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    2006 40hpELPTO 2 stroke, is some white smoke normal?

    I got my remote steer 40hp started finally. The old fuel was the problem, I even think somebody had made a premix. first day trying to use it at boat ramp it wouldnt start and then had a loud backfire, then lot of oil in the water. Old fuel. So I ran some of my cars 95octane fuel through it...
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    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    My trailer (and outboard) are suffering some rust issues. The trailer has issues with the winch, things are fused and the winch line is just rust coloured now. If I can get things working, Im considering should I just clean the pinion area with the gear lube it up with fresh marine grease and...
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    06 Merc 40hp E-Start, Self oiling. Blowing small amounts white smoke, different times.

    Problem: 1 I havnt had her out since it was services last season, but when I started it up first time I forgot old fuel, in fact to me colour looked like fuel that was pre-mix two stroke. So I changed fuel to some fresh 95 octane. It blew a bit of smoke still but hard to tell if it was oil...
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    Did I flood it, did I mis use the remote, was it old fuel, or all of the above?

    50hp Lightning XR, which I got a few months ago whic had been serviced just before I got it by one of the best locals, people bring ther boats from far and wide to him. Hut havnt used since I got it a few months back. It came with two 20L totes, however the one I started with trying today...
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    Repacing a Garmin 451s and the 200/50 transducer?

    I want to stick with Garmin, the difference is the old system uses bluecharts, newer Garmins can take navionics. Is there any way to connect a new garmin to a laptop or iPad to increase screen size on the cheap? The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv CHIRP ClearVu Fishfinder with GT20-TM Transducer is...
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    Is it true the Merc 40 Lightning XR can be converted to 50hp relatively easily, and are the same as the Toh m40d2/m50d2?

    Ive been told its essentially a Carb/Reed restrictor? Is this true. How much else is involved in doing it properly?
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    07 Merc 50hp 4str, learning to service, very boring looking engine decals this model.....

    I thought it was a two stroke as they have the plan white Mercury decals on the cowling and not like the fancy new cowlings. It doesnt bother me at all, I was just surprised to find it was a 4strk. anyway, its done low but steady kms and servicing up to now. Somewhere around 200. I come from...
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    Are Mercury 2cyl 2 strokes rubbish vs 3cyl 2strokes? (2008 40hp, boat package deal)

    So I come from yamaha land and have never owned a Merc. But 3cyl engines are quieter and they about 50cc more displacement, more torque for hole shot, I love Yamaha 3cyl engines. I assumed all Mercs 40hp and over would be 3cyl too. Its a 2008 40hp 2cyl, all electrics. Should I be concerned...
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    F70 Yamaha, how many hours are possible before major rebuild?

    Looking at a small tender for diving that has had 1400 hours, but serviced regularly. Im not use to so many hours with 2 strokes, so Im wondering at what point something like a gasket is inevitable no matter how well its serviced?
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    Mercury 20MLH manual start, can I connect a charging loop?

    Im new to this model, supposedly 5kg lighter but dang they still heay. Anyway, do they come with a rectifier and all the loops required to charge a marine radio and depth sounder battery? If not, what do I need to add to get it working if possible?
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    Mercury 2004 40hp, water in piston/cam shaft, why does this occur? Seems a common issue with this earlier model?

    Im looking at a boat "as is shape". I know its getting water in the piston. I have seen a picture at the bottom of a cam shaft due to this issue and was all discoloured. I do not know much more. But any guesses as to why this occurs? and what needs doing to fix it? I saw it in a fishing forum...
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    Simrad nSS7 EVO3, do I need a Sonar Hub, or can I get sonar direct to display from Transducer?

    Im confused about the sonar hub, what does it do for me and why do I really need it? Doesnt the evo3 get frontscan from a normal rear mounted trandsducer directly mounted to the Simrad NSS7? Why would I need to plug it into a Sonar Hub? I get you can use multiple transducers, but if one does...
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    I didnt know 2 cyl models existed above 25hp. Surely the 3cyl 50hp is better longevity wise and what about power?
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    Changing Elec motor on power trailer dolly? (from 500W to 800W), not sure what to look for on Aliba etc

    Im considering trying to build one for myself. There is a cheap one that is 550w, but even that is limited to 7deg and will only run on concrete (doesnt like gaps or anything inconsistent), it is good value at only $350 compared to the more powerful $3000 models, but lacks the power I need for...
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    Reattaching an oil pump (and reservoir) too a 2004 Yamaha 50hp 3cyl 2 stroke?

    Somebody removed it, opposite problem I had with the 85. Somebody either got worried it would fail or they just prefered premix. I am sure these engines know when to run the engine leaner ie trolling speeds. So imo the oil pump should be attached. And personally I hate premix. So is it just...
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    '95 60hp John, upgrade to 70hp, is it just the carb set? Also reprop for hole shot, which size?

    Now lets be clear, this is not the earlier model (I think was 92..). I think the pre 92 was limited to 6000rpm? From what Ive read and seen its literally been a set of 70hp Carbs. But what about how the engine knows when to run lean and what not, does that need any work? Im not sure how I will...
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    Can I add an Oil Pump to a Yamaha CV85

    Its a fantastic engine, I just hate premix. Is it physically possible to add an oil pump to this CV85 model or out of the question?
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    Campion Explorer 542, never seen one before, any good?

    Have an inboard stern drive Campion 542 Im looking at. Is a 98 hull, engine and trailer, merc cruiser 3.0lx. The boat and trailer look in good condition, no big bashes or trans rot etc (not sure what the boat trans and stringers are built from). Has a nice cabin. Ive never owned an inboard...
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    What is it like owning a 20yr old merc cruiser on a trailer boat?

    Am I nuts. I know how to service a 140hp outboard but no idea about a merc cruiser. I guess the one plus side the leg is out of the water when not in use. Its a Merc Cruiser 3.0lx and leg. I presume thats a non turbo? Are these engines hard to work with? The hood provides easy access, Im just...
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    When did Honda first introduce the "Charging Systems" (Ports) for a battery on its outboards?

    Curious how far back these ports go, on the lower powered models you get 12amp on an elec start and 6amps on a recoil start. Just for future reference if buying a used engine, wanting to know when this feature was first introduced?
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