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  1. dingbat

    House battery?

    If a “marine mechanic” can’t figure it out in person how are we to figure it out on the internet? FWIW: Batteries typically get wired into the battery switch. Better question…. What happened to the cable and why was it removed?
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    White Smoke😑

    Leaking head gasket…. Replace and go from there
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    How can I find this part?

    Trophy purchased third party Check Perko and Atwood catalogs
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    Painting Aluminum

    Do yourself a favor and bypass the etching. Too much to loose with little to no gain in protection. Sand then wash with soap and water to remove any residue. Any 2 part polyurethane epoxy worth its weight uses a formulated (wash) primer as under coat. Use the product specified by your paint...
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    Painting Aluminum

    If your going to etch you need to know exactly what aluminum alloy your boat is made of. Most aluminum etches are not friendly to aluminum alloyed with copper, ie 5052
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    Overweight motor

    A neighbor repowered his 115 HP Merc with a Yammy F150. Was having all kinds of issues which didn't make sense from his description. Asked me to tag a long the next day. Could see the problem from two docks away.....25" shaft on a 20" transom. Looked silly to me, he didn't think anything about it
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    Fuel Problem

    Had issues similar to those described. Found the problem spraying starting fluid around the base of the carbs. Turned out to be hair line cracks in several carb bodies.
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    Gas Issues

    https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-09/documents/waterphs.pdf https://cropwatch.unl.edu/documents/Ethanol%20and%20Water%20Contamination%2009052014.pdf
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    What are these black spots?

    Properly maintained, welded aluminum (heavy) boats are one thing. Riveted is an entirely different beast. Keep an eye on the rivets… that’s where it is where the corrosion will manifest Evaporating saltwater leaves the corrosive “salts” behind. Decking over the bottom is not a good idea...
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    What are these black spots?

    Well…hate to be the bearer of bad news but aluminum doesn’t hold up well to saltwater. Dissimilar metals corrosion, stagnant (trapped) water (no O2 to replenish Al oxide) resulting drop in PH and crevice corrosion (at the rivits) will be your demise. Anodize and paint helps for a while but...
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    What are these black spots?

    Is the staining just on the surface of the aluminum or mixed in with the paint? Black staining on aluminum is typically induced by low PH condition. If the coloration has leached into the paint you need to remove the surrounding paint as well. If it's restricted to the base metal, I would try...
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    What are these black spots?

    Chemically induced Oxidation….a number of different contaminants can cause this but it’s typically bad surface prep in these kinds of situations. Need to completely remove the oxidation prior to refinishing
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    GPS Location APP

    I depend on navigation apps on a regular basis. Have found major discrepancies on most. Problem….. mismatch between GPS coordinate system (gps) and the map overlays Plug in my home address on most systems and you end up 2 blocks away. Visually identify my house on Google maps. Address come...
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    Gas Issues

    Had a similar situation several years ago. I had just burned through 200 gallons of fuel the weekend before in a tournament. Stopped and put 50 gallons of fuel in the main tank on the way to the ramp. Put the boat in the water and ran about 3 miles when the sputtering began. Fortunately, I...
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    Fouling spark plugs

    Whether is shows the right carb or not, it demonstrate the huge roll compression and vacuum plays in the performance of a 2 stroke. Don’t know what factory compression is on your motor but on mine, 10-20 psi represents a 10-20% lose of compression. Cant expect that kind of loss not affect the...
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    2003 honda bf115 wires

    The lug is bent at a right angle so I'm guessing it connects under the rubber cap with the other lug in that harness. https://yumbo-jp.com/en/catalog/outboard/honda/2003/BF115A3+LA/26787/STARTER+CABLE.html
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    Fouling spark plugs

    How can it not?
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    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    I’m running the 3 gallon tank (5008613) with System Check. Have separate alarms for all 4 conditions. May want to check into Audible warning horn adaptor #176458 and #176345 and or #176349 wiring adaptor kits.
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    High Performance Gear Lube Color - Bravo 3

    Definitely contaminated with water. Did use use a new gasket/ seal the last time you changed the oil? Sometimes you get lucky, other times you don't
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    Fouling spark plugs

    Tournament Striper fisherman...... lots and lots of cold water (< 50F) trolling. My 1997 200 HP Ocean Pro (new power head in 2010) trolls 8-10 hours a day, all day, any day and has never fouled a plug on me. I run nothing E10 and semi-synthetic oils. Pennzoil Premium Plus, Evinrude XD50 or...
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