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    Quick hub question

    Should be alike. I wasn’t going to mention…but you think moving to those particular new props is suitable ? As said…the vengeance for me is nothing but a heavier, shiny version of an ally bog standard prop. Usually even outperformed by a black max ally, that I’ve seen. Anyway..if your rpms and...
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    Changing props

    Oh yeah…and if you doing it from the jetty side…try and get a deep socket for the nut…or prop key (if fussy)…otherwise it’s often a worry around the socket slipping off the nut…just as you’re putting some force on it to line up for the locking tabs…whilst finely or not so finely balanced over...
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    Be the cables needing replacement or adjusted. Or you have bad fuel, possibly water in it or carb needing done.
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    Changing props

    Yeah. Do it all the time. Either at beach shallow water…or at the jetty wirh bow pushed out and stern in, with engine turned towards. Main thing to watch out for is the thrust spacer washer sticking to the back of the prop and falling off when removing prop. Make sure it stays on the shaft or...
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    First time winterizing 4.3 mercruiser, alpha one.

    Yeah. It literally fills up and over flies back out the housing. You’ll need about 20 litres all in. Usually not that much though. But I like to prove it’s good, by flushing a little out the drains…
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    First time winterizing 4.3 mercruiser, alpha one.

    No. The big hose will fill the engine…fill until it comes out the thermostat housing where you took the hose off. Then fill each of the exhaust (smaller) hoses that are attached to the t stat housing…This will run to the manifolds and out the outdrive, if you keep going. No need to remove the t...
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    First time winterizing 4.3 mercruiser, alpha one.

    All I was saying is that it’s better and safer to just fill it will AF at the hoses. 100% sure thing then. After drains of course. Why take the risk ?
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    Only getting spark in one cylinder

    Hi. If there is any doubt around sufficient power draw or current to turn her over and spark too. You could pull her over by hand or with a driver on the flywheel…with a plug(s) out and all other leads off. My old 150 had a dodgy main fuse holder connection that would do similar and latterly...
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    88 mercury 80hp 3 cylinder not charging

    Hi. Did you take the reading using a meter from a dash gauge ? Or across the battery or from engine output ? The first option might not be too trustworthy perhaps. Don’t suppose anyone has tried to jump start her, using jumper cables attached to a running car or similar ? That usually doesn’t...
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    1967 Johnson 6hp prop

    Good deal. Nice one. Most will know by now…I’m a propeller nut! All for fancy expensive props on larger engines and performance boats. Spent small fortunes on propellers and more. But I’ll also come clean and tell you that I recently bought a cheap Chinese made prop for my 8hp and 3hp old Yamaha...
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    1967 Johnson 6hp prop

    Just get an aftermarket one. Can get thrown for less than a quarter that price. Not worth the OEM on an engine that size really.
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    Yeah. She’ll still stink if it’s the oil that’s full of fuel and she’s covered up. Fairly common thing to have, on a carb engine and depending on use. Very common local to me. Especially for guys in my marina that run their engine for ages at idle at the jetty or if it’s not getting up to...
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    Unexpected long term storage

    Hi. I found ethanol fuel in my tank to cause an issue with my 2016 115 version. Even after using with super unleaded for ages afterwards. Still causes issues. In your case…next season on the first sail…I’d go prepared. See how she goes as she is…but take fresh fuel in a can with you, with a...
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    Hi. Is it just when the choke is on you mean ? I’d also check the engine oil for smell of gas or signs of fuel dilution of the oil. If your carb isn’t right, thermostat stuck open and engine running cold… or even running at idle for too long, you can get fuel washing down the cylinders into the...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series smoking more than usual

    Definitely smoke and not just steam ? Weather changing etc etc.
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    Picture of my prop - what’s going on here?

    Likely as a result of a bottom strike…and to be honest, I’ve never seen one of these sacrifice themselves yet, in person…but must admit, it looks a little strange to me. Firstly, the hub kit normally sits closer to flush to the edge of the prop…secondly, it looks like the actual prop edge has...
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    New Merc 5.7 EFI - Surging at 3,000rpm

    Look up mpi distributor cap issues. If it’s not that this time…it will be at some point. Check fuel this time perhaps too, if not already.
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    New Merc 5.7 EFI - Surging at 3,000rpm

    When you say brand new efi…is it efi throttle body injection or mpi full fat ?
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    Mercury 25hp (5842749 serial #) Locked up.

    You had the gearbox off it before it started doing this ? So it didn’t turn over even even with plugs out
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    Mercury 25hp (5842749 serial #) Locked up.

    Pull the plugs out it. Try it. Or is the starter stuck on the flywheel
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