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    Spitting gas out of carb when in water?

    To seal both mating powerhead surfaces apply anaerobic gasket maker (Loctite 518) to the cylinder block flange, must cover the flange evenly and not be excessive. Start torquing the bolts closest to the center of the crankcase and work outward. Happy Boating
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    keyway sucked up into motor

    You can flush an OB all day long after use in salt water, but due to constant ON/OFF, heat/cold cycles will inevitably collect salt layers and crusts,which will need to be removed mechanically to immaculate clean condition as factory delivered for OB to cool fast and efficiently. Expect to find...
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    Etec 60 HP

    Congrats 82rude, nice classic combo. Last weekend went with this club member and myself for a 30 Km round an island full throttle water spin on calm flat water cond. He and 3 more boating mates on his 470 Rib powered with an Etec 60 HP and 2 up on my 450 Rib powered with a 2 strokes Tohatsu...
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    Tohatsu O'ring Connector Issues.-

    You know that connector's o'ring are not available as spares, must buy the whole expensive connector if having fuel spills on any of both female connectors. Have you managed to look for them in car shops taking the removed sample to them, did they fit nicely, did their homework right ? Have seen...
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    Etec 60 HP

    Was wondering if any of you guys has in use an Etec 60 HP powering a 14-15 Ft light boat, if so, which was the max wot rpm achieved while running lightly or medium loaded ? Some folks have complained that Etecs comes factory delivered over propped and runs towards the lugging zone. Happy Boating
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    Zodiac Futura S repair . New original questions ( I hope ! )

    Don't know why Zodiac keeps using transom like patches when most Sib manufacturers use one piece transom holders. Just glue well wooden transom to inner holder and side tubes to outer holder and that's it... Check for them, comes in different sizes for different tube diameters. Happy Boating
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    Opions on shaft lengths

    To illustrate two different S/L shaft OB's powering 2 different S/L boat's transom heights scenarios : Right pic is a West Marine S transom Sib powered by a 2 strokes S 18HP Tohatsu OB. Lower leg being tad larger produces back or over transom water splashes at speed. By word of mouth of a...
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    Opions on shaft lengths

    If comparing all OB's between them in same length say S or L shafts, will see that all are bit different in length, some are slight shorter, some slight larger, depends entire on OB manufacturer. You can mount a L size OB on a S (15-18 inch) height transom, for that will need to install a 3"- 5"...
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    Registration Fee.-

    How much does it cost to register and be granted a registration number say for a 14 footer inflatable whether a Sib or Rib ? assume fees wilt depend entirenly in the state you live ? Happy Boating
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    DVA Volt Reading Multimeters.-

    Got the 6 parts needed for this DVA DIY proyect for just $ 4.30 peanuts cost. When components are finally welded onto small board will probably hide it inside a AA battery plastic case, that way can open it up if any components needs to be changed. Happy Boating
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    Evinrude Model & WOT Range ?

    OK, Being a Commercial OB can you tell if it's a V6 lower unit seen on pic or need precise model and serial number to know that, anyway by tuesday can have that answer, hope plate is still there to have a look ? Checking Iboats props there are several for Commercial 100 HP Models, the issue is...
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    DVA Volt Reading Multimeters.-

    Thanks really appreciated, on this near same DVA diagram there's a 300 Ohm resistance between D1 and C1 Not counting with this extra R1 resistance be an issue, say readings not being that accurate, whatever ? Happy Boating
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    I swear...

    Throughout my extensive boatingl life have only been left stranded at sea 4 times, 3 times by impeller overheat due to lower water intakes blockage while running full wot on kelpy sea cond and recently last Sunday. Scenario : While running full wot OB came to a sudden stop as if with fuel...
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    DVA Volt Reading Multimeters.-

    If you don't count with a analog or digital multimeters with DVA reading capabilitie but count with one in which a DVA Adapter can be hooked to. Which side of the scale should the voltage selector be set, AC or DC setting ? Plan to acquire a Electronic Specialties DVA Adapter soon to read...
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    Evinrude Model & WOT Range ?

    A friend of mine has this 2 strokes Evi 100 HP V4 Commercial oldie with independent ignition coils, manufacturing year is unknown, is it a loopcharged or crossflow model ? Would like to know its factory WOT Range, needs a nice prop maximization to carry more passengers. Thanks in advance...
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    Seamax Return.-

    Updates : Installed damaged 11 prop onto prop shaft along missing thrust washer, prop has 8 mm clearance between rear prop body and prop housing, can see the washer right in middle clearance. Was afraid prop would aerate badly at full throttle due to excessive exhaust coming out through...
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    Do I need a new prop?

    The new plate with angle is the one that's placed on transom's top, right ? Don't know if have made the test to determine at which lower leg is water flow passing by, only achievable by visual inspection. Anyway, this is the Sweet OB/Transom Height match for any Sib/Rib, as in pic. Try to dial...
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    Tohatsu 5 HP 2 stroke problem

    This fuel hose config is what comes standard when OB was factory delivered. Which parts are missing if so ? Happy Boating
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    Home made OMC flusher

    Your OB needs something like this... Buy a standard and cheap ear muff unit and modify it like lower pics.. With well adjusted belt or rope piece achieves minimum water loss outting around ears and OB peeing happily as a teenager... Happy Boating
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    Video Uploads.-

    Was wondering if Iboats system accepts small video files uploads inside any given topic ? Happy Boating
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