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  1. JimS123

    2017 Mercury Elpt EFI BF 4-Stroke

    For you Merc gurus... I have the subject engine on order, and want to buy a shop manual. As y'all know they are quite expensive. I can get a used 2008 book at a considerable esavings. Have there been enough changes in the past 9 years to warrant the expense of a new book?
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    4-Stroke OB Trolling

    We troll more than we still fish. I have always used a 2-stroke Kicker, and once set up right we can troll for hours without a hiccup. Periodically I run up to WOT, and in the Fall I always use OMC Engine tuner. Regardless, plug fouling or carbon buildup has always been a non issue. My...
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    1984 Evinrude 9.9 Dripping Oil

    I have old 1950's motors that run at 16:1 or 24:1 and they always have an oil drip from the lower unit's water weep holes. After a few weeks of non use the oil drip usually stops. My issue here is with a "newer" motor that has never dripped before. The motor has been a kicker for all of its...
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    3.0 Liter Mercruiser 140 HP Timing

    I did a complete tune-up recently. The boat runs perfect, so this was just for PM. The timing was set at 8 deg. BTDC. The spec in the owner's manual calls for 6 deg. This is a 1984 model, originally equipped with point. Its now carrying a pertronics electronic ignition. I was hesitant to...
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    Cleaning Off Water Spots

    I'm posting here because its not really PWC specific, though it applies more in that regard. After owning a black car I swore never to buy one again. Why I bought a black jetski is beyond me... I usually wipe off and use Meguires Quick Detailer after each ride, but this week the boat was in...
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    Carburetor Fuel Filter Leak

    1984 MCM140 Mercruiser 140HP 3.0 Liter. Rochester carb. In-line fuel filter in the fuel line on the side of the carb. I change the filters every 100 hours. This is the 14th time I’ve replaced them, so I’m not exactly a rookie. It leaks at the nut holding the fuel filter. Change the...
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    Power Winch

    Looking for a light duty 12V electric winch that can be powered by a cable with a "cigarette lighter type" plug. Is there such a thing?
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    AGM Battery Suggestions

    IMHO, no PWC should come with a flooded lead acid battery. The battery in my 1 year old Yami will be replaced this Spring with an AGM. What's the general consensus?....what's the best today?....An Odyssey, a Deka, or another brand?
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    Baitcasting reel?

    As a kid I used closed face spinning reels. For the past 60 years I used open face spinning reels. Shakespears are good, Mitchells and Pfluegers are better. The other day I was in Cabelas and their reel display must have had at least 50 of the fancy bait casting reels. I couldn't belive the...
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    Unstuck a Stuck Engine

    I've gotten stuck engines running again in the past, but this one is a particular bugger. It's a 1941 Johnson 9.3 HP twin and the pistons are froze solid. Its beeen soaking for a month now. One piston is all the way up and the other all the way down. I've pulled the exh manifold and can see...
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    2015 Waverunner Winterizing

    Hate the thought, but I like to be prepared ahead of time. Anyone familiar with the 2015's with the new "RIDE" system? Just paid $85 for a full shop manual and it is basically useless. It tells what to do in some cases, but doesn't explain how to do it. Worse than that it shows maintenance...
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    Jet Boats Are Out - Outboards Are IN

    Last year was the year of the outboard. Many manufacturers that previously only sold I/Os introduced OB models. This year, even more companies followed suit. Based on my own persomnal observations there were more new OB boats than Jets last season. While recently on vacation in the...
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    Yamaha Waverunner Battery Drain

    SeaDoos have a continuous parasitic drain from the security system. I put a battery switch on all of mine that were garage kept since security was not an issue. That kept the batteries full all of the time. Does a Yamaha FX HO Cruiser have the same issue, or can they be left connected all the...
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    "New To Me Boat" Enigma

    Why don't we just say "I bought a new boat" (meaning brand new), or "I bought a second hand boat" (meaning used). This "new to me" sounds like a used car salesman selling a "pre-owned" gem that passed the 66 point checkup! Jus wunderin!
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    Stalling Coming Off Plane

    Mercruiser 4.3 Carbed I/O, 3 years old. Starts and runs fine except when throttling back to idle speed. Then it stalls. Hard to start again, and when it does need to run at fast idle for a minute until it smoothens out. Then runs OK until slow down again. The dealer winterized and...
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    Chene Anchor

    A recent thread about a small tinny with a too large anchor and chain got me thinking. My slight arthritis has made hauling all that chain an issue as well. I was reading about the Chene Anchors, that reportedly don't require chain. Anybody with experience in that regard?
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    PennZoil Full Synthetic TCW3 - Yeah Right

    Just venting.....foiled by the internet again....LOL. Every time I take advice I'm not happy. Wasn't satisfied with my Yami...smokes too much using Yamalube. (Always use OEM stuff). I switched to Evinrude XD50 and was quite pleased with it. Based on the chat here, I bought a gallon of PZ...
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    3.0 Liter Mercruiser 140 Rough Idle

    Cold start is perfect and once the choke lets off it runs 100% perfect. Hot start later in the day after being off (a few minutes or an hour) and when restarting the idle is rough, no matter how long you let it warm up. Once you get it up past idle, and then slow down, its OK again. Its not a...
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    4200 vs. 5200

    What's the difference? One more permanent than the other?
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    Butt Ugly Doos

    Just got back from the boat show. Just window shopping, but it wouldn't be the first time I traded for a new one that really grabbed me. We've had many SeaDoos over the years, ands lots of experience with Yamis as well. The new doos look like a cheap plastic toy. They have eliminated all the...
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