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Crosbyman replied to the thread No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969.

sad boater ... just keep in mind that voltage readings are subjectives sometimes. Seeing 11.8 volts gives you the measured volts at...

Apr 19, 2026
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68glasspar replied to the thread No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969.

Also check the continuity of the wire for the points that travels up to the breaker plate. pay close attention were the wire is clamped...

Apr 19, 2026
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carlos515 replied to the thread Ebbtide 2008.

True, But I was just looking for some insight into the build quality. But yes, almost 20 years of water use. I will bring an awl with me.

Apr 19, 2026
Fun Times reacted to AusFox's post in the thread Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI with Like.

Testing in good conditions shows we are getting 4800 RPM. The owner said we are still about 2-3 knots (GPS tested) speed off what he has...

Apr 19, 2026
Fun Times reacted to AusFox's post in the thread Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI with Like.

Boat is running great! I just now want to put a fuel flow meter in and check the fuel consumption. It currently has a flow meter that’s...

Apr 19, 2026
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carlos515 posted the thread Ebbtide 2008 in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

Hi all, I have sold my old project Sun Ray 20 footer. I am looking at the above titled boat. It is an 18 footer with a v6 in it. The...

Apr 19, 2026
matt167 replied to the thread 2012 F150 3.5 EB turbo(2) oil change, low miles on oil.

The oil needs to get up to operating temp and hold there for twice that time to burn the moisture off.. anything less is short trip/...

Apr 19, 2026
matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.

The only thing I can think of on the cheap is that if it is condemned, I have a 1986ish Johnson 20hp w/ remote control that I bought for...

Apr 19, 2026
matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.

I would tend to agree 100%. I keep the boat at a storage facility since my yard is a postage stamp.. I can trailer it to my FIL’s for...

Apr 19, 2026
redneck joe replied to the thread Random.

I sure do miss her. Prob my favorite boat of the 20 or so I've owned. Not the correct boat for this stage of my life so im sad and...
Apr 19, 2026
alldodge replied to the thread 2012 F150 3.5 EB turbo(2) oil change, low miles on oil.

Oh man another oil thread That said The motor needs to get up to full operating temp long enough to burn the moisture off. If this is...
Apr 19, 2026
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68glasspar replied to the thread No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969.

Take your flywheel off once again and put the nut back on the threads so you can turn the crankshaft. unplug the wire going from point...

Apr 19, 2026
ezbtr posted the thread 2012 F150 3.5 EB turbo(2) oil change, low miles on oil in Non-Boating Technical Topics.

Maybe 1000 miles on Mobile 1 5/30 full synthetic and Mobile 1 filter, color looks fine, don't drive it that much, maybe 1200 miles on...

Apr 19, 2026
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99yam40 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.

compression is easy to check, and a carb clean & pulling stat and flushing the cooling system with something like Ridlym marine descaler...

Apr 19, 2026
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68glasspar replied to the thread No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969.

Your post#88 said you didn't

Apr 19, 2026

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