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    Water in the carb

    I've been told of an old trick used by many many guys "back in the day" when racing on the streets. My co-driver used to race his 48 fleetliner that was all hot-rodded up. To clean out the carb and plugs etc they would get the engine really hot and slowly pour small amounts of water into the...
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    Exhaust from prop

    Maybe its normal... I am not sure. Does exhaust come from the middle of the prop? I noticed while it was on the earmuffs today that there was exhaust blowing from the inside of the prop. Is this norm on a Merc 440 40HP OB?
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    Scotch

    Anyone enjoy a nic single malt scotch? What is your favourite? I'm a Glen Fiddich drinker. 18 year. The 12 is nice too, Also OBAn 14yr is nice with some ice and a cigar on a hot summer day.
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    A bit from Youtube

    Anchors away! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFrcdH238kM&mode=related&search=
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    Trailer lights

    Hey all I have a boat trailer and I hoked it up to my vehicle to move the boat around... All my lights work but the right turn signal does not signal. The light lights up with the headlights but no flashy-flashy. Is that a bulb problem or a wiring problem? Or even worse... a truck problem?
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    Great site

    Just wanted to say that iBoats is an awesome site. The information I have learned here (Wether I wanted to or not) has been so beneficial and I am sure there is alot more to come. From chanfging my tow vehicle to buying smart tabs.... right down to my lower unit oil. I'm glad I found you...
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    fuel system cleaner fluid

    I have a Merc 402 that runs well... I was wondering if there is any pros or cons to adding carb cleaner to the fuel mixture? Do I need to buy stuff specifically for a boat? Or can I use STP automotive brands? Will it do any good to use this? Or is it a waste of $5? Most of all will it damage...
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    1990 Chrysler LeBaron Convertable

    Ok. Well.. I've ben reading the forums about everyone with trucks etc. But I would like some opinions. I have a 1990 Chrysler LeBaron Convertable with a 2.5L 4 cyl engine and a 3 speed Automatic Trans. I have a class 1 hitch (2000lb max) with a 200lb tongue rate, 250,000kms on the car (approx...
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    Stupdi dog tricks.

    I found this greatly entertaining. Took the dog out boating... Wife and son hopped over the side to go swimming.. dog was anxious to join em.... Videos follow. Love the way he paddles before even getting in! Even coming out... still paddling. I was thinking if I ran out of gas I could...
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    My Smart Tabs installed.

    Well.. finally got to test the Smart Tabs. I really noticed a huge difference in the stability of the boat when moving quickly. Even in tuirns it feels much more comfortable.But... From up front... it seems like it isn't planing at high speeds. It tries when fully open and the rpm kicks up...
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    Engine

    Saturday my Merc started making a new noise... It seems that the starter is coming up and sometimes drops down. It eventually starts. Over 2 days it has gone on and off. Last fishing trip out before leaving and it started in 3 seconds. Then after starting her to take her to the launch it...
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    Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrip!

    What a weekend! Aside from watching a couple of very very large people tip over in a canoe 4X.... 2 guys out in a very nice Starcraft bow rider with a big 115 4-stroke Honda on the back. They were coming into dock and I guess figured the best way to slow down would be to throw it in reverse...
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    Last year....

    Went up to Lake Nosbonsing last year and rented a small OB and 12' for fishing. Went into a nice weedy area and dropped anchor. Fished for a few hours there. GREAT pickerel. And medium pike hitting every 5 or 6 minutes! We decided to pack it in for the day and turn around and head back to...
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    Cord on Merc

    Hi everyone. another noobie question. I have a plug and cord coming out of the lower unit on my merc. Is this a tach or a spedo or an overheat warning? :) Also... is there some sort of air filter that I need to change on this engine?
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    Warning!!! Batteries can shock you from a distance!

    Well... doing some work under the dash... Ign switch was crooked (I have it coming through the original ENGINE OVERHEAT light on the dash) so my friend went under to straighten it. ZAP. Grabbed all the wires and contacts and all to turn it instead of turning it from the base. Gave him a good...
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    Water INSIDE boat????

    Suppose I should wait untill I get back from up North and do some trouble shooting... but maybe I can get some ideas posted this weekend while I am gone to keep me busy on Monday reading:) Tupped the boat back on trailer today to check the weight on the tongue. I heard.. SOOSH! Sounded like...
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    Lower Unit Oil Colour.

    Just drained my loil from the lower unit. Figured it should be replaced before heading up north. Is it normal for the oil to look like it is separated? A lot of black oil came out then some that was grey-ish or beige-ish. Almost like it was a mixture that separated. Water getting in through...
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    Mercury 402. High Performance?

    Forgive me for my ignorance on stuff like this :) I own a Merc 402 40HP long shaft that is on my 14' runabout. I've been doing some rough calculations on what to mix the oil/fuel at. I figured I was going to go by what the fellow said to me when I bought the engine. "I don;t know te mixture...
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    Safe to boat there?

    My boat is no fancy big party boat. Simple little 14' fiberglass runabout from the 50s/60s. She sits rather low at the stern (Maybe due to 40hp motor) and I'm a fairly new boater. (Used to boat YEARS AND YEARS AGO when going up north) To be honest I am a bit of a cautious nut now... and...
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    Prop with a lower pitch?

    I ordered Smart Tabs from boaters World. Looking forward to getting them. When I discussed my problems with the guy at the store (very slow to plane and chime walking) he told me I might want to consider a "prop with a lower pitch" at which point he had to go and hung up. So I had to bring my...
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