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    Water seperator concern.

    I recently installed a Tempo fuel/water seperator on my boat. On one of the threaded fittings for the fuel line, I noticed the teflon tape turned a tanish color. This to me indicates that fuel somehow came into contact with it,indicating a leak. I checked for wetness around it and there isn't...
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    OK to run fuel stabilizer year round?

    Is it OK to run fuel stabilizer in my fuel year round? I only get out every weekend or every other weekend and want to protect my fuel system from deposits. I use stabilizer year round in my lawn mower and yard equipment,what about my outboard? Thanks<br /><br />2000 40hp Merc.
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    Oil

    Can two cycle oil be mixed with gear oil for flushing lower unit?
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    Look at the condition of this one......

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26455&item=2418798902 <br /><br />I have never seen a worse looking interior. Love the way that engine is just thrown in..
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    Repowering?

    If my boat is rated at 75hp max, what will I be getting into if I put a 90 hp on it? I currently have a 2000 Fisher 16 avenger with a 40hp Merc on it. Thanks for any info.
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    Too much fuel filtering?

    I recently added a Tempo fuel/water seperator to my 40hp merc. There is also a regular filter at the motor after the fuel pump that is OEM. Is it possible to filter the gas too much? I don't want to starve the engine for fuel by having too many filters inline. Thanks for any info.
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    How does choke work on Mercury?

    Hi, I have a 2000 40hp Mercury. I have the ignition style push in choke. How exactly does this work? Does it move butterflys over the venturis or does it shoot gas into the carb throats? Thanks
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    Sudden Bog at WOT

    Hi, I was coming in today and my year 2000 40 hp 3 cylinder Mercury outboard started bogging. I had to let off the throttle to let the motor stay running. It would only go at 1/4 throttle or so. If I gave it WOT it would bog down. I started to push in on the ignition key which actuates the choke...
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    How much is too much trim?

    Hi, I took my Fisher 16 Avenger out yesterday for the first time. I noticed that when I trim it up, I get more RPM's and more speed as expected. Question is, how much trimming up is too much? Can I somehow listen for a certain sound from the motor or prop? I don't want to overheat my rig by...
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    Fuel filter change intervals?

    Hi, On a 2000 40HP mercury, how often should I change the fuel filter? The manual says every 100 hours or once a year. The motor is 3 years old with 50 hours on it. Should I change the one that's on it? It is original. Thanks
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    Prop numbers

    Hi, on my lower unit there is a sticker that says 12x22. What does this mean? is the 22 the distance in inches that the boat will move in the water per every 1 revolution of the prop? Thanks
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    Water separator worth it?

    Would it be worth my while to install a water separator in my fuel line? I have a 2000 40hp Mercury. Thanks
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    Advantages of 3 cylinder over 2 cylinder??

    Are there any advantages of a 3 cylinder over a 2 cylinder? I have a 40hp 3 cylinder mercury on my boat. I noticed that they also make a 40hp 2 cylinder. What are the advantages if any? I would guess that the 3 cylinder will last longer than the 2 cylinder because it doesn't have to work as hard.
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    Which side to put muffs on on Mercury??

    Hi, on a 2000 Mercury 40hp, which side should I put the muffs on to run it? I bought the muffs that spray water out of one side only. Should I have bought the more expensive muffs that spray out of both sides? Does the Mercury have water inlets on both sides? Thanks for any info.
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    Quicksilver oil ok for Mercury?

    Hi, is Quicksilver premimun two stroke oil approved for Mercurys? I just bough my first boat and I don't want to muck it up. (2000 Fisher Avenger Sport with 40HP Mercury 3 cylinder). Thanks for any info.
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    2000 Fisher 16' Sport Avenger any good?

    Hi, How are these boats? It has a 40HP Mercury on it. I will be on a river mostly and sometimes in a harbor area. Is this a good buy for $6k? Thanks for any input.
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    1996 Wellcraft Excel 18' any good?

    I was considering buying a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 18' bowrider with an Mercruiser I/O 4 cylinder as my first boat. I know that this model has been discontinued. Should I stay away from discontinued boat models? I know Wellcraft is a decent name, but the Excel has been discontinued. Thanks for any...
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    Crestliner 1750 any good?

    Is a 1998 Crestliner 1750 with a 90hp Evinrude any good for a first boat? Thanks for any info.
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    Crestliner 1750 any good?

    Is a 1998 Crestliner 1750 with a 90hp Evinrude any good for a first boat? Thanks for any info.
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    120 OMC any good??

    Is the 4 cylinder 120 OMC setup any good on a 1978 Starcraft 17ft aluminum boat? The outdrive looks to be a volvo, is the engine a volvo also on this year? I am looking to buy this boat and any info would be helpful. Thanks
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