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  1. dingbat

    Multifunctional Gauges

    While I’m not a HB fan for a number of reasons, electronics are constantly evolving. I would check to see if there where any software updates done to make the unit fully NMEA 2000 compliant. If not, Garmin offers a number of ways to do this including a stand alone display specifically for...
  2. dingbat

    Multifunctional Gauges

    NMEA 2000 is a standard communication protocol (language) to allow “plug and play” connection of peripherals between different instrumentation manufacturers. The tach function is supported in the NMEA 2000 standard. All you would need is a convertor/gateway, in your case MercMonitor, to convert...
  3. dingbat

    Vessel View Installation

    I started digging into this a bit for you this morning. If all you need are the NMEA 2000 PGNs to feed a NMEA 2000 compatible display, you can us the "Merc Monitor". Vessel View is an "Display Package" for use on Lowrance and Simrad displays using a proprietary (non-NMEA 2000) communication...
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    Lead Paint in 1976

    Lead based paints where in common use through 1978. The probability of your boat being painted with a lead paint (or anything else painted prior to 1978) are close to 100% Having said that, lead has to be ingested or inhaled to cause issues. If the paint in good condition it posses no...
  5. dingbat

    Chunks on Spindle

    A stiff wire brush typically used on a grinder. Will shine that shaft up like new in no time https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tool-Accessories-Abrasives-Grinder-Accessories-Wire-Cup-Brushes/Milwaukee/N-5yc1vZ1z18gvhZzv?storeSelection=
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    Chunks on Spindle

    Too many years on a farm. Everything is salvageable....lol The first thing I'd do is heat up the race and see if I couldn't drive it off the shaft with a pin punch. Getting the race hot enough is the trick. Acetylene or MAPP gas should get it done. The race is hardened steel. If heat didn't...
  7. dingbat

    Yamalube marine grease

    The fallacy in this thinking is the realization that "grease" is a generic term for a class of oils formulated to met specific needs and demands. You wouldn't put 10W-40 "oil" in your lower unit.... Proper grease specification requires all of the components of oil selection and more. Other...
  8. dingbat

    Multifunctional Gauges

    What size plotter are you going to install? Don't look like you have much room to play with. Can't see the space accommodating more than 3 - 4" display. A large percentage of multi-function displays support a full compliment of gauge functionality via NMEA 2000 interface, negating the need for...
  9. dingbat

    help with running surge brake lines

    The line running between the calipers is split roughly 70/30. How do you connect the line from the actuator (running down the frame) to the split unless you run the line at an angle across the frame, assuming you have enough brake line in the first place
  10. dingbat

    Drain plumbing

    Drains cost money....pretty common short cut
  11. dingbat

    Bearing Buddys falling off

    As funny as it may sound, check the length of your cotter pins. Make sure you have plenty of room for the bearing buddy to fit inside the housing. Too long and they will walk a bearing out of the housing in a heart beats
  12. dingbat

    Stator Melt down - 200 Ocean Pro

    Took the cover off to do a visual inspection and dry out a bit of condensation left over from this weekends trip and found this. None of the usual symptoms. Motor ran well during a 35-40 mile run on Saturday. No battery charging issues (~13.8 per gauge) and no issues with the tachometer...
  13. dingbat

    97 - Ocean Pro 200 - Exhaust Housing leak?

    Getting a lot more water than normal coming from the joint between the exhaust housing and the lower unit this year. Came home yesterday to find staining from the bottom of motor mount cover after a 30+ mile run. Cant swear to it but motor sounds louder as well. I suspect the gasket(s) on the...
  14. dingbat

    97 - 200 Ocean Pro Exhaust Leak

    Was greeted yesterday by a fairly large puddle of "black goo" on the top of the vent plate. Leaked out of the joint between the mid section and the lower unit. Black goo at the prop isn't abnormal after idling for a while, but the presence of it on the vent plate is of concern. Seems to be more...
  15. dingbat

    Security alert...

    Firefox blocking access to the forums....Just me?
  16. dingbat

    Copy and paste NLA

    It appears that the copy and paste function no longer works after OS13 upgrade
  17. dingbat

    Flo-Torq II to Rubex Hub

    Looking to reduce prop chatter while trolling... I understand the Rubex is "softer" (rubber) than the hard plastic Flo-Torq hub Is there a downside to switching from a Flo-Torq II to a Rubex hub?
  18. dingbat

    Low speed miss - 200 Ocean Pro

    This is the second season I’ve struggled with a misfire, for lack of a better word, coming off idle. Could be missing at idle but a spark test turns up nothing. Plugs don’t show anything and there is no audible evidence of a miss at idle. It’s only obvious for the first couple of seconds of...
  19. dingbat

    Genuine Johnson/Evinrude factory-matched spray paint.

    Bought a can of Evinrude OE white paint to touch up my lower unit The paint is labeled - Genuine Johnson/Evinrude factory-matched WHITE engine spray paint. WHITE touch-up paint, 1981-1991 engines. Cant find Evinrude White labeled for later years. I’m assuming they never updated the artwork...
  20. dingbat

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