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In that Tige I did a little while ago, the panel to the batteries had a sticker that said to disconnect the batteries before charging or...

if water is getting in the combustion chambers they will be steam cleaned while running plug will be washed clean as well.

Thank you Scott. I believe this has always been a fresh water boat. I've changed the oil since getting it running (this was several...

Just to make sure it's actually coming through the carb and you're not hearing it leak somewhere else. Like Lou said, the intake runners...

You do not start the engine to circulate the antifreeze. You pull all the plugs, which is 4 or 6 on a V engine. Probe/poke the...

if the batteries sat for a long time in a discharged state, they may never take a charge. best is to pull them and put a charger on...

first, welcome aboard the pictures call in doubt how much of a stand-up guy the prior owner is the exhaust ports show that the exhaust...

Greetings all, I recently bought a gem of a boat with only 192 hours on the Mercruiser 3.0 from the original owner. The engine runs...

Hi guys, I've got a white/yellow Starcraft Holiday, I think it's a 1973 on the grounds that I don't see a 15' Holiday in the 1974...

The mechanic does not understand basic electricity. Sounds like he is regurgitating something he read on the internet. The world has...

How did you drain the system ? IF a single point system my guess the engine block did not drain completely. You can verify by unhooking...

I didn't think it was legal to break the huddle with more than 11 guys. Hmmm...

I don't understand what blocking off carb would show. I put 15lbs to the hose coming from the power steering cool to pressurize the...

The warning is valid, but the explanation is a bit off. The alternator isnt going to send dangerous amperage through the electronics...

Long story short, I overheard a well respected mechanic tell a group this info. Story: The boat had 2 dead batteries since it was in...