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  1. jerseydevil

    Fuel Tank Sending Unit

    Seems like the fuel gauge is showing about 1/4 tank difference in level than what's actually in the tank. Is there any decent or better technology out there to install in onboard fuel tanks that can show a more accurate level in the tank on the gauge.
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    2021 Mercury 115 Pro XS cavitating

    Got the break in period in. Around 3000 rpm or so the motor feels like it's cavitating. Trimming the motor up seems to help a bit & steadies out around 4500 rpm. Called the dealer & they suggested moving the motor down one mounting hole. It only has one hole left to move the bolts to. Plus I...
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    Winterizing

    What's the general consensus for putting up the boat for the winter. Top off the gas tank & add StarTron or Lucas Oil stabilizer to the tank? There seem to be different schools of thought for which ones to use. I've even heard about using a quart of "White Gas" aka Colman Fuel per 10gals?
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    Primer bulb not getting hard or goes soft while running

    Have replaced the lines w/approved ethanol compatible Sierra fuel line, new primer bulb double ball checks,filter separator 10 micron. When bulb does get hard out board runs but then the bulb goes soft & o/b stalls.I've spoke to some who say that the bulb has to be vertical vs horizontal.at all...
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    looking to get a new combo chart/fish finder Lowrance,HumminBird

    looking to get a new combo unit. Most of them come pre loadebut do you also need to get a lake view or river card to see details? The Lowrance Elite series seem to be the most user friendly. Haven't checked the HumminBirds out but the Garmins aren't user friendly at all. What's every ones opinions?
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    2002 Mercury 50hp OB loosing fuel flow

    I've replaced fuel line, primer bulb, rebuilt the fuel pump which is the electric type, but I haven't replaced the check valve & when the boats running the bulb doesn't stay hard & the OB cuts out till i pump the bulb up again.What else is left? :confused:
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    Fuel additives-what to use these days?

    What's everyone's take on what to add to the gas tank. Stabil,Start Tron or Pri-G etc.?
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    2002 Merc 50hp doesn't start

    My 50hp OB has a remote mounted control on the sideconsole. The key igniton starts it when it's cool. but then it either stalls and then doesn't restart. The 20amp fuse is ok I checked the ignition switch according to the service manual and it checks out ok as well as the neutral start switch...
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    2002 Mercury 50hp stalling @idle

    I have a 3-cyl 50hp Mercury that was running great all summer. Went to go out duck hunting and ran it up the night before and it starts and runs with the choke/fast idle set up but after it warms up and I set the fast idle lever to normal in the neutral position it stalls out and doesn't want to...
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