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  1. harringtondav

    Rotten Boat Factory

    The red boat in back has been sitting open for at least nine years, the boat doing the wheelie on its skeg has been sitting open since last summer. The one with the cover moved in last fall. The rest moved in about the same time and are all sitting uncovered. This eyesore greets guests to our...
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    I don't think this will buff out....

    Sorry, I don't think this can be viewed without Facebook. ...I tried to get the raw video. Anyway, I assume someone borrowed his brother in law's boat. It is a video of a nice +- 24' glass cruiser breaking ice in a river.
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Thanks, I downloaded the free VP maintenance manual which had the process that you describe. But I downloaded it after I had the engine winterized with pink antifreeze in the seawater side, so I didn't want to do this again. I did mix a gallon of >30:1 in the remaining gas in the fuel tank. The...
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    Alpha One Gen 2 Outdrive not going back on

    Per above check alignment. Often the inner race of the gimbal bearing gets knocked out of alignment during installation. If you don't have an alignment bar, a 1" pipe will move the inner race around. Worst case remove the splined coupler yoke shaft from the drive and use it to test alignment...
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    Oil sheen in water after start up

    I'm just learning VP drives. My new SX's trim motor/reservoir is mounted outside of the transom, in the water, on the starboard side tucked up between the drive and gimbal ring. ....another source of oil in water.
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Thanks for the info Muc. I've been to this site many times, but didn't scroll down far enough to see the free manual. ..also need to poke the dealer....again. I now have a copy of the manual. I think I understand why fogging won't work. High pressure direct fuel injection needs oil in the fuel...
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    I checked the online copy of this manual. P. 90 doesn't address fogging. It does describe the two cycle oil process. "During storage the engine’s internal components must be protected from corrosion. This is done by introducing a Fuel Storage Mixture in to the engine. Fuel treatment and...
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    ...hmm. OP here. My manual is back at our river place. I'll check p.90. Apparently I missed this.
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    Convert siphon feed 'paint cup' spray gun to pressure feed?

    I'll be applying a lot of drywall primer and finish paint at our river house project. Enough that I will break out my old Sears pressure pot spray system. The original gun is getting iffy and I'm wondering if I can convert my Campbell Hausfield siphon gun to the pressure feed hose. It would seem...
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Above threads say to not fog. My owners manual said to put premix two cycle in the tank and run the engine. Others above said to drain the fuel filter and fill it with a rich premix ratio. I started to do this yesterday, but couldn't get a band filter wrench on the filter. Very little clearance...
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    Buying a automotive engine to replace my mercruiser, need opinions

    All of this engine discussion is great learning, but a mile over my head. My input is while you have the engine out is a great opportunity to update hard to get at parts. Particularly the flywheel engine coupler and front and rear engine mounts. Especially if these are original. Transom...
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Also thanks. Goal is to get the 2 stroke oil in the engine and pink antifreeze into the sea water side of the closed cooling system. ....at the same time. First winter learning curve.
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Thanks much! This will work. ...I've got plenty of 50:1 made up for my Husqy yard tools. ..recon that mix should be good.
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    I could access the spark plugs fairly easily on my Merc 4.3, and occasionally gave each cyl a shot through the hole, and crank it with the dead man switch tripped. One side of the new engine is accessible. Not sure about the starboard side. ...could take more excavation than I want to do.
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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    My owners manual says to mix two stoke engine oil into my boat's fuel and run it through to get the necessary corrosion protection over winter lay up. With my previous Merc carbed 4.3 I simply sprayed fogging oil into the carb. My VP 4.3 is high tech with high pressure direct injection, O2...
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    Need Help From You Guys That Have Prop Efficiency Calculators

    Chris, the boat came with a VP alum 14.3 x 21. It pegged at 5800 rpm. I suspect it was rev limited. Slip was 17% WOT. I'll recheck slip at 3500-4000 rpm with the 21P which is where I spend most of the time. WOT is interesting, but scares the wife.
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    Need Help From You Guys That Have Prop Efficiency Calculators

    VP SX 1.91. (Please don't hate me. The VP 4.3 has too many advantages over the Merc 4.5)
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    Need Help From You Guys That Have Prop Efficiency Calculators

    Update: I purchased a Solas HR Titan 3 14.25" x 22P here at iBoats. I think I'm as close to the sweet spot as I'll get. WOT rpm = 5500 vs 5400-5800 spec. GPS speed = 55 mph. Slip = 8% Per @achris "The prop maketh the boat."
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    Scan tool for new VP 4.3?

    Thanks, I recall past forum posts and discussions about Diacom vs Techmate. It seemed the trade off was convenience with the Techmate vs. less convenience but more capability with the laptop based Diacom. My post warranty objective is diagnosing engine problems, and resolving with DIY repairs.
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    Scan tool for new VP 4.3?

    Thanks. I assumed I need a Rinda, but I'm unsure which model. The link below looks close, but I'd like to know which model others are using. I recall @achris once posted that he used his to reset a low oil pressure fault after changing his upside down Merc 4.3 filter and loosing prime. I'd like...
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