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    troll master pro3 works with tailfin?

    I have a powrtran tailfin wireless kicker steering setup ,and I want to hook it into the troll master pro 3 wireless setup. Is this possible?
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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    2 strokes do not use motor oil they use tcw3
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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    The truth is that alcohol usually is mixed in while the tanker truck is filled up and it is really anybodies guess how much the percentage really is. At least on the fuel pumps in New York state is says that the alcohol content is between 10 and 15 percent. Since alcohol burns hotter than...
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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    You have a small engine with probably a small tank. The best thing to do is empty the tank out and put that fuel say 2 gallons at a time in your car. A bit of oil is not going to hurt your car any. Before you winterize your engine run it with a generous of injector cleaner mixed into your fuel...
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    You would not clean out whatever is past the thermostat. But you can can remove the thermostat and run it. If the temperature goes down you should be alright. Before you dig into the engine and thermostat I would suggest you take a thermometer ( grab one from the kitchen) and measure the...
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    removing lower unit from Evinrude 1958 35Hp.25034 long shaft

    There should be a connector between the two parts of the shift shaft in that hatch. By shifting into backward and forward you can see it move. This connector has two bolts. you should take at least one out or loosen it all the way. Give it a good squirt of wd40 or something similar and let that...
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    The next thing, after the thermostat, would be back flushing the cooling system. there might be a clogged passage. I love to do that by taking the cylinder head off, which is a very simple thing to do. But it can become a mayor pain in the neck if you accidentally break a bolt. I never force too...
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    Trailer needs new axle. Need ideas.

    I had a similar problem a few years ago. In my case it was a 1984 trailer in need of tlc. I googled "trailer axles for sale" Out of the many possibilities I picked the one that told exactly what to measure and came with a phone number with the advice to call in order to prevent misunderstanding...
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Sometimes when the impeller is changed, the pipes that go from the pump to the engine block are not put together the proper way. You say that it pumps great ,but you have steam coming out of the pee hole. That to me points at the tubing not properly in place. I would check the pump again . Maybe...
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    Rebuilt Carburetor… Still No Idle!

    If it takes half a minute for the engine to die, then your problem is not the carb,but the fuel supply to the carb. This can be because of a small leak in the fuel hose or the connector, causing the pump to suck air. It may be a clogged fuel filter in your tank. Do check the filter on the fuel...
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    replacing cabin starboard window on a 1989 starcraft islander

    If you did this, did you use 3/16 or 1/4 inch thickness ? Did you find the correct rubber to put around the window or did you have to use a generic material? Thank you for your help.
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    Delco EST conversion kit timing problem

    Yes it does
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    Delco EST conversion kit timing problem

    This is about a 1989 4.3 liter OMC Cobra ignition conversion from points to EST distributor Conversion Kit. I have changed from points to est on several engines and in the case of the 4.3 liter you have to start the engine, let it warm up and then connect the base timing tool too a positive 12...
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    E/J 9.5 pump head

    Quite a lift indeed, but that would mean a lack of fuel, which would cause the engine to rev up before conking out, what he describes is the engine slowing down and dying which points to a lack of air.
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    E/J 9.5 pump head

    Just for fun, take off the engine cover and see if the problem goes away. If it does go away ,your problem would be a lack of air, possibly caused by exhaust fumes filling up the area under the cowel. It might mean that you have an exhaust leak coming from a leaking exhaust cover
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    Mystery trim/tilt motor

    Lots of Mercruisers with Alpha 1 lower units used that type of tilt and trim motor. I have one on a 1984 3 liter mercruiser and one on a 1989 4.3 liter OMC cobra. They work just fine.
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    Bilge pump wiring

    You mentioned a perko switch. when that is turned to zero your bilge pump will not work. It does not matter if your boat sits on a trailer when not in use. If you you have your boat in a slip it is a better idea to have the automatic part hooked straight to the barttery.
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    Where to get alternator for Mercruiser?

    There are a ton of cheapo made in China mercruiser alternators on the market. They are not what you want. I made the mistake of buying cheap and a year later, it konked out on me. The bearing were completely worn out. You should go to your local repair shop and have them look at the old one...
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    rpm signal wire and est ignition

    The dedicated wire cleared up the problems. As for the Artilaura tach gauge,.. I should have stuck with Faria.
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    rpm signal wire and est ignition

    That's how I had the old analog rpm gauge hooked up and it worked fine, with this new one it goes straight to 6000 rpm the moment I start the engine. I'll hook up a dedicated wire and check if the wiring is alright. It's just that the directions are to connect the rpm signal wire to the negative...
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