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  1. dingbat

    Help with a systems check tach for Evinrude! Total Newbie here!

    I’m pretty sure your motor doesn’t support (too old) the functionality of the system check tach.
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    Trailer Wiring

    Take your voltmeter and measure the resistance (lowest scaling factor) between ground point on the trailer and the ground pin in the connector. Touch probes to determine the "baseline" resistance (zero) of the probes. A good ground should read 0 ohms. 0.5 ohms max. I suspect you have a short...
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    1988 Merc 200 HP Smoking during warmup.

    No, what I’m saying is certification against a min. performance standard is simply a pay for play scheme. No ticky, no laundry... If this process is really in the best interest of consumers, where are the published test results? Why no rating system? All you have to do is read the terms and...
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    1988 Merc 200 HP Smoking during warmup.

    I’ve run nothing but “DFI” rated oils in my carb 2 stroke for the past 15 years or so. XD50/ Merc Premium Plus/OptiMax/Pennzoil Premium Plus. Only stuff that runs worth a darn under my normal operating conditions. One would think it would have failed by now if use was detrimental to the engine...
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    Possible Business

    The first thing you need to do is come up with a comprehensive business plan. Need to do a bunch of research on market size, market variability, cost of entry, long term market projections, ROI, COGS, etc. Nothing like throwing a lot of time, energy and money into products or services going...
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    1988 Merc 200 HP Smoking during warmup.

    TCW-3 is a "pay to play" marketing organization. The pass/fail criteria is abominable..... A number of very good oil manufacturers refuse to be black mailed.....
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    Random

    Most don't understand the difference between accuracy and precision. We manufacture industrial measurement systems. We spec an accuracy (± 0.1 % of measured value) but the most import attributes for a customer are Stability and Reproducibility (Precision).
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    Laguna Spa Hot Tub problem - stopped working

    No EP error code listed but listed “E” errors relate to flow which makes sense given the end results. Check for a restriction of flow. An in-line strainer is mentioned in a couple of troubleshooting guides Need to know make and model of control board to dig any deeper
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    Fishfinder help...

    The GT52 is a 250w transducer. Rated to a max depth of 800’, but in reality your looking at half that......400’ How deep are you run?
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    Fishfinder help...

    Not a fan of Humminbird for a number reasons. Careful when comparing vendors for the Garmin unit. Different packages contain different transducers. You want a GT54 transducer if possible
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    Random

    The question is not how accurate the gauge is, but how accurate does the gauge need to be since the sensors don't actually measure tire pressure? The sensors are looking for a differential between “stored” and “measured” values. Storage mode: If the pressure is below 1.5 bar (21.75 psi)...
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    Issue with Kohler Genset

    Right next to the purple power wires there appreas to be a blue Female connector without a mate.
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    Random

    Suspect the "spring" is getting worn in your unit. Have you tried to adjust it?
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    Flywheel material?

    One would assume cast steel... but I see lots of comments about cracking. Pretty tuff to crack cast steel. Either way, pretty sure nothing good can come from rotating a #25 unbalanced flywheel at 5000 rpm
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    Gathering Components for adding GPS to Older VHF

    Ok....here is the manual for plotter https://www.furunousa.com/-/media/sites/furuno/document_library/documents/manuals/public_manuals/gp1670f_1870f_operators_manual_ver_f.pdf Bottom line...the two units are not compatible from a communications standpoint. The plotter doesn’t support NMEA 0183...
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    Looks and sounds (dim wise) more like cup than rod holders. Could have simply had edge molding in the inside or perhaps even a trim ring
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    Running spare hot wires....

    Internet parroting of old wives tales. Been using individually shielded wire cable on transducers for years. 95% of the time, “noise” is the result of poorly designed electronics, maintenance related issues or deficiencies in the installation of the unit. Buy a well engineered, good quality...
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    Question about Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle

    Goggle - pcb conformal coating spray for your options We send our PCB out to be dip coated. No real experience with spray on coatings. Got to be better than nothing. Maybe replace with "Riptide" controller next time
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    Question about Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle

    What model trolling motor? From what I can tell, the "Riptide" Series is the only model "optimized" (power coat and sealed control PCB) for marine use. The recommended plug for "marine use" is https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/accessories/trolling-motor/plug-receptacle-mkr-26 There...
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    Question about Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle

    The problem isn’t salt water.......the problem is (junk) connectors and or wiring not designed for saltwater use. If you have SW compatiable components, you have a grounding issue
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