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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    I love 4 stroke being so much quieter. (y)(y)
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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    I have 1 of each brand. You are so correct.
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    1987 OMC Ignition key switch locked and will not turn

    I would buy the EXACT SAME key switch. There is a set of contacts to make and break in the correct sequence. Disconnect 1 or both of the battery posts to prevent a accidental dead short between the + and _ battery posts of the switch. I would use tape and Magic Marker om every wire on each screw...
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    Opening day of summer boating season.

    Should get busy posting for the 4th of July cruise. Finally getting some boat traffic. Still no Go Fast loud boats yet. No racing around Bass boats either. Very odd also. Local marinas have full yards of old and brand new boats. Loads of new open Aluminum bare hulls. I call them entry level...
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    1970 Evinrude 18hp Trottle issue

    How about black & oil covered sparkplugs ? Pull all and replace them. Check that the oil is really 2 stroke. Not some leftover stuff, from someone. Bad batch of gasoline ? Or a little bit of all 3 conditions.
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    Nobody fishing?

    So I have heard. Without the barbs. The fish can often just shake the hook loose. (y)
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    Not brand new in 2002 5.0 L 220 hp carburetor.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    Mine is a 5.0 TKS Could be a different Rochester carb as standard in 2002 ? Mine is the Anodized Brass / Bronze finish.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    Old brain just remembered a real hot weather oddity. If engine was NOT NOT run for several HOT days............ The carburetor FLOAT CHAMBER would evaporate lots of gasoline in it . I cured that by turning the key to ON. wait about 5 seconds for fuel pump to fill the carburetor correctly. Go...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    My TKS was really odd. It had a normal Thermostatic coiled spring in the black plastic housing. That was adjusted to SLIGHTLY too much pressure on the carburetor Choke Valve on a cold enough day. The really weird part was how the choke slowly warmed up over time. NOT with engine heat. It has a...
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    1992 Four Winns 5.8 No Start

    Deleted this sentence. Really bad news about that year engine....Found a seeming experienced person writing it up in I BOATS. March of 2011. Spoke about changing everything. Including the distributor.
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    Nobody fishing?

    I still use worms on a spinner for kids or adults. Stops a lot of deep in the gut hook ups. Also allows the use of HUGE hooks that help stop deep throat hook ups. Crushed barbs always. I seem to have people catching Flying Fish. Every one in the boat wears cheap reader glasses !!! Save the...
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    Nobody fishing?

    When I fish for meat for very old disabled senior friends. I have a 3 foot piece of bare wood with minimum and maximum marks on it for all types of fish they like to eat. All are big enough to have laid eggs at least 1 time. Or are Big enough to be best size of breeders. I crush down all the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    Is that his problem for sure ? Did someone close it 2 turns and reseal it ?
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    1992 Four Winns 5.8 No Start

    Unplug and reconnect several times. The big multi pin connector on top of the engine. Classic symptom.
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    EX Lube bearings on new to me trailer, how often to physically check bearings?

    I have not replaced the wheel bearing grease in 20 ?? years. A occasional check shows clean grease. Trailer is a 1990.
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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    A simple no parts cure. Is to run the boat at a steep bow up angle. Also turn the boat in the direction that pushes the water to the pump. Works all the time. I have window screen wrapped around the pumps. Prevents STUFF from clogging them.
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    Any Helix 5 Chirp GPS G3 owners, I can't find the low water depth alarm selection anywhere.

    I have always found that function in the Alarms section close to the Low Battery Voltage Alarm. Several different makes
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    Nobody fishing?

    I can stop my cry baby attitude about the Yellow Perch now. I found out what they like in lures. I was blaming everything I could think of. Except me. (y)
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    My 2002 5.0 TKS always does a start with just turning the key. Hot or cold. When I had to due the PUMP action. My choke needed repair.
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