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  1. Thirsty Endgrain

    kicker location

    Depending on the boat it's a weight thing too, if my cockpit is starboard I'd probably want kicker on port.
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Well I don't know if anyone is following along but to put this to bed in case it helps anyone. I replaced the pulsar coil since one of the crank sensors was giving an erratic reading, the unit came with the wiring harness that also feeds the CDI and the shift position sensor. When I replaced the...
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Just learned that there is also the term "pulser coil assembly." Which contains the crank posn. sensors? I was thinking one could be out of adjustment, though I'm not finding gapping clearances in the manual...
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    EDITED below, I made a dumb dumb error in testing and assumed that a black wire was ground when it was in fact a signal wire, if you read already I've deleted the error and changed it... More testing and more testing: Replaced CDI with ebay one, it seemed to work for like 5 seconds and then...
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Tested the CDI and stator output with the DVA. Stator is 16.2V on all three wires, normal according to the manual. CDI output is 125V to cyls 1+4, but erratic to cyls 2+3. So I'd call that close to a smoking gun. I have an ebay CDI arriving tomorrow, I'll update when I get it in and test 'er...
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    I'm awaiting a DVA adapter, didn't yet have one. I tried using the MAX function on my multimeter to test the stator and CDI output, but I don't think the readings are accurate with that method. One thing is for sure though, the output to the affected 2 cylinders from the CDI is abnormal/absent.
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    Right thanks for the correction, CDI. It's a 90hp. Would the erratic signal from the pinout of the CDI to the coil possibly be caused by the stator, or is it more likely to be the CDI? Is there a way to test this?
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    I am as of yet unfamiliar with stators. They can cause this kind of erratic behavior/surging? I'll look into that manual now... Edit: my understanding is that stators would not affect ignition on this particular motor, but I'm here to be schooled not to know things.
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    '02 Merc 4 Stroke - Diagnosing bad ECU?

    s/n 0T733923 Hi all, Coming in the other day it started acting erratic, would idle and then bog down hard as soon as I put it in gear. Limped home at 6 knots, admittedly longer than I should have with a bogging engine but it was getting late/dark. Assumed carbs since it's a Mercaha known for...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Anyone else see the dog with a helmet on blasting through the interdimensional fabric of the multiverse?
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    1964 Glasspar Seafair Sedan - minor restore w/questions.

    Not much to update, little things here and there but it’s basically as the last pics and everything are shown. It came with the bow rail, I believed it to be stock but maybe someone added it…
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    Renovating the deck floor top layer

    I used total tread, only had one quart (I have a small floor area) and wasn‘t able to get quite two coats on, but just about. It’s held up about 2.5 seasons, but it is starting to wear down a little. I’m going to just add some rubber mats soon for anti-fatigue so I won’t care about the paint too...
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    Water splashing over transom

    Did you read the thread?
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    Broken Skeg Tip...Repairable?

    May I present to you: https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/marine-trim-systems-performance-enhancers/skeg-protection-replacement-skegs.html
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    1976 Columbia 16.

    Peruse a bunch of the resto threads, as suggested. You’ll see what everyone else has gone through, and if it’s worth it for you to go through it too with this boat. Sounds like you plan to remove the floor? Do that and post pics, go from there…
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    anyone know why I've no tell tail water while flushing my kicker

    If you unscrew that connector you will for sure find threads, either NPT or garden hose, from the looks probably 3/4” NPT or 3/4” Hose. Like stated someone had their favorite flavor of quick disconnect threaded in there, I do that on mine too (‘06 Merc 90hp, except my port is on the back of the...
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    Water pressure gauge or water temperature gauge?

    Good lord why choose, both.
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    Marine hand held radio

    About 2 years ago broke down and couldn't restart on a 6' day, USCG was there in about 30 mins and towed me to port. So as a blanket statement, I can't agree. I also have boatUS, but didn't need to use them that day thankfully.
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    building a full cabin over cockpit

    That picture is my boat. I can't even sit in the cabin without leaning my head way over. Let alone stand. It has since morphed into a pilothouse. If I were trying to do a full cabin I'd use aluminum rail, loke Bimini materials, and just do canvas. Anything else would be too heavy for such a...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Hmm, try this one maybe. Lowrance HDS-Live Fish Finder, Multi-Touch Screen, Live Sonar Compatible, Preloaded C-MAP US Enhanced Mapping https://a.co/d/6UeAXQQ Looks like you already got one, but if you wanted to send back and upgrade for what I think is the same price currently, well then you...
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