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  1. dingbat

    Disable oil level sensor 2001 yamaha 50 hp

    If this diagram is the correct one, you simply need to disconnect the connect leading to the sensor
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    1992 Evinrude 150hp EXEN will not run correctly

    Worm screw hose clamps have no place in a fuel system. Use the OEM specified clamps or equivalent. https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/evinrude-outboard-parts/evinrude-fuel-systems/evinrude-fuel-hose-clamps.html
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    Disable oil level sensor 2001 yamaha 50 hp

    If the tank level sensor (switch) does nothing, why bother having one in the first place? The real question… is the sensor normally open or normally closed during operation? Either way, you’ll need to jumper out the switch when you remove the level sensor. NO or NC simply determines which...
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    98 Johnson leaking hydraulic fluid.

    I lean OE for sheet gaskets but there is nothing special about o-rings. Diameters and cross sections are standardized. Fluid compatibility charts will point you to the right material for the application Just bought a set of six (6) orings for the injector pump on my diesel tractor. OE set was...
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    Lower unit oil

    That is correct. Use only hardened Allen keys. Big box store (plated steel) wrenches will strip every time
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    Paper maps required?

    Most inland paper charts are outdated before they where released. Coastal maps are obsoleted with each passing storm. Buying old charts books is futile at best
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    Paper maps required?

    “NOAA announced the sunsetting of its traditional paper and raster nautical chart products. Cancellation of individual charts started in 2021 and will be completed by January 2025” https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/charts/future-noaa-charts.html
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    Paper maps required?

    Paper maps are not a recreational requirement. They removed the requirement for commercial operation in 2020 https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/5ps/NVIC/2016/NVIC_01-16_Ch-2_Final_2020-05-21.pdf?ver=2020-05-26-172404-563
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    EST1 Open

    Laser temp gauges are notorious for being inaccurate. Plus or minus 10% is common. Not to mention they read surface temp, not the actual water temp. Suggest you remove sensor and confirm calibration (accuracy) using a pan of boiling water (212F) water. Since the sensor is analog, reading...
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    Replace Chartplotter/GPS

    I find it hard to believe a digital display (Regal-vue) in this day and age is using analog signals. Either the guy doesn’t know what he is talking about or is BSing you. https://www.yachtd.com/products/engine_gateway.html
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    Lower unit oil

    Not a fan of the old style slotted screw drain plugs or paper gaskets for the reason you noted above. Switched to “new style” OEM Hex head screws with nylon gaskets and never looked back. Could see getting the proper torque on a nylon washer being a problem using the slotted screw. No...
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    Leaf Springs

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    Leaf Springs

    The Chesapeake Bay is an active commercial fishery, a national heritage site and the primary wintering grounds for water fowl on the East Coast. Unless you like eating a little grease along with your oysters, crabs, shrimp and fish perhaps you should. Antiquated practice anyhow. Have not...
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    Stored the boat under a tarp for years w/o any issues. Starting keeping the boat in the pole barn when we moved. First winter they ate the PVC jacket off the gps antenna cable. Next year I put dryer sheets in the electronics box. They made a nest from the dryer sheets and ate the serial...
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    Learned along ago that mice shy away from things out in the open. Have not had any issues since I started leaving the seats up and hoods up on the tractors. Have 3 large metal storage cabinets that I store large power tools and supplies. Turned into a mouse condo in the winter. No issues...
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    Leaf Springs

    I know of no grease that claims to be water proof, only water resistant. It’s doesn’t bleed a lot, but it does bleed if you look for it From State EPA regulations… 20) "Discharge" means: (a) The addition, introduction, leaking, spilling, or emitting of any pollutant to waters of this State...
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    Prep really depends on condition. There is really need to strip. Remove loose paint, spot putty, spray with a sandable primer and top coat with enamel of your choice. The explosion hazard is way over stated. Sanding, grinding, whatever on the outside is no problem with the tank sealed up, ie...
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    Fuel restriction alarm

    https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html
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    Leaf Springs

    Thought you had a Loadrite trailer? Mine has aluminum wobble roller brackets and thermoplastic rollers. Nothing to grease.
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    South Chatham Tackle reel winder opinion

    I had 20 trolling reels to spool with braid. Saved a bunch of money buying 3,000 meter bulk spools. Used a hand drill and a wooden dowel to strip the reel. Laid down several layers #80 dacron to protect the spool then topped off with the braid followed by a 25’ wind on leader. Didn’t take...
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