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  1. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Thanks. One more question. Do you use a transom saver while on the road? When I leave the highway I swear I see the motor back there flexing the transom on the uneven paths I go down.
  2. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I’m in central Texas in land fishing. A stump on a lake or rock on the river though. Think I will bolt it. I check it out before every trip how ever. My last time out it was windy and I was on the bow running the trolling motor in the waves. The clamps must have loosened on around the 5 th hour...
  3. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Yes sir. I didn’t realize it when I bought it for a project boat. Now I’m kind of stuck trying to make it work. Was thinking of a cross bunk where the frame meets the tongue. There’s a 5” roller there now that was pinched and not working until I got some of the weight off it and fixed it. Now...
  4. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    By the time I can afford the new prop I’ll know all I need to know is what I’m saying. It’s going to be a while. Working on closing on a house right now.
  5. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I was adjusting the winch and a few other things in this picture. I keep it jacked up to drain. You’re right when I raised the bunks an inch and raised the winch it took weight off the front roller but the boat isn’t level. When launching the lip hangs on the bow stop and once slipped off it...
  6. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I am running it below 90 deg. now. I haven’t been out to check the tach again. Been busy with other things. I’m getting a spare prop further down the road. Good idea to have one around here. By then I’ll know if I need a different pitch or not.
  7. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I was told the original owner did all of that. They had a jet drive lower unit on it but kept it when the guy I got it from bought the boat. I’m solo most of the time. Haven’t had anybody in it since I’ve done the cabs. I have taken a big ice chest about half full ( to simulate for her) plus my...
  8. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Been wondering if I should go ahead and bolt it and torch. It’s not like I’m removing the engine off and on. What are your thoughts on a transom saver while trailering? I’ve used one on all my bass boats. I grit my teeth every time I hit a rough spot and watch the motor flexing the transom.
  9. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Been busy and had to pull off the boat awhile. Missed a couple of good calm days too when I should have been on the water. But life happens. Here’s a couple of pics of the hack job done on my transom. But it runs good where she sits. I’ll be cleaning it up ,sealing/ painting it soon. Probably...
  10. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I owned and operated several Triton bass boats. All with hydraulic trim. I was spoiled to the big fuel injected motors with 12” jack plates and doing 80-85 mph. 92 was my fastes with gps. This is my first boat with manual trim as well as a Jon boat. And it’s a different world for me. With the...
  11. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    It’s only done it a couple of times. Once when I had moved the wife all the way to the front. Boat wasn’t running as good then and it’s only happened with the trim all the way up. I haven’t mad any really tight turns at wot with the trim up. The boats kind of skimming across the water. Crab...
  12. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Good hole shot for a flat bottom. Prop hooks up quick.
  13. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    When the tank finally vents its self after swelling up like a pumpkin, it leaves heavy fuel residue around the cap. If I crack the cap open I think it would leak . I haven’t tried it. The valve I installed seems to be working as long as I remember to shut it when not running the motor. While...
  14. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I don’t remember the numbers but at 1P1R I do remember it was way up there. I have a measuring cup I only use for the oil. I added the oil before the fuel so it would mix better. The fuel tank would leak without the cap clicked into place unless it’s almost empty. Atwood is the only one that...
  15. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Think I just figured out the hard starting and erratic behavior. Ive got a 6.6 gallon fuel tank. The last time I bought fuel the gage was on half a tank. I added enough oil for 3 gallons but when I pumped the fuel it only held 2.5 so it’s been running with to much oil. Im thinking it’s pretty...
  16. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    It was so windy today I was barely able to fish a little. I did try the 1p1r and it showed real high rpms. 3p1r is where I started and it seemed okay at idle but half wot. I was told it was because I have a separate coil for each cylinder. If I had the other type (forget what it’s called)...
  17. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Got some answers from the company via Amazon. My engine has a coil for each cylinder rather than a central spark generation. So Im supposed to try different settings starting with a single and go up from there. I don’t know about these guys but I’m going fishing tomorrow so I’ll play with the...
  18. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Got another question. I premix my 2 cycle fuel and I’ve been using Lucas semisynthetic in this older engine. How does it compare or what’s y’all’s opinion on it vs other brands?
  19. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Thanks for the reply. I’ve just completely rebuilt the carburetors. All three pilots are open 1 1/2 turn. Should I open them another 1/4 or 1/2 and run it to see what happens? I’ve tried adjusting them with the engine warmed up and idling at the dock. I’d make a turn and wait a minute or so but...
  20. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    It’s set on 3p1r as per the instructions. The cable is ran straight down the opposite side of the rest of the plug wires, and coils, and all other electrical. I had my worries about it being close to the fuel lines but wanted away from any other electrical stuff. Here’s a picture of the...
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