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dubs283 replied to the thread 1976 888 Fuel Questions.

Probably best to do a compression test If all is good, check/set dwell (if applicable) and timing, then use a vacuum guage to set idle...

Today at 5:14 AM
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dubs283 replied to the thread A question, And a story about the dumbest way to lose reverse on an Alpha one gen 2....

Depending on vintage the speedometer pitot tube connects to the inside of the transom assy with a straight barb fitting or a quick...

Yesterday at 6:01 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread How often to replace points ignition?.

I see maybe 2-3 conventional ignition systems a season these days come my way. 15 years ago it was more like 30-40 My thoughts are if...

Yesterday at 4:58 AM
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dubs283 replied to the thread Voltage low code 4602-32.

One thing I've noticed on twin mercruiser boats with dts and divorced key switches at the shore panel in the cabin (push to start/stop...

Yesterday at 4:47 AM
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dubs283 replied to the thread 1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?.

Most likely excess/unburnt oil from the exhaust. To me that's the most pragmatic assessment, ymmv

Sunday at 5:42 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread ECM...or something else? Mercruiser EFI 0L916255.

Guessing a mefi system? If so the fuel pump relay gets a signal from the ecm to energize momentarily upon initial key on. Could check...

Sunday at 3:34 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread 1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?.

Which seal? The area is above and aft of all the gear lube seals in the gear case. I've never seen gear lube leak into a cavity located...

Sunday at 3:18 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread No start with key.

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/must-have-technical-information-for-diyers.335378/

Sunday at 3:13 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread No start with key.

Guessing mercruiser? There's a couple writeups in the sticky at the top of the mercruiser forum that deal with starting system...

Sunday at 2:18 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread 1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?.

But the weep hole for the cavity pictured is part of the exhaust system. The idle relief vents are in the midsection directly above the...

Sunday at 1:28 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread 2016 CC19 question on freshwater system.

Most on board freshwater systems have a filter in line from the water tank feed line to the pump. Normally attached to the feed side of...

Sunday at 12:39 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread Went electric.

I like the idea of becoming less dependent on fossil fuels in order to continue living the life I've become acclimated to without major...

Sunday at 11:20 AM
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dubs283 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Voltage low code 4602-32 with Like.

Have used the original Techmate for years and had good luck with. The main issue is it was only one line display Bought a used Techmate...

Sunday at 6:23 AM
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dubs283 replied to the thread Seeking Guidance - Penta SX-A Cone Clutch & Cable Issue.

I wouldn't worry too much about any play in the shift foot actuator when rotating it by hand. The clutch/shifter assy is designed to...

Saturday at 5:20 PM
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dubs283 replied to the thread Voltage low code 4602-32.

Looking at rinda's website it does show the techmate pro and diacom communicate with mercury/mercuisrer g3 (latest versions/updates)...

Saturday at 5:00 PM

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