty cheap. They share hubs, so for $100 or less you can get a new prop housing, if the pitch it too much. I ran a 21P 3 blade rapture on my '88 SeaRay 18 footer with a 4.3LX (205HP). It worked real well. The Turning Point Hustlers are nearly as...
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    Tell tale not peeing

    A lot of those V6 Mercs have the telltale downstream of the thermostats. That is, until the engine is warm, there will not be a telltale. On a flusher device at low RPM, the engine may not warm up. If the waterpump is working, you should see water exiting out the gratings above the...
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    Advice needed - low water pressure and cold engine temps

    If the cooling system is like other Mercs, the idle temp is controlled by the thermostats. At 2000RPM or so, water pressure pushes the poppit open, adding lots of cooling water and lowering the water pressure. You might run both engines up to temp at idle and see what the temps are. if they...
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    82 50 hp tilt and trim

    The trim switch will only operate if the trim limit switch is closed. The trailer switch should operate at all times. The trim limit switch is located on the starboard trim cylinder and bracket. They often break at this time of it's age. I do not know of a replacement, however, as long as the...
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    boat snap on covers

    Some really popular boats have their custom covers stocked by Overtons and some others. Other than that, make one yourself or have a shop make one.
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