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    Ignition Compatibility on 150hp Blackmax

    Thanks so much dukedog. Was hoping someone like yourself might reply. A friend used to know the engine from back in the late 80’s, when it was on its original boat. He remembers it being a 150, but different decals and writing perhaps. Thanks again
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    Identifying a 75hp 2stroke (i think) 2005 with missing model number (and it won't start )

    There is a trick to starting these things. But usually they start really well. Presumably you’re not new to this or are you ? There is a choke on the remotes. Usually anyway, presuming it’s a 703 remote or similar. Push the key in to choke it, when turning the key to crank. Give her some...
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    What does wood free hull actual mean

    Very common thing for a fair number of brands to sideline wood in the build, in favour of other less perishable materials. After the mid 2000’s, you’ll do well to find any wood in most of the small boats from popular brands, I’d think. My 2003 Campion has none at all. It actually has du pont...
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    How To Plug An Old Engine Into NMEA 2K

    I know a guy that did it himself…and literally for some ridiculous pennies worth of a sum of money. On the other end of it..I know a guy who bought a kit to do the same for his Volvo Penta too. Maybe wise to be aware that some (not all) may need additional gateway to work with the plotter. Some...
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    Ignition Compatibility on 150hp Blackmax

    Faztbullet. I know I shouldn’t have jumped on this thread. But couldn’t resist…considering the guys like yourself getting involved..and the knowledge available as a result…so with a quick look at my old engine (the last pics posted there) anything odd you think of that engine ? Is it a normal...
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    2002 5.0 GXI Cooling System Service

    Yeah. Guys above have it right. Back flush it and you’ll be good. I’d also check that the oil cooler and it’s hoses and fittings, that is usually positioned in line, between the inner transom supply pipe and the water pump, is ok.
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    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    Surely not ? That’s absolutely not where the heater should take its supply from. Are you sure it takes water from the block drain to supply the water heater ?
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    Where to find flame arrestors

    I’d cross reference and see if you can get one that’s used for the car that the engine was more commonly used for. See what guys used for fitting upgraded ones to their car.
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 cycle surging under power

    For sure. Got to be an optimistic gauge, all be it, not sure I’ve known a gauge to be quite that margin of optimistic
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    Identifying a 75hp 2stroke (i think) 2005 with missing model number (and it won't start )

    Hi. That’s familiar with the very late and last of them, models that we get here in the uk. They are very powerful things usually. Basically the same engine as the 90 that was sold at the same time. There are those who reckon that the models like this from the 2000’s…especially the very latter...
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 cycle surging under power

    I know nothing about pontoon boats (don’t get them here)…other than overwhelmingly so…I seem to be constantly reading on here about their absolute requirement to have the engine set up extremely accurately…and then even at that…they have a habit of gulping air or not staying hooked up at the...
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    1974 CV-18ss w/Ford 302 and VP280 I/O

    Got you. Sounds a lovely boat. I’ve a cvx16. Anyway. I think the VP with ford Windsor in the older days are a little confusing in their naming. I have a feeling that the older 351 vp Windsor might have been called the AQ240 or something similar. Hope that helps
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    Ignition problems! Please help

    I’d be checking the earths around the wiring. Check that starter relay and the ignition wire integrity at the engine. There is a fuse around there too, on the efi. From memory. Not sure though. I’d also test the ignition switch at the key too.
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    1974 CV-18ss w/Ford 302 and VP280 I/O

    I’m almost positive that’s not what you might be thinking it is at all. Or it’s not an aq200 anyway. I’m nearly sure the aq200 was a 5.0 GM engine. Usually mated to an old 270 or 280 outdrive. Not an expert, but I’d say you’re right that it’s a ford Windsor engine. Most commonly found in things...
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    1974 CV-18ss w/Ford 302 and VP280 I/O

    I think for it to be an AQ anything…it would need to be driving an outdrive. I could be totally wrong here. But are CV18’s not usually jet drive ? With a Windsor driving a Hamilton jet or similar make of jet that I can’t quite think of now
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    Ignition Compatibility on 150hp Blackmax

    Sorry to jump onto your post. Just very closely related to this though. Maybe help, given the incredible knowledge in responses. Any idea what this engine is ? It has been re re decaled from what it was originally for sure. Or had a more recent cowl on it to original. It’s different to any other...
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    60hp 4 stroke shuts down above 3000 rpm

    Have a look at the neutral switch in the control box. Also the trim limit switch
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    60hp 4 stroke shuts down above 3000 rpm

    No. Would say that it would struggle to run at all. Missfiring, popping all the time, even if it did manage to run.
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    Yamaha 90 2 Stroke No Spark

    Could be onto something there. Not sure I mentioned, but some later (certainly larger and maybe yours. Not sure) had a shift switch that cuts ignition to a couple of cylinders (usually) or half the cylinder on an even number of cylinders otherwise…when coming out of gear. It’s situated usually...
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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    To be honest, the best of the tcw3 oil will do a good job of that kind of thing too. But if you absolutely must use e10..I think the trick to it (apart from not using it) is to keep things fresh and regular use or a thought to your use, so to keep from a situation where the e10 is left in the...
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