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  1. dingbat

    Boat accident at dusk

    Better hope you have an "Agreed Value" verse "Cash Value" insurance policy or you're really going to be upset
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    Troubleshooting 1999 Johnson 225 HO

    The motor has “System Check” feature that includes SLOW mode. As noted above, the alarm is oil supply side. Your problem most likely stems from the half-butt removal of the OMS (no VRO) system that didn’t disable the signals to System Check. Personally, I’d would put the oiling system back...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    30+ years of boating in Ocean, Lakes, Rivers and Bays pulling #3,500, #4,200 and #7,000 boat and trailer combos Towed with a Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Tahoe and for the past 3 years a F150. Have yet to put a tow vehicle in 4WD on a ramp. Concrete/black top covered with sand...
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    Bad Gas tank design

    Guessing it’s one of the new fangled, zero emission tanks without a vent. If so, and if it’s anything like the gas cans, very well could be the new normal…..
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    Rydlyme flush questions

    No such thing…..a CYA statement A ladle (elemental) analyst done on every heat to confirm adherence to the alloy specification of which there are literally 1,000s. I’ve seen ladle analyst with abnormalities or omissions, which were found during downstream processing, but certainly nothing goes...
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    Need help to identify Perko strainer basket replacement

    Size is identified by the diameter of the through hole in the fitting, not the outside diameter of the thread size. A 1-1/4 pipe thread is 1-5/8” in diameter 1” pipe is 1.3” in diameter 3/4” pipe is 1.05” in diameter
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    Rydlyme flush questions

    "Some adverse reactions may occur with some aluminum alloys, magnesium, zinc and/or other sacrificial/inferior metallurgy." Some Yamaha's have zinc anodes in the cooling circuit. Did you check to make sure they where removed is so equipped? item#18
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    Need help to identify Perko strainer basket replacement

    Hose/pipe sizes are listed by ID, not OD. You 1-1/4" OD hose is most 3/4" Pipe Perko Basket Strainer, Raw Water Intake, 493 Series, 99D, 3/4" SKU: 532149-3/4" Mfg# 49300599D LFS# PKO049300599D UNIT: Each Description of Part: Basket Strainer - 99D Fits Model(s): 0493005PLB...
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    Anyone know of MOSFET Rec/Reg installed on an outboard?

    Not sure how that works since regulators work by dissipating excess current as heat.
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    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    I wouldn’t think so given the rotational forces applied by a torsion axle. The web (vertical portion) of the channel carries the load. The flanges can be drilled with no affect on their load bearing capabilities.
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    Water stains

    Sounds like you need to increase your solution strength bit if you have to scrub I use Atwood biodegradable hull (10% Oxalic acid) cut down 4:1 with water. Spray on with garden sprayer. Start at bow and work my way back. By the time I’m done spraying, 5 minutes tops, the hull is clean and ready...
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    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    Unless it’s a new trailer, probably cheaper to sell the trailer and buy what you want
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    If they have you on Allopurinol, you have gout not arthritis per say. Very different cause and treatment than “arthritis.” My mother suffered with gout on a regular basis until she went to assisted living. Once there, they made sure she took her medicine on time everyday and adjusted her diet...
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    Deformed water pump housing, sign of overheat?

    Don’t see anything to be alarmed about. Pretty sure the housing is ABS. If that is the case, it is highly susceptible to wear. Wear could have been caused by a loose fitting liner cup. Hard to tell from pictures but the rubber looks old and swollen, not melted. How old is the motor? How many...
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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

    https://www.geotab.com/fleet-management-solutions/ev-temperature-tool/
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    Smelly 2-Stroke

    Water temps have a huge affect on the amount of smoke. My motor smokes all day once water temps drop into the 40’s F. Simply not enough heat at low rpm (900-1000) to keep motor at operating temp. Watch pressure gauge play ping pong all day as the stats open and close trying to regulate...
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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

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    Smelly 2-Stroke

    Assuming your engine is in tip top shape and in tune, I find semi-synthetic to perform best for me. Don’t be impatient… it will take several tanks of fuel to clean out residual oil from the motor Alway “drive” into the wind oil smokes when burnt That you only real solution if you want to...
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    Prop diameter and pitch stamp incorrect

    Digging into this a bit, the SMC 345 (item # 082030) is advertised as a 15 x 17 prop. Coincidence your 1820 matches 3 of the item numbers in sequence?
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