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I have a 1997 Ocean Runner 225 that just started giving me a 10 second alarm and check engine light. The manual says it's a fuel restriction. The fuel filter, Raycor, and primer bulb were replaced 20 hours ago. The light often goes out at high rpms. I've noticed no change in performance...
If I have two, 14 gauge wires and I need to put into one ring connector, do I use a 14-16 or a 12-10? I'm connecting all my switch and gauge grounds and am confused.
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I'm using Cetol Natural Marine Teak on a new dash panel and it didn't cure after the first coat. I sanded the virgin teak then cleaned it with laquer thinner before using the Cetol. The initial coat hasn't cured after three days. The temp and humidity were fine. Any ideas?
I need to manually tilt my motor to get rid of some air in the trim/tilt system. I tried to unscrew the release screw but it won't budge. I notice there's a circular metal clip near the opening to the hole where the screw is. Any idea what it's for?
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I'm in the process of storing my boat and when I went to tilt the motor up to put it on the support lever, it made a bit of a grinding noise and only went up a few inches. The tilt motor would run but the motor wouldn't budge. I put the batteries on a charger thinking that might be the problem...
I've got a new (to me) 1997 Ocean Runner 225 that I'm winterizing for the first time. I drained the lower unit oil and it's a milky green/yellow and smells burned like creosote. There doesn't appear to be any water in it. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Chris
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I just purchased a 1997 Aquasport 245 Explorer and few of the accessories work. I'm thinking a total re-wire is in the cards.
I'm starting at the bow nav lights and working aft. Everytime I strip some insulation off an existing wire, I see black. Not all black, just a good bit. My...
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I've got up to $20,000 to spend on a 21'-23' WA with trailer for use in the Great Lakes. I intend to use it primarily as a dive boat so don't care about downriggers and kicker motors. Are there any years that I should stay away from? When did they take wood out of the hull? Any...
