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  1. dingbat

    Mystery bolt found in bilge

    I disagree. The pitch at the Major looks pretty consistent. Flanged head, black oxide bolts are almost always hardened, typically grade 8. They don’t stretch, they break. I agree with the others…..the alternator would be my first guess.
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Unfortunately…….you can’t buy the experience to go along with it ALWAYS start with power and signal from the source
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    If I worried about fuel costs I certainly would not have bought either vehicle….lol Both things are true actually The mileage is pretty close, 1-1 1/2 mpg but the increase in HP is noticeable. Both vehicle get a 10%+ increase in HP if you go by factory spec Worst part for me is the power band...
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    Lowrance GPS wiring manual

    What board? Explain Sending unit? You mean the transducer? If so, depending on the model and features, could be anywhere from 3 to 7 wires in that cable.. Try removing the transducer and network cable, if installed, from the unit and try again. If the unit has power and still will not come...
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    Two of my three vehicles are turbo GDI. I see a slight bump running 93 octane (compression over 10:1) but gas mileage has held steady since a slight increase after break in. In both cases, your 12% would be roughly 2.2 to 2.5 miles to the gallon. Pretty sure the check engine light would come...
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    Off shore customer service frustration.

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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    To what do you attribute this increase in performance given that Seafoam is <95% pale oil and naphtha and <25% isopropanal alcohol?
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    It’s closer to 5% but who is counting…lol 125,000 btu verse 120,214 btu
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    Almost 25 years has passed since the ethanol hysteria began yet myths and misconceptions still abound. Ethanol resistant fuel lines have been the norm in since 1986. Highly recommend changing 39 years or older fuel lines prior to switching to E10 fuels.
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    I'm sad, need new gps

    You can configuration with full or "Combo" pages
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    I'm sad, need new gps

    Looks like you can pickup a 5", EchoMap UHD2 chartplotter for $399. Gives you half decent sonar and Navionics "Inland"maps PART NUMBER010-02590-51 Caution when comparing units.... "base maps" are pretty useless
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    Tonneau Cover

    Replaced my OEM with one of these last summer. Not “secure” thou https://realtruck.com/p/extang-trifecta-e-series/
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    2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?

    Electric or pulse driven fuel pump? Leaking fuel pump diaphragm?
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    1992 Mariner 200 EFI, lost power

    No… but a bad /failing high pressure fuel pump will cause all kinds of issues with an EFI Fuel rail hold pressure at shut down or immediately go to 0? Running a 10 micron fuel filter? Cleaned the VST? When is the last time you had the injectors cleaned?
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    2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?

    Primer solenoid open / leaking?
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    Storing splash wings on boat?

    You don’t want anything heavy. A simple, keep cotton cloth or a bed sheet would work. Water temps are 68F right now. Will be pushing 90F by August Mrs.Dingbat starts complaining it’s too hot once air temp rise above 70F…..
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    Storing splash wings on boat?

    Beach towels retain moisture. Black mold will result. A lawn chair bag would suffice if it's long enough Don't see a reason for 1 per...... All 5 pieces of mine are rolled into a single bundle Have the opposite problem.......high temps, warm winds and oppressive humidity...... rain and...
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    Humminbird Legend 1000 Transponder Replacement

    A 20+ yro , obsolete sounder is worthless in the scheme of things when selling a boat. Save the new owner some work and simply remove the thing
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    Fish Finder Menu Map

    New product outside their core business........ what could possibly go wrong....lol
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    Storing splash wings on boat?

    UV and heat is not kind to enclosures materials..... My enclosure stays on the boat from October to late May. When not on the boat, it's rolled up and stored on a shelf in the basement. To answer your question, the only real concern with rolling them up is scratching the "glass". A buddy...
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