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  1. dingbat

    Lower gear oil drain plug seal for Johnson outboard

    Been wrenching for way too long for that.....torqued the head bolts on the New Holland (diesel) a couple of weeks ago to within 3 inch pounds by feel.....lol
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    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    No Rocket science here, although we have two in the family. Basic electronics theory......Air, Fuel and Spark in internal combustion motors
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    Just keeps going right

    18’ Kenner CC is an outboard
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    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    We do a lot of automation upgrades. A lot of the old stuff still out there, mainly because nobody knows how it works anymore. Had a customer a while back asking us to integrate with his GEM80
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    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    Then add this into the mix….welcome to my world…..lol
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    Short vhf antenna

    I have twin 8’ antennas on my hardtop. The 2” grommets worked well https://www.mytarp.com/collections/large-grommets
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    Pressed-in Zerk grease fittings

    From a Service stand point, it’s easier to remove and replace pressed hardware than D&T
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    Just keeps going right

    Helped people out with this problem twice. 1. Installed 25” motor on a 20” transom. 2. Showed them how to trim the motor properly. Torque should all but disappear when properly trimmed.
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    Wiring positive cable from Amps to battery or common on Switch?

    A little knowledge can be lethal….
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    Lower gear oil drain plug seal for Johnson outboard

    Changed mine out for Allen head long ago https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Evinrude-OMC-0982851-0912625/dp/B01N6IY4ZB/ref=asc_df_B01N6IY4ZB?mcid=f75ded893c4e3bf5b322ad2340feb282&hvocijid=
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    Wiring positive cable from Amps to battery or common on Switch?

    “Master” switch should shut everything off on the boat except bilge pumps which are wired direct to the battery Not necessarily. Most switches anymore are “make before brake” switches…the new connection is make before the old is terminated. .
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    Spring replacement?

    Grade 5 with nyloc nuts on my last Loadrite
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    Lenco Trim tab troubleshooting

    Yes
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    Can't hear VHF with the engine on

    Previous boat the radio and an external speaker hung under the helm. On the current boat, radio is mounted in the electronics box on the hardtop. No problem hearing radio working the transom
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    Mystery bolt found in bilge

    I disagree. The pitch at the Major looks pretty consistent. Flanged head, black oxide bolts are almost always hardened, typically grade 8. They don’t stretch, they break. I agree with the others…..the alternator would be my first guess.
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Unfortunately…….you can’t buy the experience to go along with it ALWAYS start with power and signal from the source
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    If I worried about fuel costs I certainly would not have bought either vehicle….lol Both things are true actually The mileage is pretty close, 1-1 1/2 mpg but the increase in HP is noticeable. Both vehicle get a 10%+ increase in HP if you go by factory spec Worst part for me is the power band...
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    Lowrance GPS wiring manual

    What board? Explain Sending unit? You mean the transducer? If so, depending on the model and features, could be anywhere from 3 to 7 wires in that cable.. Try removing the transducer and network cable, if installed, from the unit and try again. If the unit has power and still will not come...
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    Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson

    Two of my three vehicles are turbo GDI. I see a slight bump running 93 octane (compression over 10:1) but gas mileage has held steady since a slight increase after break in. In both cases, your 12% would be roughly 2.2 to 2.5 miles to the gallon. Pretty sure the check engine light would come...
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    Off shore customer service frustration.

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