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  1. dingbat

    What are these black spots?

    Chemically induced Oxidation….a number of different contaminants can cause this but it’s typically bad surface prep in these kinds of situations. Need to completely remove the oxidation prior to refinishing
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    GPS Location APP

    I depend on navigation apps on a regular basis. Have found major discrepancies on most. Problem….. mismatch between GPS coordinate system (gps) and the map overlays Plug in my home address on most systems and you end up 2 blocks away. Visually identify my house on Google maps. Address come...
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    Gas Issues

    Had a similar situation several years ago. I had just burned through 200 gallons of fuel the weekend before in a tournament. Stopped and put 50 gallons of fuel in the main tank on the way to the ramp. Put the boat in the water and ran about 3 miles when the sputtering began. Fortunately, I...
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    Fouling spark plugs

    Whether is shows the right carb or not, it demonstrate the huge roll compression and vacuum plays in the performance of a 2 stroke. Don’t know what factory compression is on your motor but on mine, 10-20 psi represents a 10-20% lose of compression. Cant expect that kind of loss not affect the...
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    2003 honda bf115 wires

    The lug is bent at a right angle so I'm guessing it connects under the rubber cap with the other lug in that harness. https://yumbo-jp.com/en/catalog/outboard/honda/2003/BF115A3+LA/26787/STARTER+CABLE.html
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    Fouling spark plugs

    How can it not?
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    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    I’m running the 3 gallon tank (5008613) with System Check. Have separate alarms for all 4 conditions. May want to check into Audible warning horn adaptor #176458 and #176345 and or #176349 wiring adaptor kits.
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    High Performance Gear Lube Color - Bravo 3

    Definitely contaminated with water. Did use use a new gasket/ seal the last time you changed the oil? Sometimes you get lucky, other times you don't
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    Fouling spark plugs

    Tournament Striper fisherman...... lots and lots of cold water (< 50F) trolling. My 1997 200 HP Ocean Pro (new power head in 2010) trolls 8-10 hours a day, all day, any day and has never fouled a plug on me. I run nothing E10 and semi-synthetic oils. Pennzoil Premium Plus, Evinrude XD50 or...
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    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    The tank does not control beep codes. Simple open or closed switch to tell the controller that a failure has occurred. No "chirp" is a problem in the control circuit. That combined with your new float "warning" would suggest something is wired wrong or backwards How long did you wait after you...
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    Submersible trailer lights

    The problem you run into with on-line reviews is the people tend to “cheap out” when it comes to lighting. Any of the “better” offerings of the name brand light suppliers are good. I’m running top of the line Optronics “over 80” lights. Swapped out all the running and clearance lights to...
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    Storage question

    Maybe I missed something. Why would it be more important to trickle charge a deep cycle over a starting battery? Same rate of self discharge if both are lead acid, but the deep cycle is far more tolerant of discharge by design. One would think minimizing the discharge of a starting battery...
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    House Battery Issue

    sounds like a bad relay
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    Connect Garmin to Spare Set of Accessory Wires

    Electronics should be wired to the distribution panel at the helm. If you don’t have a distribution panel, you need to run a wire, fused at the battery for power
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    Fluid Changes for Winterizing, Do I Need to?

    This is up my alley….25 years of international contract and warranty negotiation experience under my belt. The US has similar warranty provisions under the Magniso-Moss Warranty Act. Problem is….there are so many “loop holes” you could drive a truck through them. All I can say is beware of...
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    Boston Whaler 240 Outrage

    Guessing it either has a diverter valve or a completely different supply like my boat and the pump and or wire is bad
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    Fluid Changes for Winterizing, Do I Need to?

    Mercury’s Warranty is 1 year or 500 hours. After 5 years your claim would be laughed at if you changed the oil weekly…lol
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    So, what did you do today?

    Got me....... Don't know what it means...lol
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    Battery storage

    The rate of self discharged is a function of temperature….cooler better for storage purposes. My boat typically sits 3.5 to 4 months in the winter. I just top off (charge) the batteries, make sure the battery switch is OFF and leave the batteries in the boat for the winter. Throw the charger...
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    Temperature switch circuit 2000 Johnson 150hp

    What caused the over temp? It’s possible that the over temp was the result of lean condition. Don’t leave the malfunctioning temp sensor circuit open. Jump it out to make sure the controller is getting the appropriate feedback. The OEM manual has a procedure to test the fuel pump off the...
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