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  1. Stinnett21

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Following but getting lost. Do I understand correctly that you're building the bracket yourself but contracting out the actual repower? You are in the northeast right? Aren't most repower contractors in FL? If you build the bracket yourself won't that affect warranties?
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    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    The manual for my 2002 5.0 MPI specifies plug changes every 300 hours. I don't have it in front of me but I don't think it specifies a time frame on plug wire changes. I've changed mine once in 1,680 hours. I change the cap/rotor about every 5 years but I trailer in fresh water and have...
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    Best flooring options?

    In regard to fishing I suppose vinyl would be noisier right?
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    Prop Swap opinions...

    BTW, assuming your 4.3 has power steering you don't need the trim fin zinc. You can use the flat zinc disk. Glad you're getting great results with the 4 blade.
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    Prop Swap opinions...

    If you start changing prop families, brands, number of blades, etc. things get experimental. As you stand right now you are queued up just right to drop 2" pitch with the exact same prop and achieve what you want. Assuming you are currently running a Mercury Black Max I would buy the same...
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    Prop change on my bowrider

    A 21 4 blade will behave like a 23 3 blade, probably too much. I'd try a 21 3 blade. But first, check your tach. I would not expect a carbed 4.3 to be turning a 19 that fast. Something may be off.
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    aluminum prop comparison

    The rev limiter is your WOT. Report your readings at the rev limiter.
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    aluminum prop comparison

    As previously said you need to go WOT to get an accurate baseline. Just do it momentarily enough to get a reading and back down. You won't blow your motor up if it's just for a moment.
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    Knocking when turning

    My screw up one time was when in went to put the drive in forward gear prior to removal I pushed the button and went full throttle thinking I was gong into forward gear. I guess pushing the neutral button was a normal reaction with the boat sitting on the trailer as if during winterization for...
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    aluminum prop comparison

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    aluminum prop comparison

    MBAKER, in your original post you list BS Pro props. I had never heard of it. Appears to be a Korean aftermarket brand. Could be good to look into.
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    aluminum prop comparison

    Turning Point and Solas make decent props it's just that their quality control is not what you will find with homegrown Mercury or PowerTech products. At least that's what I gather after reading many many threads on this subject.
  13. Stinnett21

    aluminum prop comparison

    The Spitfire is Mercury's attempt at building a Rev 4 out of aluminum. So it doesn't surprise me the thicker aluminum 23 matches the 21 steel.
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    aluminum prop comparison

    If you are not carrying as much weight as before and you are having to throttle back to not exceed operating range I would change to a 3 blade. I realize you are not interested in top end but efficiency is another factor.
  15. Stinnett21

    aluminum prop comparison

    As a starting point put your info into the Mercury Prop Selector and see what it spits out.
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    aluminum prop comparison

    Even within the same manufacturer when you switch prop families, e.g Mercury Vengeance to Mercury Tempest Plus, you cannot count on them acting the same. I've not experienced this but some report that that two, what appear to be identical props, taken right out of the box will often not run the...
  17. Stinnett21

    Automatic trim tabs

    I have the black plastic ones. My boat didn't need much help but they did improve plane time and especially helped with slow speed wander. Good product. Wish I had thought of it years ago lol. I also bought the flip up brackets in case I needed to defeat them for some reason. Now keep in...
  18. Stinnett21

    1995 Alpha1 G2 bellows question(s)

    Concerning the exhaust tube I bought mine on Ebay part #78458A1 which is OEM. But to be honest this is one part that you could absolutely get by with after market. As long as it fits snug that's all you need. You could also just cut your exhaust bellows in half and leave the transom side...
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    Vapor lock or something else?

    Happy inexpensive endings are good to hear!
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Good catch. Yes I should have used "trailering" instead of "towing" in my original post. Panther does say "trailering".
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