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  1. danfrompgh

    marine battery vs auto

    Do I really need a marine battery if all I use it for is for starting the motor? We don't use the radio and don't have a trolling motor. The only physical difference I see is the post setup.
  2. danfrompgh

    Towing update

    Awhile back I asked some of you what you thought of an Explorer with the 4.0 as a tow vehicle. This past weekend I was finally able to get the boat out of storage and bring it home,aprox 50 miles of winding,hilly,narrow country roads followed by 20 miles of interstate. For any of you who may be...
  3. danfrompgh

    Sparkplug question for Don S if your out there.

    I asked and was answered back in the fall and can't find your suggestions now. sorry. I am replacing the sparkplugs on my 2000 5.0 carbed mercruiser. I beleave you recommmended NGK vs the Champions that are in it. Can you give me the plug # and gap? ty in advance!
  4. danfrompgh

    Oil drain kit

    Boats still in storage but I'm trying to ease the pain by buying a little bit ata time. Probably still be painful if you know what I mean (the admiral:redface:) 1.Can anyone tell me the thread size & count for the drain plug on a 2000 mercruiser 5.0 w Thunderbolt IV? Is the drain kit worth it...
  5. danfrompgh

    trim gauge wiring

    I was noodling around in the search section and came across an unrelated subject that caught my attention. Now I don't know the exact parts names, I will try to paint a clear picture for my question. On both sides of my outdrive near the gimbal are 2 plastic caps with indentations on them. Two...
  6. danfrompgh

    installing a pedestal table

    I would like to install a small pedestal type table in the bow of my boat. I also prefer to use the base mount that sits flat on the floor but needs to be recessed into the floor so I won't have the edge dinging the kids toes. When I look into the ski locker it is blocked off so I cannot see...
  7. danfrompgh

    Moving trailer axle to lighten tongue wt

    I recently changed tow vehicles from a full sized pickup to a new Ford Explorer. The tongue wt with the boat is approx 450lbs and total wt is 3800lbs. I have a single axle Escort trailer with 15in tires and surge brakes. With the pickup there was never a problem but I'm thinking the Explorer may...
  8. danfrompgh

    Towing w a Ford Explorer

    Any body using an Explorer w the 4.0 as a tow vehicle? I recently turned in my leased 2006 F-150 and ended up with a more family friendly vehicle. :( The boat and trailer according to the website weigh in at 3880# and the usual lake we use is 70 miles away. I have been towin for 30+ years and...
  9. danfrompgh

    WOT question

    When selecting a new prop all the prop guys tell you your goal is to reach but not excede the recommended WOT range. They also say that running at WOT at a lower rpm causes the motor to be lugging and will eventually hurt the motor. Right? But my question is, if you are more prone to run your...
  10. danfrompgh

    Prop cupping

    Do props need to be purchased cupped or is this something you have your local prop guru do? Also, what effect does cupping have on rpm versus a non cupped prop? I would think a cupped prop will raise the rpm,correct?
  11. danfrompgh

    Tachometer wiring

    I had this question posted on another site and really got no help,probably should have just started here in the first place! Where does the tach get its reading from? I originally had a fluxuation at 1200-1500 rpms when run on the muffs,the tach would kinda float for lack of a better word. When...
  12. danfrompgh

    Seloc manual vs Mercruiser

    Has anybody used the mercruiser cd's that I see at Amazon and on Ebay? Are they the actual manuals or some kind of abbreviated version? I have the Seloc for my unit,but at times the pics and the info are a little fuzzy. If the cds are not worth it any ideas on where I can find a Mercruiser...
  13. danfrompgh

    pitch question

    2000 Bayliner Capri 2150-5.0 alpha1-gen2. AL prop 14x23...gps'd at 54mph:p I understand that by dropping 1 size in pitch will result in an increase of approx 400 rpm and sometimes a drop in speed of 3-5 mph. But by dropping on size do you actually mean dropping the pitch from my 14x23 to a...
  14. danfrompgh

    Impellor replacement

    I will be replaceing the impellor on my 2000 Mercruiser this spring,it is the original and its way past overdue according to what I've read. I bought the boat this spring with 80hrs on it (it now has 120hrs) and ran well all summer...ie,cool and constant. I did buy a Seloc manual and it has...
  15. danfrompgh

    Prop measurement

    I recently bottomed out and dinged my prop (yeah like thats never happened before,huh?) I've read other postings on this question but most were more confusing than helpful. Here is what I'm working with: 2000 Bayliner 2150 w/5.0-carb, engine is rated at 4200-4400 rpm wot Boat currently has a 3...
  16. danfrompgh

    Smart Tabs question??

    Reading a recent post I saw many reccomendations for Smart Tabs over Hydrofoils ,pros/cons. Some Smart Tabs being offered from Iboats are listed as automatic others as electrical. Do the automatic work as well as the manufacturer states or are you best to spend the extra $$ and have the added...
  17. danfrompgh

    Seafoam vs Gumout

    I'm working on my 2000 Bayliner 2150 w the GM 5.0 2bbl carb. Even after weekly seperator changes,having the tank flushed,carb pulled and cleaned I am still getting some small pieces of dirt in the float bowl that are causing a stall from idle won't restart situation. Fuel pump seems to be...
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