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    Etec oil type questions

    Got used Evinrude Etec 40. Don?t know much about previous use but runs fine and supposedly has low hours. Noticed small tag under the hood saying programmed to run on XD100 oil. Oil tank is full (from previous owner) with blue-green color but found a bottle of TcW3 oil laying in bottom of boat...
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    Gas can spout needed

    Where can I get a screw on spout to fit the large lid on marine gas can?<br /><br />I want to pour gas from my small portable can into car when done at end of day. Seems like all the normal spouts are too small for these marine type gas cans. I have been using a funnel but seems to always get a...
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    Will engine run faster after break-in

    Will 6 hp four stroke run any faster after break-in period?<br />Ran it full throttle for 30 seconds during the 4th hour and it did not seem too much better than 3/4 speed. Wondering if it runs better at full-throttle once 10 hour breakin is done.
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    Troll motor & Depth finder on same battery

    How should I connect trolling motor and depth finder to same battery?<br /><br />Hear there may be interference problems if not done right. The battery is an Exide deep cycle with 2 positive posts (1 lug and one with a wing nut) and 2 negative posts. Should I just connect the motor and finder to...
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    Protect prop from rocks

    How would you protect prop/skeg in areas with rocks or logs, for a new 6-hp motor? Is "Prop-guard" any good which I saw widely advertised on the web.
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    Can motor lay horizontal

    Thinking of getting a 9.9 hp outboard to transport around in my car trunk. Is it okay to lay a motor horizontal without having oil/gas leak out? Does it matter 2-stroke or 4-stroke? At what point does a 4-stroke leak oil from crankcase if you keep tilting motor over?
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