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  1. dingbat

    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    Years back, I removed the quick disconnect at the motor and let the motor run out of gas while I ran to get the truck. Current motor is hard plumbed to the carburetor. Simply not feasible to remove and let run out of gas after each outing. Concerned at first, but here we are 20 years...
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    Do your electronics blink off when you start your motor?

    Instrumentation “blinks” during starting because current demand exceeds battery capacity, resulting in a voltage drop below the lower limit of the instrumentation with the starter is engaged. Possible causes: 1. Weak or under sized battery 2. Compromised (corrosion) cables and or wiring to...
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    2004 21 Seaswirl Striper

    IMHO Under powered and over priced for a 20 year old boat and power
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    1998 Evinrude 225hp no spark? Stator testing

    You check ohms, not continuity Below gives procedure and reading https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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    Garmin Striker Plus 7SV Transducer Disconnected Error

    Never ever assume the wire colors match up. Transducer: Pin 2 (wht) is the temp sensor. Pin 6 (brn) is power Pin 1 (braid) is shield As noted above. Connect sensor blue to pin 2 (wht) Connect sensor black to pin 6 (brn) No need to terminate the sensor shield to pin 1 unless needed, which is...
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    '95 OMC 5.0L fuel line

    That's the remnants of AQP style hose fitting. An expense, machine fabricated assembly. Assume someone rigged it up instead of replacing with original
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    Distorted Fish Shape On Fishfinder?

    The “white arcs” are not actually fish. They are meaning less software generated graphics. Same targets…”sepia” on left, CHIRP” on right….. photo verse MRI Colors note density of target. With experience can determine species by location, shape and color of returns. Had me for a minute...
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    Garmin Striker Plus 7SV Transducer Disconnected Error

    Personally not a fan of cutting cables. Easier to install a NMEA 2000 temp sensor
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    Hydraulic Steering On A 20022 Bass Tracker 175

    Selection is based on model of the motor, not the boat
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    Anti Siphon Valve on Fuel Tank Pickup?

    Took the anti-siphon off mine and threw it away 15 years ago. Anti-Siphon valves……brought to you by the same people who think mounting an internal combustion motor(s) and tank(s) of highly flammable fuel in the same confined space is a good idea..then throw the batteries in the same space for...
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    Cannot Get Dust Cap On!!!

    2”, schedule 40 PVC https://www.easternmarine.com/dust-cap-removal-tool-198-290-991 The interference fit is what makes the seal. Grind off the “interference” and they will leak
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    I avoid weekends and holidays like the plague. Too many people, too many that don't have a clue and or any sense of urgency to get loaded and out of the way for others. All the local ramps have docks. Local protocol (if busy) is to drop off the driver then head out of the area to prepare the...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    To get an intelligent answer you need to know the current draw of the trolling motor, duration of use between charges and the charging rate of the outboard. Couple of things to understand going forward. 1. Outboards put out very little current, if any while idling. 2. Solar “Maintainers” are...
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    Analog to Digital

    Yes Unless you want to run wires back to the individual sensors at the motor, install at helm and wire into the gauges.
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    In dash GPS speedo?

    I’m in the measurement business. You would be amazed at how many customers (experts) spend big money for instrumentation with far better performance than needed to met their need with little to no ROI In that line of thinking…given the wide range of recommend WOT rpm and that most props are...
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    In dash GPS speedo?

    This is one of those things you hear repeated that makes absolutely no sense in practical terms I’m anchored in a 3 kt. current. My paddle wheel (water speed) says I’m doing 3 kts per hour. My GPS says I’m not moving. Which is right? Traveling the 96 nautical miles from Chesapeake Beach to...
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    Fine Thread Fuel Filter

    Running a filter cross reference on 3862228 turns up an OMC filter part number. OMC uses a 1”-12 thread Mercury (most after market filter heads) use a 11/16”-16 thread
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    Motor well boot sealing

    A number of aftermarket boots are split to facilitate installation. http://old.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/Motor-Well-Boot
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    Agree. Response would be slower (milliseconds). Pressure would not change. The master cylinders are the same with the exception of the size of the hole in the “check valve” and the disc cylinder would have a 1/8" NPT hole for the backup solenoid. Back in the days before they marketed both...
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    Think about it…if the brakes wouldn’t work w/o the check valve, how does a backing solenoid work? In effect your dumping the “residual” pressure back to the supply. https://trailerparts.com/ufp-reverse-flow-brake-actuator-solenoid-3-8-thread.html
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