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  1. matt167

    Advancements in peddle boats?

    My wife and I were talking on our vacation and she said she wants a peddle boat for the local non power lake. Her parents have kayaks that we could use any time but she doesn’t like them much. Searching I found they are now $700 for a decent one new. I found a used older one for $200. Are...
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    That is to make sure it’s clicked in for adjustment. If the shift lever actually moves after the detent for forward, something is sloppy in the shifter. Put the shifter in forward. Measure and adjust lower shift cable to 6”. Install in shift plate. Put upper shift cable in holder/ adjust to...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    You can use permetex if you really want to. Yes an automotive oil pan gasket will work.. an automotive head gasket will not
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    If your throttle effects shift, something is wrong. Your not going to want to use WOT to get your drive to shift
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    Never seen that style. Looks interesting
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    I just replaced it. I’m sure it’s probably toasted a little but probably still work. But I might buy a riser gasket and get another cause there cheap
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    Im going to order one of those. The problem I had is, my wife hooked it up and I didn’t check it.. I’ve got a spare impeller and I’ll get a new housing just in case.The square ones simply won’t seal on a mercruiser lower.
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    Glass Fuse Amp?

    I have a glass fuse in a holder that runs to the key switch. That size fuse is probably 10a but I know it’s not marked. I ‘think’ this is probably what your talking about.. the fuse for a cheap cigarette lighter plug is the same ( the one in the end of the barrel you un screw )
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    My Boat cut out when I hit a decent size wave today. Merc A1G1 3.0.

    Wonder if the interrupter is moving
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Keep in mind that the USCG rating of any of the Intex inflatables is 1.5hp. The 3.5hp Hangkai was really only 1.5hp which is why I was okay using it. I lengthened the brackets like everyone said to do and it would still pull the power head down
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    Troubleshooting stiff throttle

    There should be something in the inside by where your hand is that provides tension to the throttle cam.. show a picture of the entire control.
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    I ran a 3.5hp Hangkai on a seahawk 3 using their optional transom. It did work but it was sketchy.. make no mistake, they are just pool toys
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Hangkai engines that look ‘real’ are straight up copies of Yamaha motors. The 6hp is probably one of them, but they do have one that is basically a weed wacker engine that they rate at 6hp too. The fact your going to put this on an intex inflatable rated for 1.5hp is scary.
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    Never seen one like that looks like it would work well
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    I had a small mishap today.. put the new carb on my 3.0L, and got it to run. Wife was helping me and we couldn’t find what I call my “ good pair of ears “. I used a pair with a wire frame and rectangle rubber gaskets that literally came with my house ( and a pretty nice outboard stand ). I...
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    Vault Wheel Hubs

    So the reason that Dexter can say that, is because it’s an oil type bearing and is fully sealed. A grease type ( run of the mill ) hub is not 100% water tight in all instances. It is good enough for dunking, but they do need to be checked and serviced
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    What control cables are these?

    Seems like Mercury gen 1 cables are pretty close to those. I bet they are old Mercury cables
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    Trim Limit and Sender Help

    I think the trim limit sender can be hooked up either way. Wires on my 1986 alpha gen 1 3.0l were both grey. Trim position sender may be polarity sensitive
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    recommendations for a little starting battery or should I run long wires?

    The length of the boat will determine the gauge of cables you can get away with. You’ll have no problem with the setup as long as your cables are adequate . If you are looking for just a small battery for starting, a good U1 or U1R lawnmower battery has a 350 CCA capacity which will spin over...
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    Topside Painting Question.

    There are a few 2k clear coats that will work on rust oleum, but some will react. A clear that is safe for acrylic enamel is what you want. In general you don’t need it
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