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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    Instead of bashing bilge pumps, why not fix the water intrusion issue, then no pump worries... My bilge pump is factory original and still works fine, 34 years old.....I don't see the problem....
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    Never cared for the water sensing units, most complaints of any type. Had a flooded basement due to a failure.
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    Having decent access is key ! I have often moved the pump for better acess.
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    If debris is making your float stick, make a cage from some aluminum screening and enclose the float switch to keep debris out of the way. I use the pumps with the built in float switch. I always make a quick simple screen cage to go around the pump so debris has never been a problem.
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    Advice / Tips for Draining Old gas and checking fuel lines.

    Where the gas was purchased originally can make all the difference.
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    Ran auto pumps for many years with no issues, but then again I went overboard on maintenance and inspections to be sure things are in order. If the bilge pump is in a bad place, move it to a better one. Back when I moored my boat, I had two pumps and two batteries just in case ! Now a days you...
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    So far so good

    Most folks with smaller outboards have not had any issues using these batteries for starting purposes from my research. You will find the most mfgrs do not recommend them for high HP motors as the draw is much higher. Can't recall anyone complaining about these batteries, unless the owner...
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    Need aluminum gas tank fitting recommendations

    You have skills !!!!
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    Been a little cold.

    Looked by to do the same here. Weather made a turn last minute so not as nice as predicted. Getting antsy waiting to get summer toys ready !!
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    Advice / Tips for Draining Old gas and checking fuel lines.

    It will take forever with a hand pump, a small electric pump will make it much easier. Old fuel can be used in a small ratio with fresh fuel but you need to ask yourself, is it really worth it ?
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    1998 9.9 2 stroke mercury troubles

    Spark gap tells how hot the spark is, the tool has an adjustable gap so you can see how far the spark will jump. Not sure on how to test the coil, but it sounds like low compression and weak spark could be part of your problem.
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    Advice / Tips for Draining Old gas and checking fuel lines.

    Years back I bought a small 12v fuel pump from Amazon just for pumping out tanks. Quite small, comes with intake filter, just add some 5/16" ID fuel line. I use a 8' long wire with battery clips to keep any spark at a distance. I think the whole project was less than 25 bucks. Just stick one...
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    Gloves

    This I why you want gloves that come off quick and easy !! Lol...
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    Been a little cold.

    Look at the brite side....grill is exposed, so get those steaks ready !
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    1998 9.9 2 stroke mercury troubles

    They make gages, but a simple way is to get out at WOT then squeeze the ball and see if any improvement in engine running. Not very precise, but it will let you know if there is a major issue.
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    1998 9.9 2 stroke mercury troubles

    Get an engine compression tester, if you plan on working on engines you will need one so get a good one. Check fuel flow from the fuel pump. The carb settings are a starting point, once the engine is running, final fine tuning needs to be done while under way in the water. Get a spark...
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    1998 9.9 2 stroke mercury troubles

    " new" carb... Factory or Chinese copy ? Factory specs come from a factory service manual, not youtube. If compression is up to specs and spark meets factory specs, you have a fuel issue. Is the carb getting the fuel from the tank and hose ? Many things could be the problem, throwing parts...
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    Is this 2k worth of trailer?

    In other words, the warranty means little to nothing, so look at the quality is the build and assembly. What weight is the trailer rated for and how much weight will you actually be hauling ? What size wheels and tires and the load rating ? Is the trailer galvanized or just painted silver ?
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    Gloves

    I hate using gloves, but yes my hands get cold and with my arthritis they be come useless when cold. I have some oversize, easy on and off that are really warm gloves that I take on and off. Hands warm-up quickly when I slide them on, yet they slide off with a shake of my hands. I prefer...
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    Familiar with the fuel tank issues, but the going into reverse by itself was a new one for me. Back then I did some volunteer work for the local fire dept and sent to a few rear end collision fires, never with a Pinto though.
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