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I would not gamble that it mixed properly, but that is me...overly cautious, and try to be thorough with everything boat related....mabey that is why I have never been stranded or had to be towed in almost 60 years...just a guess here..
Or...attach a heavy string/ cord and pull the old cord out, while pulling the cord in and thru. The attach new cable to cord and pull thru. This might lessen any damage to the new cable if you find a tough spot. Otherwise....take more panels apart...
Often boats made for ocean/ saltwater use are not known inland around freshwater areas. Many popular boats from inland areas have never been heard of along ocean coastal areas...I am wondering if your boat might be more popular along coastal areas....just a thought..
That is a major issue that has not been addressed, one of my reasons for saying " forced" upon us.. Regular dry chemmical extinguishers won't work, neither does foam generators extingush these fires!! Also they dont know how to dispose of the spent batteries, just burying them along side the...
In my road vehicles, I use dino oil every 3k miles unless my vehicle calls for synthetic, which they dont. But, my aircooled engines and my side x side get full synthetic !
My aircooled mower gets hot, hard use thru the summer heat and synthetic oils are superior for high heat scenerios! Also...
No such thing as a universal connector that I have ever saw....each package should be marked with what outboard the fitting will fit. Many folks have issues with cheap aftermarket fuel connectors, you might be better off with a genuine factory fuel connector even though a bit more costly..
True, but electrolisis on the plastic??? I would say poor paint job, but the plastic is also bad, unless the plastic was painted with the same crappy paint....??
Had a similiar issue some years back, bought an I/O, 3.0 engine with an extra outdrive. Owner couldn't get the rpm up high enough. Examination found he had a 1.65 ratio outdrive, the "spare" outdrive was the 1.98 ratio needed for the 3.0 engine!! I replaced the seals and installed the 1.98...
I really like radial tires on my vehicle, but not a fan of them on trailers. I have found I get more sway with radials, have to balance weight more carefully. Switching to bias ply solved many of those issues, just my two cents.
Whew....glad I am still old school, 2 stroke outboard!!! Started first crank on last years stabilized left over fuel. Battery was at full charge from being left on a maintainer all winter....this is about as technical as I get!!
Thanks for the battery repair offer, but I have been involved in R/C toys for many years, well versed on batteries. Nothing wrong with progress but at what cost? New technology is being forced upon us at a finnancial rate that the majority can't afford, that is my real concern. With much of...
I tried the electric yard tools but not impressed, if I had a small city lot they might be ok but I can't make it around my property without using multiple batteries. The electric tools do not have the power of the gas tools either. However, to each his own, my only real issue with electric...
Well....how many 2 stroke outboards are on the market?? Gov't standards have eliminated 2 strokes...no conspiracy, just fact !! Wait a few more years until we have to go electric !!!
Curious here, no mention of the 1972 transom wood...probably not very solid...would hate to see that motor take a swim from a bad transom !! In case you didn't know...they don't float, not for even a second !!
I have to admit that my oil injected Merc has spoiled me even though mixing oil and gas never bothered me for the past 60 years, just got into the routine and never thought much about it. Now when I fill the fuel tank, I just top off the oil container. I am not ready for a four stroke either...
