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  1. jimmbo

    Tire Recommendation

    The Marathons I had lasted 12 yrs, I replaced them with Goodyear Endurances and like them. They also have quite a bit Higher Load Capacity than the Marathons did. Not the cheapest option, but in most cases, you do get what you pay for...
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    rough running Mariner 200 fuel injected 2 cycle

    Where are you getting the Fuel that you are using Where did you get the fuel-oil mix from the engine to compare with a Premix? Running out of fuel, may have plugged the pickup in the tank. Dirt and Water shouldn't have made it past the water separator... Is there a Fuel Filter under the engine...
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    Mercury 35 hp outboard timing

    Try pumping up the Primer till it is firm, start the engine, then disconnect the fuel line at the motor and pressing in the Check Valve on the connector at the engine, and see how long it runs.
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    Mercury 35 hp outboard timing

    Sounds like it is running out of gas. Check every fitting for air leaks, even to the point of smearing grease over connectors/connections. Brake Cleaner will take it off. Being that it runs as long as it does, I suspect there is a leak near, at, or in the fuel tank. Primer Bulbs can be devious...
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    1985 mariner 150

    Does it suddenly quit, dead, or does it slow down, run rough and then quit?
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    85 hp force outboard fuel/oil mix what is

    A 20 yr old thread, but was last messed with 12+ yrs ago
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    Top end speed

    A lot of the modified Mercs can't handle a poker run either, but the same goes for any make
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    What is this hose?

    A concept that a lot don't understand.
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    What is this hose?

    Current doesn't roll. It is simply water flowing
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    What is this hose?

    GPS will show water speed plus the current in one direction, 20+6 so 26mph, and in the other, boat speed substract the current, 20-6 so 14mph
  11. jimmbo

    A ghost is stealing my anchors...

    Don't forget to have 6 or 7 feet of a Heavy Chain between the Rope and Anchor, and as mentioned, deep six any quick connect in the line.
  12. jimmbo

    DIY : How to dry a wet phone from boating .

    Dry warm Air still dries things quicker than cool Air. Central Air does dehumidify real well, if the air is over cooled then reheated. At temps above 27C(80f), I avoid going outside, and still stick to the shade. Too hot.
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    Top end speed

    5000 is a little high for the 3 liter, what is the WOT rpm range for that engine. 4200 - 4600 or 4400 - 4800? The 21 might very well be the best choice. Want more speed? Get rid of all unneeded Ballast/Weight in the boat. Wives, Kids, Mother-in-Law, can all be left ashore, especially the last...
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    Moved motor from ski boat to pontoon what prop should i change to???

    Keeping the Engine from dying a horrible Twitching Death is why it needs to be running in the correct rpm range. What rpms were you getting when it was on the 16ft?
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    DIY : How to dry a wet phone from boating .

    Mine is a 6plus, far from new
  16. jimmbo

    1973 Evinrude 65 hp

    Welcome to iboats. Does the Paint on the Head look like a little brownish? If so then it got pretty hot. Do a Compression Test. If the pressure are below 120, try a different Gauge. If still low, the engine likely has scored Cylinders/Pistons and would need to be torn down and examined. If the...
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    DIY : How to dry a wet phone from boating .

    I dropped my iphone in the lake 2 yrs ago, I shook it vigorously, and placed it on the Defroster vents and directed Warm AC Air to it while I continued to load by boat on the Trailer. It turned on and I could send and receive texts, but no Phone. I continued to dry it during the drive home, at...
  18. jimmbo

    1985 evinrude 30 hp prop power issue

    He is saying make sure that #49 is screwed all the way into #12
  19. jimmbo

    Mercury outboard 2 stroke

    Without the manual in front of me, and trying to wing it, I could end up giving you the wrong procedure, thereby pooching your engine.
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    Mercury outboard 2 stroke

    Yeah, a Factory Manual. The one you are looking at, is one of the ones that aren't even good for Toilet Paper
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