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  1. jimmbo

    Trouble coming on plane

    Welcome to iboats How long has this "trouble coming on Plane" been happening?
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    I prefer to leave the PCV in place as it is providing a mix of Air and some Hydrocarbons, which need to be taken into Account when doing the Mixture Adjustment. Adjust the Mixture for the Highest Manifold Vacuum, not a Specific Vacuum Value.
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    I unhook the Vacuum Hose from the Choke Pulloff, as the Choke is fully open from Heat, and hook up my Vacuum Gauge to that hose
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    About peeing and also motor heat

    You can throw that plastic plug away, it is not water tight, that area fills with water instantly
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    About peeing and also motor heat

    Are referring to this hole(red arrow) That is just access to a bolt A strong Stream from the Pisser, only means that at that Instance the Pump is still pumping. If the Impeller is more than a couple of Years old, well you are gambling
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    Trailer driving lights do not work, what I've done so far...

    Follow the Wires from the Connector back Check the 7 pin Connector for Power when the Tail/Running Lights are on. Perhaps the Wire is on the Pin for you Adapter to work Worse comes to Worst, you can always, splice into the wire that feeds the Tail Lights.
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    Single Person Loader?

    Buick Roadmaster, has a Factory Trailer Option good for 5000lbs. I also have a 95 Caddy(12,000 on the Odometer) that has that Option, good for 7000lb. I hate Trucks, the seats are very Uncomfortable. Cadillacs used to have Nice Seats, not anymore
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    Single Person Loader?

    Many people relying on an Auto Latch, have ended up Smashing into the Winch Stand, resulting in bent Stands and/or damaged Boats. By not backing in too deep, the Bunks will provide Stoppage a foot or two shy of the Stand, and will prevent it from backing off. Roller Trailers, are best loaded...
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    About peeing and also motor heat

    A 4 cylinder would likely be the 44 cu in crossflow that Mercury introduced in the mid-late 1950s. It wouldn't have a Thermostat Any engine that sits for any period of time without being prepped for a Sleep is likely to have Fuel Issues upon reawakening. Also a new Water Pump Impeller should...
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    Single Person Loader?

    Here is my single Person Loader System. Has worked every time
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    Trailer driving lights do not work, what I've done so far...

    To the Tail Lights work on the Tow Vehicle? If they do, could be a Misswired Connector on the Tow Vehicle, or a Broken wire to the Connector
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    Mercury Part #s Rotor 8M6001251 Cap 393-9459Q1 Sierra Rotor 18-5418 Cap 18-5385 FT beat me by a few seconds
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    Volvo Penta 5.7GLPWTR - Oil Brands

    Vovo specs a Full Synthetic, and Mercury offers Blends and Mineral Oil. The one you link to is Mineral Oil. I know people will be crowing about how Brand X car/truck Oil is no different. However, a Marine Engine operates in a different Operational Environment, and places different Demands on...
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    1976 Merc 20hp power loss, high fuel consumption, one plug clean one black

    Can the Spark jump a 7/16" inch gap, repeatedly? Are you using a Tester similar to this
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    1968 Johnson 6hp can't tilt engine up to stay

    When tightening the Pivot Pin Nut, undo one of the Transom Clamps
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    Serial and Model #s on the Bracket and on the Powerhead, certainly don't match.
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    Mercury Mark 30 - What is Torque required for flywheel?

    Welcome to iboats 65ft lbs http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/images/b/bc/Mercuryservice004.pdf
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    1989 4.3 LX Quadrajet Rebuild

    Float setting varies depending which Float is used, and there are several Dozen different Floats. That info should have been in the Carb Kit. I will assume you are using a Kit from Mercury. As for the Power Piston Spring. Mercury does have a Power Piston Kit, which shows the Piston, Spring and...
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    Battery operated small room A/C units , WORK ?

    All that does is add Humidity to already highly Humid Air. Running Ice Water thru a Radiator, that has a Fan blowing Air thru it would be better, and doesn't add Humidity. I can handle 35-36 degree air, if it is very dry, but 20 degrees and Humid, is far more Uncomfortable, as my sweat can't...
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    1972 Johnson 65 selectric lower swap

    Complicated: Electronic yes. Electric no
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