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Jeff J replied to the thread 2 vent plugs?.

I searched online and found what you are seeing in your manual. All diagrams and instructions for servicing show 2 plugs. I didn’t see a...

Oct 31, 2025
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Jeff J replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

I think I said that. Pre-ignition = detonation. My point is 86 octane produces the same BTUs as 100 octane. Gasoline mixed with alcohol...

Oct 31, 2025
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Jeff J replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

Yes but a second ignition module and coil would take care of that. Very few places where coil over spark plugs systems would fit. The...

Oct 31, 2025
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Teseal replied to the thread 2 vent plugs?.

I'm not close to the outboard now but I think the top plug, the one above the plate was labeled "Wash". If I recall correctly it taps...

Oct 31, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

I've cleaned stuff out of small engine carbs using E10 fuel that suggests that it is pulling in moisture through the carb vent, I never...

Oct 31, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread Volvo Penta V6-240 Fuel High Pressure Dropping to Zero.

The lobe, eccentric, cam lobe etc. Just checking. I've seen worn lobes from fuel pump failures cause issues too but usually it's...

Oct 31, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Yamaha lower unit stuck.

Hidden bolt under the trim tab ?

Oct 31, 2025
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sdowney717 replied to the thread Winterizing, use E-0 stabilized gas or install shut off valve and run carb out of fuel?.

It might help to run a mix of 2 cycle oil in that gas for a winter shutdown with E10. The reason being the oil will remain as the fuel...

Oct 31, 2025
roscoe replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

Interesting. But would confuse the poop out of most guys I know. I turn on the lights and hit the hazard lights to check the trailer...

Oct 31, 2025
roscoe reacted to airshot's post in the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes with Like.

I often mention that my first car was a Mercury Comet with I6 motor, today I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee with a V6. When I open the hood...

Oct 31, 2025
redneck joe reacted to tphoyt's post in the thread Random with Like.

I’m not very good with letters or numbers. There is no way I can put them together.

Oct 30, 2025
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Marko_f1 replied to the thread No Spark – 1998 MerCruiser 5.7L Thunderbolt V Ignition.

So I actually tapped the white with green stripe wire from the interrupt switch to the same colour wire going from the distributor to...

Oct 30, 2025
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Marko_f1 reacted to Scott06's post in the thread No Spark – 1998 MerCruiser 5.7L Thunderbolt V Ignition with Like.

in addition to testing above. A bravo module is not made to work with a shift interrupt, so i dont think it will go out of gear. I test...

Oct 30, 2025
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Marko_f1 replied to the thread No Spark – 1998 MerCruiser 5.7L Thunderbolt V Ignition.

I disconnected the grey wire from the coil negative terminal (tach wire) as well as disconnected the tach from behind the helm and still...

Oct 30, 2025
bruceb58 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes with Like.

As G Dad always said , first lair doesn't stand a chance True gas is gas, but the higher octane the higher the temps can become before...

Oct 30, 2025

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