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    Looking for a good hangout on the Potomac in Stafford

    We launch out of Hope Springs Marina in Stafford and I am looking for a good spot to hang out with a decent beach. Tim's and the other restaurants aren't too far but there are a few too many folks there for my comfort with small kids. Any suggestions around where I launch from? Thanks in advance.
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    Blown 20A Fuse on Mercruiser 5.0

    While cruising, I lost all engine power and electrical systems simultaneously at around 3800 RPMs. I figured out it was a fuse nearest to the battery switch (pictured) and it was a 20A fuse, for which I had a replacement on hand, luckily. I had no issues on the 20 min ride back in. My...
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Well, she ran like a champ. Don’t know if it was solely the sensor, the distributor, or the thermostat, but replacing all 3 definitely fixed it. Thanks for all the help, everyone. I’d say you won’t hear from me soon, but I don’t want to jinx myself. Take care and thanks again!
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Cap and distributor replaced. Old one pictured. Water test tomorrow.
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    It’s just a short ride from the dock past the no wake zone - hampered the fun. Either way, I’ll let everyone know how it works with the new sensor and thermostat once I get it on the water this weekend.
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    And my wife in a bikini. Worth the pain.
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    I don’t know what I’d do without you guys. Well, yes I do…I’d but a pool. Pools suck. Thank you.
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Yup, edited the original post and links. Also posted below: Distributor Rotor
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Distributor cap Rotor Are these the parts you’re referencing?
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Thank you. I’m tracking on the distributor, but what is the rotor you’re referencing?
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Replaced the sensor and also replaced the thermostat while I was at it. It has not been able to get up to operating temp all summer and now I know why - that thermostat was stuck open despot it being my 2nd time replacing it. Got it up to temp in the driveway and plan to do a water test asap...
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Replaced the sensor and also replaced the thermostat while I was at it. It has not been able to get up to operating temp all summer and now I know why - that thermostat was stuck open despot it being my 2nd time replacing it. Got it up to temp in the driveway and plan to do a water test asap...
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    It has done both in the past. Yesterdays was relatively flat until it reached full power.
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    Water temp sensor This the one you’re talking about?
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    Engine Bogging Down When Cold

    The past two times I’ve been on the water, my 5.0 MPI won’t get full power until it has been run for a while. Once it gets warm it will run perfectly all day, but that initial few minutes that it doesn’t get full power is nerve racking. Any ideas what I should look at first to try and fix this...
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    SC1000 Working Sporadically

    The LCD arrived and was a pretty easy install. No issues anymore!
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    SC1000 Working Sporadically

    Gauge Restoration Process
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    SC1000 Working Sporadically

    Got it. That seems pretty doable and is better than $400. Ordering a DIY kit from GaugeSaver as we speak. I’ll update as I go along and thank you!
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    SC1000 Working Sporadically

    I have a 2007 Sea Ray and my SC1000 Tach worked well for a while. It then became a bit spotty and would only work occasionally but now I can’t get it on at all. The tach works but the smart readings won’t come on at all. The light appears to work, but the LCD screen isn’t showing anything at...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Won’t Reach Operating Temp

    Update Update: solved it! My pump had deterioration on the other side, as well. I had the right part for a good pump, but once they get beat up a little bit you need a separate impeller kit. The part number is 47-8M0137219 and it comes with a wear plate for the inside of the pump, as well...
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