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  1. tpenfield

    Question about Houseboat engines

    Please refrain from posting to threads that have been dormant for 90+ days as per forum rules. The OP has not been on the forum since 2016.
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    Very strange problem with RPM

    Greetings, I see that you have been a member for a while, but this is your first post. You really need to have the computer diagnostics to troubleshoot a fuel injected engine, particularly the situation that you described. Other means would just be guessing and result in randomly replacing...
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    IAC Valve

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Got any numbers off the original IAC? Those can be helpful in matching to the correct part.
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    Diacom engine parameters

    Here is a screen shot from my Diacom software, showing the engine hours on the ECM Data tab. .
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    Diacom engine parameters

    Yes, I think so.
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    Compression testing, hot or cold?

    Best to start a new thread as this one is over 20 years old. Closed.
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    When does anode require replacement?

    Badly corroded/depleted means they are working and should be replaced.
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    Crownline 270CR rearside panels/covers wanted..!

    Start with Crownline, but that may be a dead end, given the age of the boat. Generally, there is no market for parts like that, but maybe try some boat salvage places. You may also be able to get it repaired or re-produced at a fiberglass shop.
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    Question about tow rope

    I think there are a few YouTube videos about connecting a tow rope to a tube.
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    1993 Glastron SSV Elite 175

    Welcome to iBoats. Feel free to start a new thread for this issue, as forum rules frown on posting to old threads. Closed
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    Water in through throttle body/loss of power

    A mild hydro-lock tends to bend the connecting rods rather than stop the engine completely. BTDT. As AD said, anything is possible.
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    Water in through throttle body/loss of power

    Yes, compression test would be good. When an engine takes a sip (or a gulp) of water the possibility of a hydro-lock needs to be considered.
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    1987 Johnson 50HP Tilt and Trim Pump Valve Rebuild

    Please don't post to 'old' threads as per the forum rules. The OP has not been on the forum in quite some time and probably won't respond, but feel free to reach out to the OP via IM or start a new thread. Closed.
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    Trim gauge nuts

    A hardware store should have something. They are nothing special, except being brass.
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    The engine works . . . at least it cools fine. . . . I brought the oars just in case and ran my 8 ft pram around from the house to the dinghy dock. Got there just in time to see a launch ramp follies/fail. With the tide cycle this week being so low, a guy was having trouble getting his...
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    Trim gauge nuts

    Welcome to iBoats . . . They are probably #8 fine thread, which would be 8-32. You could get #10 fine thread as well, just in case. You may also want to get the associated lock washers, as without them the nuts will back off over time.
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    Cylinders wont fire.

    You should get intake air flow only ( suction) at the throttle body . Let’s think about the timing chain 🤔
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    496 bravo 3 3000 RPM plus overheat

    Often the thru-hull is the preferred solution. I remember considering a 31 PC as a next boat . . . thinking the rear of the engines were nearly impossible to gain access to. As I recall the aft deck extended over the rear portion of the engines. Also, keep in mind that marine growth (shells...
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    Bow damage fix?

    Probably some glass mat in the keel area . . . sand it smooth . . . and then gelcoat in the larger area around the keel where there are deep scratches. Looks like keel/bow damage from beaching. There are keel gaurds that you can buy to protect the hull, if you frequently beach the boat.
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    1960's Larson Lapliner

    Check with your local/state authorities on boat registration and titling. Most boats without proof or prior ownership should be avoided, as you won't be able to register & title them in your name. There may be a process for junk/abandoned boats, but those are not highly known and vary based on...
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