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  1. dingbat

    Grew 178grs outboard oil filter

    You may have a mesh filter on the intake at the bottom of the oil tank but there is no oil filter per say on a 2 stroke
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    Transducer mounting options?

    I guess I’m fortunate that my transducer bolts to the bottom of the mount. Only the bottom 1/8” of the transducer extends below the hull.
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    Transducer mounting options?

    Most transducer mounts were “breakaway” until the large, side scan transducers hit the market. The best thing I ever did was install a transducer board on the transom. Drilled the two mounting holes. Filled with epoxy then back drilled so no glue involved in the installation. The 3/4”...
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    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Step 1 - check fuel filter for water…..
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    1992 Mercury 100 HP -Inline Fuel Filter

    Filter are filters…. The difference is the filtration rating and pressure drop through the filter You could not filter two stroke oil out of the gas if you wanted to ;) The 5/16” line is a problem as it restricts the flow of fuel. Need a 3/8” in-line filter, if anything The filter in question...
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    Swap out any fuel lines that are 10 years or older. Buna gaskets (black) make it 4-5 years before they start to weep with E10. Wouldn't change gaskets until they start to weep or the carbs need rebuilt
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    Battery Isolator switch and Perko switch

    https://www.bluesea.com/support/articles/58/Battery_Isolators_and_Automatic_Charging_Relays
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    Bought a Stihl 028 to clear a lot in 1989. Same thing happened to the plastic “aquarium tubing” in the tank @ 2015 or so. Replaced with Tygon tubing. Watching, but still no problem with the same line on my shindiawa trimmer of the same vintage
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    High speed live well pick up.

    First off, what pump do you have? Where is the pump mounted? What are you calling a “high speed pickup? Once primed, a pump will typically stay primed until you remove the boat unless you have a leak in the supply line.
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    Battery Isolator switch and Perko switch

    It’s either the isolator or the ACR. You can’t have both in the circuit What battery switch? Starter typically goes to “common” where you currently have the power panel connected.
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    Live well 1984 Aquasport Osprey.

    The drain should be plumbed directly overboard. On a boat that old, the drain hose could have rotten or broken off and your dumping the water in the forward part of the bilge and the limber holes are clogged
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    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    Why are you using paint conditioner on gel coat? Gel coat is pigmented. The “haze” is UV damaged gel coat. The only way to restore the color is to remove the damaged material surface. Removing the damage surface is done using rubbing compound on lightly damaged gel or sand paper if the...
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    Chap Quality Control is gone

    It all starts with poor designs coming from Engineering….if the design is solid, a monkey can be taught to do the assembly work.
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    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    If your color is still dull you didn’t use an aggressive enough rubbing compound. I would recommend something like Smoove Pro-Cut 1000 Normally I use Collinite 920 Fiberglas cleaner followed up with 2 coats of Collinite 885 Fleetwax. https://www.collinite.com/product-category/marine/ If I’m...
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    Been running nothing but E-10 since 2000. Done nothing except swap out carb gaskets (brown) on the 1997 Ocean Pro in 2005. Ironically, the carb stack currently on the motor (1998) never had the gaskets updated. Just now starting to leak bad enough to need replaced.
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Depends on the option package(s) on his truck. If he has the 3.5EB with the heavy tow and payload packages, he has 4 wheel disc plus the “engine braking” feature in tow haul mode. My wife’s horse trailer is pushing #8k pretty hard. She drove around for a week or so without (electric) brakes...
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Where did you come up with the need for a weight distribution hitch with that truck? A WDH is only required for bumper pull over #5K. https://tailoredtrucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2013-f150-owners-manual.pdf
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    Hummingbird issue

    Apparently you’re right on the voltage threshold of the unit. In neutral say you’re at 12.0 volts. In gear, your at 11.8 volts Bad connection or poor installation
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    Yamaha OX 66 , slight water intrusion drive ,

    I wouldn’t even drain it. Simply crack the plug. Water would be the first thing that comes out. No water, you’re good to go.
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    Transducer placement

    Yes, transducer… ;) No reason you can’t try it on the left side. Just need to put it further outboard. Can’t get too far out or you’ll have issues in turns
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