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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    The tank gas been try and in the heat for several days...but yes, it coukd have been an insurance. Never mind
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    I have used the 30 gallon Craftsman drum shop wt dry vac on the tank. Then i duct taped a section of 5/8" vent hose to the vacuum line.. That got into the corners of this tank. My petrol supply is rotated regularly. Its a shell station on a state highway. Which on tuesdays has 10cent per...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Thank you for the reply. I will google and learn.
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Next plan is to get a temporary fuel tank, about 5 gallons and go for a ride using that as the source for the fuel. Please see below about your question... I am not sure how this water got in there.. I looked at the vent that exists, and did not see a source for the leak. Neither did I see a...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Thank you I will drain and dispose of the petrol. How is the tank to be vented? I think I have a vent going through the hull, but do not see a loop in this line. I replaced the entire fuel line run from tank to the water/petrol separator last year with new 3/8 line.
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    I remived the water separator...about 16 oz of fluid. 1/4 inch on bottom of the 16 oz water bottle.was petrol.... Is that indicative of the status of the tank? Proportional?
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    I believe i do have a water separator ... i will double check. So, merely pouring in 2 bottles of heat is not sufficient? I have close to 20 gallons of fuel left and no place to put it. Mommas gonna be mad if her oits and pans smell.funny... I was told to get rid of the clear filter i had as...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Did not have an issue sitting still on the muffs...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    This makes much sense. Would i have to.drain the tank completely?
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Soldering would replace the connectors. Not sure if i want to do that.. I have wired several motorcycles.and even an International Harvestor 1956... Had a long conversation with an Airforce aviation master Sergeant about soldering a.connection, vs crimping with proper tools. He convinced me...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Thanks All, The tank is almost full... I will,.in the.next few days, open the carb and take a peek.and add HEAT to the tank. I did just look at the electrical connectors and they are suspect... I am.pretty.sure i wont be able to.replace the connectors with OEM stuff... That being said, who...
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Then i shall fuse them circuits with any microprocessor based devoces.. thank you
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Would modern depth finders fall under that sensitive gear?
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    So i am out on the water. Finally this year...or so i thought. Turn to starboard or port and the emgine dies. Crank and crank and repest, it will catch after a bit and then all is fine until i attempt another hard turn.. Dies. Specifics: 1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 2.3l OMC Cobra. Runs...
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Replaced the fuse holder with a waterproof automotive type. 15 amp is too low. Thanks for all the help. I will be updating the electrics. From 1987 to at least 2017.. grin. Any reasons why i should not go to all breaker and no fuses?
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Thanks... no reply from Australia. I just want to know what fuse to use .. I have the AGU ... fat ones. Yhe other ine, looks like my 1969 Firebirds glass fuse. About the size of a .22 but shorter than the automotive. Ordered what looked corrwct from Amazon. But they were too thin and...
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    I was not aware of their existence... Will they pop up on a google search? I will try. Thank you fornyour reply F
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Hello All, I find I am in need of a wiring diagram for my 1987 Bluefin 1900 Sportsman, thanks to my misspent youth, I was able to hotwire the engine and get back to shore. The issue was found in under 10 minutes, a wrong sized, physically, fuse. t was too long and was placed half assed by...
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    1986 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 with 2.3L Ford

    Hello All, I am looking for the information plate on the stock bow fuel tank(cell?). The information is needed for some fine tuning of the fuel gauge. I believe I have a 19 gallon tank, but would like to confirm that and the manufacturer. - I thank you Fritz
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    Thank you for the reply and advice. So that I understand, here is a rough sketch
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