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    Manual fuel pump restrictions?

    Confusion He has a tank 2' higher than engine ? A selector valve ? So is this higher tank sitting on the floor of the boat for added range if main tank goes empty ?
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    Depth Finders?

    Any unit you buy should have adjustable depth alarm. Adjustabile Low Battery Voltage alarm. And hopefully a built in Alarm Clock.........It is used to prevent bare skin sun burn.
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    Just make VERY SURE you tell someone with a fast enough boat to remove you and tow the peddle boat back. BEFORE wind blows it into a very shallow MUDDY place. A helicopter might be needed to remove you from hip deep mud. Has happened. Make sure there is a working anchor to let down to catch...
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    battery stil good ???

    The STUCK ......on Bilge pump that is connected to the battery directly. No switches can turn it off. Some can not be heard when running in air.
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    The speed those small h p motors can do ??? Is not a safety concern. Use them.
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    Testing for DC based ground leaks

    There can be a few milliamps for some electronic devices. Some older equipment has a need to keep all MEMORIZED things powered. It would take a month to slightly drain down the battery. I have had computer controlled Rule Bilge Pumps that tested for bilge water every 2 minutes for 2 second run...
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    Best way to gain a little speed with 40hp engine

    NEVER buy any poontoon boat. Without speed testing it. With a full NORMAL load of people and gas tank. Add 1 extra person to take the place of a full tank of gasoline, food and drink coolers, anchor and rain covers. Do not even waste time trying to get the boat level. Why ? People will form...
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    VRO delete fuel mix ratio?

    My fouled sparkplugs ALWAYS gave notice starting at idle in gear. Then progressively more stumbling at more higher speeds. eventually a complete loss above of more than 3/4 throttle. I carried 2 brand new sets of NGK plugs. Racerone I owe you a set of compression readings on the old virgin. :)...
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    Shift interrupt moving when increasing throttle

    Thanks for the posting about shifting cables !!!! :) I am going to do both of mine with wheel bearing grease. My lazy old body is starting to slack off of PM .
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    The pedal oldies were very tiring. You were completely in the control of wind direction & wind speed. You had to have stabile weather. AND a power boat to climb aboard as conditions went bad. 1 very tiring cruise was usually enough.
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    All square boats are very slow.
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    Shift interrupt moving when increasing throttle

    Is this a new problem ? Or has it occurred after some D I Y work.
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    How to fix stress crack in fiberglass under seat cushion

    Why does it look like a heavy impact crack ? There is even a 2nd crack to the left of the picture.
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    Why I like this site and most people trying to help !! (y)(y)(y)(y)
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    VRO delete fuel mix ratio?

    Plug wires might need replacement ? Those carbs are over due for a correct amount of Sea Foam into the next tank full. Find a accurate place that states the correct sparkplug # for the engine. Or call NGK for the correct number to use.
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    VRO delete fuel mix ratio?

    Those plugs say the engine is in deep trouble and need to be changed with correct plug gap. What brand of oil are you using ? Is it rated for water-cooled engines ? 50 to 1 is a safe ratio with modern oils.
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    2005 5.0 gxi-b belt jumped and wiped out,

    Maybe do a checkout out how correctly each pulley and it's bracket are installed. Do 1 at a time. Clean bracket and surfaces. Check each bearing & pulley for wobble. Parts might not even be correct. Happens. I use a 3' Straight Edge when doing a job like this. Helps find bad parts quickly.
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    Exhaust port mud dobber coming out of it-2005 Johnson 30 hp Outboard Motor 4 stroke

    If it is that common ? I would put duct tape over all engine openings that wasps can get into and build nests. Dirt can do a real rubbing job on cylinder walls. You could do a simple compression check if the damage is too great.
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    Brass block drain plug leaking like a sieve

    Pipe fitting threads could be SAE American straight or( tapered ) or even metric. Happens
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    1989 88 spl starter barely turns flywheel

    Your battery is probably run down because of......NOT ENOUGH .... running the boat in real water. Racerone load test will probably cost you a new battery. Really rundown batteries are are a pain to correctly recharge. Can you bring the boat and car next to each other ? Jumper the batteries...
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