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    Engine starts, idles for 10 seconds then dies

    OP mentioned that fuel was dripping in the carb, so he may have more than one gremlin...
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    Engine starts, idles for 10 seconds then dies

    Maybe some debris got knocked loose when you worked on the fuel line and it lodged In a pre filter or float valve... since you mentioned fuel dripping in the carb My guess is the float valve has dirt in it..
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    Engine starts, idles for 10 seconds then dies

    If this problem came up after installation of tee I would suspect it caused the problem.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    The backing plate you installed on the inside should be sufficient.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    That would depend on how well you backed up the engine mount. Looks good from here though I believe you will have quite a long reach to raise and lower it...
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    F-150 Transmission Issues (I think? . . . No, I thought )

    Well I'll get back in the back seat.. I'm not beholden to my 2001 GMC, most of the electronic stuff has failed long ago and I'm just waiting for the lights to burn out..:)
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    Project unknown

    What kind of paper work do you have for it. It could be a one off that someone put together?
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    F-150 Transmission Issues (I think? . . . No, I thought )

    Maybe take it out on the freeway and spool it up for a while, I'm thinking you have been running it a good bit below threshold and it may be fouled.
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    F-150 Transmission Issues (I think? . . . No, I thought )

    I've been in the back seat of this thread and you all have convinced me to keep my 2001 1500 as long as I can. I really don't need additional headaches...
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    In-water testing for overheat. How hot is too hot on your hand?

    The water pump impeller is a given, change it before you crank it up again and hopefully you don't destroy your motor..it gives you a baseline to work from...
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    Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act:

    Yes that's probably more likely. I've found the square profile has worked for years and wonder why someone would change it..
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    Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act:

    If it's what I think it is, a spin on with an O ring gasket maybe the engineer needs to go back to school...
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    coming along really nice. I am curious how you made out with the stem rabbet?
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    Help understanding survey conductivity ratings

    A lot of covering your butt in my opinion..
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    water pump pulley

    Yep,use the boat more often and the grooves will stay shiny...
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    4.3 GXI SXA no water coming from seawater pump

    Your diagnosis is true but because you reversed it the life of the impeller will be shorter..
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    New to me sailboat

    That's true but here you won't have to sift though so much BS! :)
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    New to me sailboat

    looks real good! ought to be a bit quicker now..! nice job on the lift as well..
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    Charging Voltage, '97 Suburban

    Load test the battery, if it checks good then clean and tighten all terminals, if you still experience slow cranking it's possible the starter motor is dragging. They do fail and age is an issue..
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    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    You are a crafty young man! And your wife is an adventurous young lady! Good luck:)
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