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dingbat replied to the thread 200 HP Evinrude/Johnson Carb Kit and Rebuild.

I would rather spend an hour, hour and a half every 5-6 years changing gaskets than spend almost $250 a tank (150 gallons) more for E0...

May 21, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread A wiring question.

A boat is no place for 22 awg wire.

May 21, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread question on power steering ram.

Don't know where your located, but McMaster is overnight delivery to us. A local hydraulic supply house would have what you need

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread How Dumb can a dude be????.

People get funny selling items on-line. Could be he doesn't want you to know his real location. Had a guy who wanted to met curb...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread 1996 Yamaha 250 hard start after sitting on water for a while.

Hot is relative....... E10 can "boil" at 149F depending on the pressure. The boiling point of E0 (Regular 87 octane) is ~185F Try...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread 200 HP Evinrude/Johnson Carb Kit and Rebuild.

It's not if, it's when the carbs need attention. I've never had any issues with the "spaghetti" gaskets, but even the viton (brown)...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread Audio Warning Alarm weird problem on 2001 4.3 Mercruiser EFI MEFI 3.

Couple of things… Can’t assume they’re switching ground to initiate an alarm. Alarms typically have multiple dependencies. Pull the...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread question on power steering ram.

Unless they did something crazy, the “seals” are just o-rings. Tear the cylinder down and measure the orings. Go to local hardware...

May 20, 2025
dingbat reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Gas/water separator filter with Like.

Trying to not go off topic but did the same on the 36 footer we bought about 16 years back. Sat for 12 years unused so I chose to redo...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread 200 HP Evinrude/Johnson Carb Kit and Rebuild.

Rebuilt mine last fall. Didn’t need cleaned. Running E10 carb bodies perfectly clean Jets very short. Just blew out with air Manual...

May 20, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread Good spray on weed killers..

The concentration of the “pre-mix” sold in big box stores are bare minimums. As noted above, must be applied while the target is dry or...

May 19, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread Birds in the boat . . ..

Yep…pesky little rascals. Had one build a nest on the ceiling fan on the screen porch last year. Used the “cat door” for access

May 19, 2025
dingbat reacted to nola mike's post in the thread Birds in the boat . . . with Like.

Google thinks it's a Carolina Wren

May 19, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread 1999 Johnson 200hp, Ocean Runner Lower Unit Hub.

According to the manual, when installing a new thrust bearing, or washer, bearing housing, pinion, or drive shaft, it is necessary to...

May 18, 2025
dingbat replied to the thread N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license.

According to USCG records accidents had been on a downward trend for a number of years prior to Covid, then spiked again. Top causes...

May 16, 2025

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