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    Trouble-shooting ignition problem!!

    My 40 hp Bigfoot 4 stroke has an intermittent miss at WOT. Is there a way to test the ignition system components. Some times it cuts out every few seconds, other times it is a few times per minute and some times the problem is non-existent. I was wondering if there is a way to test with out...
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    Engine Problems

    I know this is not the right place for engine questions but I have not got any response on the Merc. help area. It is on pontoon so it kinda fits here too;) . link to that post: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=341422 If anyone can help I appreciate it. I can copy the text from the post...
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    Intermitent miss on 40 hp Bigfoot and a few other Questions

    I have recently acquired a 2000 22 ft pontoon with a 40 hp bigfoot. It runs great most of the time but does develop a miss at high rpm and/or with heavy loads (lots of passengers, pulling tow tubes). It comes and goes and is not always the same when present. Sometimes it is once every few...
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    Underskinning Material

    I am thinking about underskinning my 'toon. I see most people are using aluminum. I was thinking of trying corrugated plastic sheets. Lighter and less expensive. Has any one used this? or heard of some one else using this? Any and all comments welcome.
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    Water splashing very high around engine cover.

    I have a 2000 Sweetwater 22ft. with a 40hp Merc Bigfoot. When I run it at 3/4 to WOT, with light loads, 2 people, I get what seems to me to be an excessive amount of water splashing up around the engine, half way or more up on the top cover. It is not as bad when more people are on the boat. I...
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