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  1. DunbarLtd

    Adding dash voltage gauge for trolling motor batteries.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWXWGXE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 No amp rating in the description but on the meter it says 20 amps. Im just worried the wires will burn up when im using my trolling motor on high which is 35 amps. It only came with #14 wire.
  2. DunbarLtd

    Adding dash voltage gauge for trolling motor batteries.

    Well I found a double voltage meter. I installed it but now i realized it is only 20 amps and my trolling motor pulls 35 amps. If I set the meter to OFF will the two hot wires still see 35 amps when using the trolling motor? I may have to find a bigger meter? Thanks for the tips. Merry...
  3. DunbarLtd

    Adding dash voltage gauge for trolling motor batteries.

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone and have a happy holiday!
  4. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Exactly Redbarron. Im just happy it starts and runs without many issues. One other idea I had is the starter? Is it possible it is not spinning the flywheel fast enough? Or since I have instant starts sometimes Im assuming its fine. And a big thank you to everyone for their advice. Merry...
  5. DunbarLtd

    Adding dash voltage gauge for trolling motor batteries.

    So then how can I avoid overly discharging my batteries out on the water? I got home today after going out and i got 12.32v and 12.41v. Both having been fully charged night before. But what youre saying is once they get to 12v and under I wont be able to tell? If thats so then thats fine. Ill...
  6. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Yea I remember last summer I went out one morning to fart around and then went home shortly after. I then talked to a buddy who wanted to go out maybe 4 hours later. When I launched the boat the engine fired right up first crank. 2 strokes are weird. And yes my t-stat is good. I changed it i...
  7. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Turning the air screws counter clockwise (rich) did nothing to the way it ran as far as I could tell. It just smoked like crazy. I went as far as 3 turns out. However, turning the air screws clockwise (lean) increased the rpm quite a bit. But it never popped or anything. The rpms just went...
  8. DunbarLtd

    Adding dash voltage gauge for trolling motor batteries.

    I have a 30lb thrust minn kota 12v trolling motor that I use 2 group 27 deep cycle marine batteries. I never know how far I am discharging them so i want to add a gauge on the dash to monitor them at all times. I do not have the batteries hooked up to anything but the trolling motor. I have a...
  9. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Well plenty of interesting ideas here. I will start with mixture and go from there. Also, Im assuming if this were a timing issue I would not have WOT power and it would be tough to start all of the time?
  10. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Thanks. I assume I adjust all at the same time?
  11. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Ive cleaned and checked the recirculation system twice now. Reeds looked great. Minimal carbon buildup. Even replaced the hose. Why does it chuff or cough randomly though? Itll start first crank and then next time i start it, chuff or cough or whatever you call it. Im trying to understand what...
  12. DunbarLtd

    Intermittent "cough" during startup.

    Hello all, I am working on 1988 85hp. I've been enjoying the summer and fall out here in the west (USA) with minimal issues. Although, I still have some Im chasing down. #1. I still experience a "cough" when cranking. It sounds like a big HISS or PSSHHH for just a second and then the motor...
  13. DunbarLtd

    Tilt trim valve body check balls.

    88 force prestolite trim n tilt valve body I have taken the valve body apart before but I forgot this time how the check balls go back in. I found a post by Jiggz and he included a diagram. Its here...
  14. DunbarLtd

    1989 OMC Cobra 4.3L taking on water through transom area.

    I am working on a 1989 Four Winns with a OMC 4.3L(v6) . I believe the outdrive is a cobra and when launching the boat last week I noticed a pretty good leak coming in through the transom area. It slows down when I gave it throttle for some odd reason but maybe thats relevant info. This is my...
  15. DunbarLtd

    Escort trailer axle sag help.

    I bought an 88 bayliner to restore a bit and customize into a fishing boat and I found out the round single axle is sagging about a 1/4" with the boat loaded. I put a 5 foot straight edge on it. The trailer is an 88 escort and the name plate is sun baked and i cant read any of the markings so...
  16. DunbarLtd

    '88 Force 85hp Tilt/trim oil drain and replace procedure?

    I've been wondering if the slow moving tilt is because of air in the system or just low oil. I added new oil after repairing the valve body maybe 3 years ago and havent touched it since. Its worked ok but to me it seems slow. Not sure how I could test the pump motor to rule that out. If I...
  17. DunbarLtd

    CDI Electronics Ignition coil.

    http://www.cdielectronics.com/product/182-4475r/ Has anyone used these on '88 85hp Force? If so, Im curious how to wire the ground? It comes with two leads. One for the coil wire and one for the power pack wire. How should I be grounding this? The oem coils had a separate ground wire coming...
  18. DunbarLtd

    Nav/Anchor light "3 way" switch wiring help!

    I was wondering why there are 6 wires going into a SPDT 20Amp toggle switch. It is ON-OFF-ON. It has only 3 terminals. And 2 wires going to each terminal via some type of blade coupling. Why not just use a 6 blade terminal switch? I dont understand the wiring for this. Anyone have any ideas...
  19. DunbarLtd

    Misfiring confusion.

    88 Force 85hp. During an outing yesterday I noticed a few things regarding misfiring and wasnt sure what to make of it. Apparently these engines dont like idling for too long because they will carbon up the spark plugs and cause running issues. With mine, it will sputter and miss like...
  20. DunbarLtd

    '88 85hp power head base plate installation.

    The water tube rubber grommet finally arrived and I lifted the power head and installed the grommet. I noticed something on the bottom of the adapter plate and wasnt sure what to do. Ive included a picture. There is a deep groove cut out on the edge of the adapter plate and was wondering if I...
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