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  1. Jcris

    Trolling motor wire

    Hey, I want to attach my trolling motor wire to the inside of the hull. What I’ve done in the past is just use some resin to stock a piece of wood where needed. Is there an easier way? Tape of some kind with Velcro? I don’t know, what’s clever and easy? Gotta be durable though. thanks
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    Torque spec

    What’s the specification for the carburetor to intake? thanks
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    Starting procedure

    My boat has an electric fuel pump that doesn’t get power until the motor builds enough oil pressure. I believe that’s normal. After the boat sits for a couple days it’s always difficult to start cold. To start it cold I crank the motor until the oil pressure alarm stops ringing. I then turn the...
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    Engine carb identity

    I’m trying to confirm which carburetor should be on my engine. The engine serial number is OF 824893 The carburetor serial number is 807764 6101 This is a Mercarb 2 barrel. How can I be sure this is the correct (original) carb for this motor? The motor is a Vortec 4.3 LX Gen +
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    Mercarb intake gasket

    Hey I have been trying to figure out what happened to an intake gasket I installed on a 2 barrel Mercarb. (See pic) The intake has a spacer on the flange on which sits a gasket and then the carburetor. Upon inspection of the damaged gasket and the bottom of the carburetor I can’t understand how...
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    Mercarb float adjustment

    I’ve been trying to get a clear idea on how to adjust the level and drop on a brass float in a Mercarb. Here’s what I’m doing. I’m setting the level with the top of carburetor upside down. I’m setting the seam along the center of the float to be level with the gasket. That is straight forward...
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    Mercarb issues

    Posted yesterday and I must have blown that so I’ll try again Decided to pull the mercarb 2 barrel off my boat to replace the plastic float with a brass one. At the same time I figured I’d check my recent rebuild effort and just go through everything and make sure I didn’t blow that too. The...
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    Mercarb intake gasket

    Hey while inspecting my Mercarb 2 barrel I noticed the gasket for the intake looked damaged. (Pic 1 ). The center section that separates the barrels is gone. It appears torn away. Which made me wonder if I’d used the wrong one. I have another gasket that came in the rebuild kit (pic 2) Which...
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    Paint over gelcoat

    I'm going to paint my boat which is currently a gelcoat Its faded and thin in several areas. It had a bunch of screw holes (from canvas top snaps) that I repaired with marine tex which was really not the best choice. It was very difficult to smooth without wearing down the gelcoat. I also used...
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    Oil pressure switch

    My 1996 4.3 LX (2 barrel, electric fuel pump) has been giving me problems on cold start. Everything on this motor looks original. I fired it up the other day after it had been sitting for a few months just to see how it would do. I pulled it outta the garage onto my driveway which puts the bow...
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    mercruiser restart

    After a year of not being used I’m wondering if I should put some oil in the cylinders prior to starting? The motor was winterized but not fogged. I just want to be cautious. Any suggestions? thanks
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    considering painting

    Hello, I've got an older rig that could use a facelift and I'm just not sure I'm ready to take the plunge. This I/O has all sorts of small holes here and there from the previous owner that I've patched with Marine Tex and sanded smooth. None of which are below the water line. Is it advisable to...
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    Arcing sound when using charger

    I’ve got a Noco dual bank charger in my boat that I plug in Just to keep the batteries ready for the next outing. I usually plug it in the night before. Lately though when I plug it in I hear what sounds like something is arcing. It’s brief but sounds kinda loud. Something is pulling current...
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    carpet replacement and other stuff

    I've been replacing the carpet in my fish & ski and along the way noticed a plastic support that is a bit warped. I'm considering replacing this with a piece of wood. It's a simple piece that is decorative and gives support to 3 cabinets which I use for fishing tackle and miscellaneous items...
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    Vinyl cleaner

    I’m looking for a spray-on product that can clean the vinyl in my fish and ski. I’ve tried simple green and 409 with barely noticeable results. I don’t think acetone would be a good choice? The vinyl is in really good shape for 22 years. I think it’s worth cleaning so what do you folks...
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    fuel sending unit

    My boat has a standard swingarm type sending unit in the gas tank. I'm considering replacing it with a reed type sender. I wonder if they are more or less reliable? Will the gauge on the dash have to be changed as well? The reed switch seems like a more durable/accurate design.I need to replace...
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    mercarb rebuild

    Been trying to figure out how to set the float drop and level on a 2 barrel Mercarb. Got the kit from Mike's carburetor. I also purchased the brass float to replace the existing plastic float. Where exactly is the measurment for the float drop taken? There's a diagram on the website which shows...
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    gauges

    Hello, Since spring seems to be coming early in Northern California I've begun some work to get the boat ready for fishing. The tach on my boat began showing erratic readings last season. Since my rig is a 1996 I thought now would be a good time to replace all the gauges on the instrument panel...
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    Using boat during winter

    I've begun using my boat more during the winter this year and as long as there are a few sunny days I'd like to continue doing so. Lately though the weather can be a bit unpredictable. Temperatures in the upper 20's one night followed by several nights of upper 30's to low 40's. I've been just...
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    exhaust drain plugs

    Went to winterize this past weekend and found that the drain plugs were both a steel bolt with some sort of o-ring washer. They weren't leaking but I'm thinking a brass plug would be better. What size are those threads? Is that o-ring seal really needed or would some sealant like plumbers pipe...
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