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    nissan200140d thermostat/impellor

    nissa 2001 40 d model. I lost most of my water coming out of pee hole. Because of sand and silt. So my question's are 1.is there a thermostat that can be pluged or lodged with debris ( can I access this for removing debris? 2. is there a way to blow air thru to clean out lines? I will be...
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    direct injection=less service?

    I was wondering if these newer design direct injection 2 strokes have less dirty carb like symptoms because of design? I would guess this also applies to 4 stroke injected motors also?
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    2002 nissan 40/disconnect fuel line

    I am asking about a 2002 nissan 40 non tldi. The question is, is it safe to disconnect fuel line to run carbs dry for storage in between useage? I was under the impression since it is oil injected the engine is still safe, plus empting carbs helps stop carb slugde build up. <br /> The dealer...
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    smoother ride/boat styles

    I fish lakes with choppy waters. Currently own a 1995 lund ssv16 with 2002 40 nissan tiller. I think hull design does not cut through choppy waters so much as slap over them. I relise this is a light boat and part of the problem. But I am considering replacing boat with one with better floor...
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    restrictor plates

    I have seen post's on removal of restrictor plates. I own a 2002 nissan 40 2 stroker. Are there restrictor plates on this motor? What would be the good points or danger points if removed?
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    fish finder stops reading, transducer dirty?

    I have an eagle fish finder( cheap model) Last year worked fine( new last year) It stops reading depth when under way. I believe it's mounted properly according to directions. My thought was does transducer get dirty and need cleaning maybe? Sugestions as to possible cause's welcomed.
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    2 horse evenrude

    I recently purchased a 2 horse 1983 evenrude. Took it out for a test run, after dumping tank new gas mixture and a bit of sea foam. Runs very well. I did some minor adjustments on both idle mixture and high end knobs that stick out front of unit. While adjusting high end I leaned it out a bit...
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    buying nissan 5 horse 4 stroke. wonder if smooth and quiet?

    I am looking to buy a nissan 5 horse 4 stroke for a troller motor only. Wondering of those who have em like them. What is most important to me is quiet smooth (very little vibration). That model is a 1 piston engine, is that style liable to vibrate more? Prefer nissan for this motor for no other...
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    solar chargers for trolling motor?

    I use a one battery system on my fishing boat do to weight and space. It's a 16 ssv lund with 40 tiller nissan and 30pound thrust minn kota. So I was wondering bout a small solar charger (13X13 inches) gives out i believe 5 watts. So my question is what can I expect from this solar panel. I...
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    identify nissan factory prop 12.5 C

    I was hoping for some info about factory prop for a 2002 40 tiller nissan. It is a 12.5 C stamped on prop. List same 12.5 C in manual I got with it. So the 12.5 is diameter? the C stamp stands for some kinda pitch perhaps? Thanks in advance for the help!
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    oil injected synthetics/ veriable mix ratio motors

    My question is directed specifically towards varible injected motors. Mine is a 40 nissan with 50/1 at wot and 120/1 at idle. Which synthetic would work best this application. Alot of trolling time general fishing use.<br /> Side note as I read: If my motor sits 2 weeks between uses will the...
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    mounting new motor/correct hieght?

    I was wondering about setting new motor on boat. Is it just set it on till bracket on motor sets then bolt it? The motor is a 40 nissan onna lund ssv16( typical aluminum bench seat style fishing boat). My boat is a 20 inch transom and the motor is a 20 shaft to start with. So any feed back as to...
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    pinpoint /autopilot help with general info

    I am searching info on trolling motors. So theres a pinpoint system and auto pilot system. What or how do these basically work and what can I exspect from them. Also if anybody has aprox cost for mid range size ( maybe bought 42 pd thrust)Also anybody using these, are they nice or another toy...
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    new nissan, wonder about prop sizing?

    I bought a new 40 nissa 2 stroke oil injected with trim, electric start. I am putting this on my lund ssv16 ( basic aluminum with bench seats stlye). This is max size for this boat and wonder if motor may over rev cause of lighter boat? So any idea's on prop selections or if the standard one...
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    ? motor size trolling/planing

    Hi, I have a 16 ft lund ssv16 ( I think) alum bench seat style boat. Planning on new motor for it. So, what is a good size for trolling verses moving it around decent with 3 adults in it. I hear a 40 wont troll down ( boat rated for 40 max). So any feed back with your experiances would be...
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