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    Replacing sparkplugs on 502 MAG. Any tips/tricks I should know?

    Will be replacing all 8 sparkplugs with AC MR43T. When taking them out, noticed something was put on the tip that looks red/pinkish in color - Anyone know what is this material? - Is anti-seize used for this or is there a special marine grade anti-seize used? - Torque down to 15 ft/lbs?
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    Water/Steam from exhaust manifold

    Engine is 502 MAG, bone stock, 500 hours. Have had the boat for three seasons now and this is the first time this has happened and only on the starboard side. On cold start, there is some colorless/odorless vapor or steam coming from what appears to be the underside of the exhaust manifold...
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    Squealing from engine during cooler temperature

    Engine is 502 MAG MPI. When it starts to get cooler out, or as cool as central Texas can get, I notice that we get a squealing noise coming from the engine area. The noise increases in speed (not volume) with RPM. After searching many forums, it sounds like it could either be (1) serpentine belt...
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    When replacing rotor and cap, do you use any grease/anti-seize?

    I have the replacement kit for my 502 MAG (rotor and cap) and it's an easy enough swap, but some places suggest using never-seize (?) for the rotor and and silicon grease for the cap leads. Just wanted to check and see if others have also used these materials or just directly swapped the parts out.
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    Troubleshooting a Clarion wired/transom remote

    I have a Clarion headunit with a Clarion wired remote located on the transom just above the swim platform. It's the circular type, not oval shaped, and is most likely greater than seven years old based off what our previous owner mentioned: no led screen, only buttons on the remote. He also...
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    Cleaning the black bug spray from marinas

    Before I put the tarp on her and let her sit unused for a few months, I want to get the hull cleaned from the bug spray stuff the marina uses. I can brush most of it off but it seems the remaining spots need some additional elbow grease. Does anyone know the process to get this junk off? I'm...
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    First time winterizing, just want to double-check my list

    I saw a few similar posts but didn't want to threadcrap, thus starting my own. :) Boat is a 1999 Baja 272 with the 502 MAG MPI. It sits on the lift through the central Texas "winter." Last year I had someone do this and I watched him winterize, I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything...
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    Install location for battery charger, want to double check

    I want to make sure I ask about the location before installing this thing. Pretty simple install/wiring, but would like to double check a few items: - Manual indicates top of charger surface 4" below the ceiling of any compartment, 6" above the floor, and 1' away from immediate heat source of...
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    Replacing bow light assembly

    Tried to call around and figure out where to get used (older) Baja parts to no avail after about five #s. It looks like my bow lights are out and the green lens is gone/destroyed. I'm not sure how to replace the assembly and what to replace it. Can someone give me some guidance? I don't mind...
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    Perko battery switch installed, need some clarification

    I have two batteries on one switch: Perko 8501DP. I asked the guy about using the switch as I was under the impression that I would be able to start up in position #1 (where my crank battery is) and while the boat was running, move the switch to "ALL" to charge both batteries. He strongly...
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    Clicking noise when turning on ACC switch

    Went out today and everything was working fine. Anchored in a cove for a while, played some music, and then headed out to get dinner. On the way back, I noticed the speakers were "clicking" or at least it would make that patterned "ticking" noise like when you would play a CD and it had a...
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    How to test ground/hot on fuse block?

    I'm ready to wire my GPS unit into the fuse block using a fuse tap on an existing ACC switch. It's pretty obvious that I will plug in the hot (red) to the tap but where do I put the ground? Is there a way I can test this with my DMM? The block has all the hot wires from the factory harness...
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    Dual battery setup check

    We've been having battery issues with our boat recently, and it's possibly due to bad batteries following the unwinterizing process. Boat was unwinterized, transported down, and we have had issues ever since. Before it left origin, it was confirmed the boat was running (this was a family deal...
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    Installing a GPS plotter

    Looking to install some parts onto the boat: - GPS plotter - Dual Beam Transducer I'm running into some issues where I need some help. Has anyone installed these types of things before? What are the things I should look for when getting the Transducer installed? I was hoping to do the GPS...
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    Standard Horizon plotters?

    I need to get a GPS plotter due to the "sometimes islands" in our lake. There's such a huge range of features/prices and almost none have reviews, that it's getting difficult to figure out which one to get. I've been targeting the Standard Horizon CP180i because I'd like to stay in the 400-600...
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