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    Solar Power, Hydraulic Boat Lift Not Charging

    Hi. I've got a boat lift that seems to not be charging the battery. New battery, new SolarKeeper regulator, wired according to instructions. I measure 18+ volts DC and 40 volts AC coming from the solar panel. How do I know the solar panel is really working? Should the 18 v have some current...
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    Mercury, Serial 9757993, 40 hp, Connecting Rod Bolt Torque Spec

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. J
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    Mercury `150 hp, What Does the Thermal Air Valve (Vacuum Valve) Do?

    Thank you. J
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Got the diverters. Figured out where they go. Put them in. Waiting on a new water tube grommet for inside the exhaust tube. Then back together for tryout. Thank you all, J
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    Mercury, Serial 9757993, 40 hp, Connecting Rod Bolt Torque Spec

    40 hp, 4 cylinder, carbureted, oil injected, serial 9757993. What is the correct torque spec for connecting rod bolt 10-91012? Thank you, J
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    Mercury `150 hp, What Does the Thermal Air Valve (Vacuum Valve) Do?

    Mercury 150, 0T384815 Thermal Air Valve (Vacuum Valve) located on head, part number 814612, .....what does it do? How do I know it is working properly? Thank you, J
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    I've got the diverters in my sights. They do need to be replaced and indeed, if they were in there, they were pulled out with all the other junk. Now, my trouble is, the parts list doesn't clearly show which one goes in which position. Qty (2) of 335603 and qty (1) of 335602, shown...
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Thank you. Always there for me. Cheers! J
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Thank you for the help. Racerone, can you identify the pieces for me from the IPL that I may see them? They do not sound familiar to me. Here's a picture of what I got from inside the jacket. J
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Hi. Evinrude overheating. E20ELESB. Removed a lot of rubber from the cylinder cooling jackets. Hard to believe what was in there. Had to come up in smaller bits and then coagulate and remelt inside the jacket. This was pretty bad. Thought we found the cause. With a garden hose, pushed...
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    J115PX4STS Fluid Leaking From Top of Trim Cylinder Reservoir Tank

    Thank you very much. J
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    J115PX4STS Bushing on Drive Shaft - What Is It? Why Is It?

    Thanks Racerone. Any idea on assembly order? Looks like the bushing goes up first. Thank you, J
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    J115PX4STS Fluid Leaking From Top of Trim Cylinder Reservoir Tank

    Thank you! J
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    J115PX4STS Fluid Leaking From Top of Trim Cylinder Reservoir Tank

    Hi. As said in the title... Is there a seal I can replace to alleviate this leak or am I looking at a second mortgage? Thank you, J
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    J115PX4STS Bushing on Drive Shaft - What Is It? Why Is It?

    Hi. Me again. While dropping the lower unit to put in a new impeller in a Johnson 115, a bushing and spring clip came down on the drive shaft, sitting on top of the pump housing. On a parts list the thing is called a driveshaft bushing and a circlip (ref. Drive Shaft Housing plate, items 5 and...
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    Volvo Tilt/Trim Sensor

    Pop! Got it! Indeed, siliconed new one. Went right in. Thanks for the help. This is great. J
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    Volvo Tilt/Trim Sensor

    Ahhhh....I have not removed the pin. The harness actually disappears behind a engine casting on its way to the transom and I don't know if I can reach said pin, but I shall take a look. Might you have any hints or tips on access? Looks dicey. lol Thank you, very much, J
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    Volvo Tilt/Trim Sensor

    Hi. Posting here because "Volvo". Question is about trim sensor replacement on the Volvo outdrive through the hull. Perhaps question is better posed elsewhere. I am replacing a trim sensor. I have the old sensor disconnected and hanging but I cannot pull it aft, through the hull. I can just...
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    Evinrude Cable Casing Question with No Hits at Steering and Controls, Please Help

    Tah dah! Cracked off old plastic. Cut away and pried off lugs. Installed new casing, ferrule and set screws. Thank you. J
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    Evinrude Cable Casing Question with No Hits at Steering and Controls, Please Help

    Thank you Gonna try it. Nothing to lose. J
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