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  1. dingbat

    Blige pump problem!

    What make and model is the bilge pump? Output of your solar charger? Could be a couple of things: Is the pump by chance auto-sensing? Supply (charger) not meeting demand (pump)? Lead acid batteries don't live long if DOD is greater than 50% (~12 volts) Electric motors will often "leak"...
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    Repowering a 87 20ft sportcraft open fisherman

    What happened? How did it blow? A guy in Idaho Falls advertising a number of 150HP+ outboards on Craig's list
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    Repowering a 87 20ft sportcraft open fisherman

    60 hp on that boat would be a dog at best. Certainly wouldn’t plane. Would cost you more to buy and rig the two small motors than to replace the existing motor with another 2 stroke
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    Guest Charger keeps blowing 5A fuse

    Brown with black is bilge pump. Check to make sure the pump is not burned up. A stuck float switch will do that
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    Mercury bigfoot 60hp what running battery voltage is normal? 12.6-12.7v currently. Replace stator now?

    Leak down isn't a pump issue. You either have a stuck check valve(s), a leaking trim cylinder or both When was the as time you checked level and or changed the trim fluid? System could be contaminated with water
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    2008 250 optimax pro XS steady beep

    Continuous beep is guardian system warning. Should be easy to find with a voltmeter Overheat Low oil Engine speed limiter low battery voltage Coolant sensor failure https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/marine-outboard-motors/mercury-marine-smartcraft-and-guardian-system-warning-horn-alarms
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    Ignition switch does not shut engine off.

    Check to make sure you didn’t drop a ground when you changed batteries. Been there, done that
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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    too much voltage?

    The parts list shows a voltage regulator on that motor. Voltage Regulator Assembly 815279A2
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    too much voltage?

    Unusual to have a 100 Hp outboard with an unregulated charging system. What year and model is your motor? If your reading true voltage, some electronics will take issue with it being so high
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    Revolution 14.6x19P vs 3-B something?

    Doesn't always work that way when comparing props of different designs Went from a 14.25 x 17 4-blade to a 15 x 15 3-blade……
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    6Y5 fuel management gauges ??

    You should get TGU and GPH. Sounds like TGU is reset each time you turn the key. With my Flow Scan system I get TGU since the last time I reset the clock. Might want to check if that function is configurable In effect your are averaging consumption over a hour. You will not get a viable GPH...
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    Wiring diagram, is it correct?

    Daisy chaining all the grounds and the power to the two nav lights reduces the number of wires running from bow to switch panel down to 3, GRD, NAV and LED. Terminate “bow” and bilge GRD on battery. Daisy chaining the power thru the switch panel reduces panel to battery and isolator to 1 wire.
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    Help with new Lenco Trim Tab Switch

    No problem whatsoever but the next owner will not be happy if he has to troubleshoot a problem in the future
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    Revolution 14.6x19P vs 3-B something?

    Just be forewarned they prop rattle like no other….. ended up going to a third party rubber hub to quiet it down a bit. Was think of going back and putting my Offshore Renegade 4 blade back on for a while to compare it with the Enertia I’ve been running for 3 years now. I gained @ 2.5 mph and...
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    It’s all about MTBF… what is the most problematic system on a trailer?
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    I disagree..... Couldn't keep drum brakes on the trailer more than a couple of seasons at best w/o them seizing up. Switched to Kodiak Dacromet disc and hubs. Went 8 years before a caliper started acting up. Swapped them out for KodaGuard coated calipers two years ago. Will have to see how they...
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    Yamaha 2 stroke -

    It’s either a HPDI or a OX66 Saltwater series. Should either say High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) or saltwater series on the cowling
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    You got that right….. Surge disc on the boat and electric on the horse trailer. Have spent more time messing with electric brakes than all other electrical problems on both trailers combined. Spent an hour this morning under a 2 year old horse trailer after Mrs. Dingbat complained of...
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