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    Time to upgrade. Looking at 5.0 MPI w Bravo 3

    5.0 with a bravo 3 is two prop unit I thought. The performance may be underwhelming. Usually see that with a 5.7 or 6.0 or larger motor.
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    Engine problems while on vacation

    If your fuel is over a year old yes I'd remove it. I run my boat such that fuel is enough for planned boat travel such that I run tank low regularly and replenish as needed. Always keeping fresh fuel in tank. No old fuel.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Is pressure treated wood not a good option with aluminum contact?
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    Mini Excavators

    Rent before you buy would be a good idea. A compact tract loader aka skid steer along lines of larger ones say a Cat 289/299 is good at small scale grading and redistribution. A TLB can be good if its a large one.
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    If its like later version you turn that knob on bow facing panel of cowling. That should come off. Underneath will be two compression type turnbuckles that you pull out and then unhook from the clamshell wraparound part. It may be different considering its age but the early 70's model looked...
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    Strange engine sound need help

    Volvo Penta have some models that are bad about belt erosion and ejection. We have a 2007 5.0GXi SX drive that has required much modification to keep belt on and dust reduced.
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    What to use to prevent oxidation on fuse box terminals?

    What does an ATC panel with nickel contacts look like. I googled but not a lot to narrow it down. Electricals on my boat make me anxious. LOL
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    Budget Boat Covers

    If you can keep the sides straight so water and debris repels off boat/cover then its useful. Cheap material often time has no means of keeping taught and boat with cover just fills up with junk.
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    Been here just an awhile but I’ve noticed……that

    Good Idea. Would help lots but people just don't have much when it comes to the contributing thing just wanting.
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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    What diameter are the Solas Amita 3 props your testing?
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    I haven't experienced significant problems with e10. Was a user of non ethanol in all my off road engines and boats The challenging and costly hunt for non-ethanol pushed me more to look into e-10. A study done by mercury marine has lessened my concern about e-10. I use up my e-10...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Seriously
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I'd go over inch of electrical and check for loose connections and remedy those found. Electricity and fuel as I'm sure you know is a volatile mix. I was amazed at the sheer number of feeds and connections in my boat when upgrading to a flat panel from analog and adding the engine gateway.
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    Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

    2008 ish Donzi 18ft Classis with a Scorpion Engine package. Looked at it back about 2014-2015. Very Good Condition Couldn't bring myself to buy it at 25.5K which was down some from where he started. Seemed like at lot at the time. Didn't have a great place to store at time. It was so nice...
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    Winterization Question

    The lower unit cooling water intake relays on the static water pressure of its depth below surface which is probably less than garden hose pressure. Whether that submerged static pressure is more than 2.5ft feet head pressure seen by impellers thru a 5 gallon with a 5/8" hose thru muffs is...
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    Winterization Question

    I rigged a 5 gallon bucket with bottom port to feed short garden hose to muffs. Drained block via petcocks. Closed petcocks and filled 5 gallon with 2-3 gallons of 50/50 auto antifreeze. Position bucket up high on stern platform. Ran engine till green tinted water was blowing out with exhaust...
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    The Boating Season That Wasn't

    Crappy waste of free time. Seems they didn't have a test after repair plan to get it fixed right the first time. What motor ison the t-18?
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    What is the next logical step?

    Its a real good idea to study you wiring closely. Clean up any tangles by rerouting, gathering up excess and zip tieing, shortening if practical. Use a volt meter to test if charger power is going to each battery when battery switch is in different positions. You should get see positive...
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    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    A way out of adjustment governor gets scary real fast.
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    Volvo Penta 4.3GL-D Tapping Noise Videos attached

    Sounds much better.
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