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    Frequent gunk in 1994 Honda 9.9 carb

    EXCESSIVLY slow in gear trolling will build up gunky deposits. IF you reduce the trolling motor speed to low ? It will run too cold of a engine condition. Put the trolling speed where it belongs. ALL the fish can catch any trolled bait or lure. Been there and do that.
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    Honda 9.9 burning oil

    Vacuum leak / leaks along the intake manifold ?
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    repowering 2006 Chaparral volvo 5.7 with stroker.

    Any reversion problem is WELL KNOWN. It is cured with a taller RISER SPACER .
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    SDS connector on Suzuki DF300 with "Fly by wire" Throttle, Shifting, Steering controls

    More computer motors. To be checked only by a dealer.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Yawn
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    Charging/maintaning battery over winter

    All your times will work fine. Is the Lithium a TRUE ....LIFEPO4..... chemistry ? Should not need any touch up charging. The excellent Lead Acid needs a once every 2 months or a trickle charger. If it has removable cell inspection caps / covers ? Remove them and check water levels. Any lead...
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    So bring the boat to a gas dock or a street gas station. Millions do it all the time. Still have to put the oil in first.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Engine - empty carb bowl

    I could drain the carburetor bowel easily. Race back to the dock area getting the engine very HOT. Quick slow down and a quick docking. The engine was boiling off the gas in the carb and bilge smelled of gasoline. I now am more intelligent about heat build up in cast iron engines. Thermostat was...
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    I would NEVER put any type of glues on any removable surfaces. You may need to reopen the surface again. Large areas to seal ???? Have unbelievable areas that will not separate easily !! Screwed up 1 time with a 4200 type of sealant. A horrible time with electric heaters and 3 of us.
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    1976 6HP Johnson Outboard issues with idle and starting

    Do you know what 700 rpm in Drive sounds like? While tied to the dock?
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    bonding keep to hull

    Some epoxy layers can cure with a coating of wax on the surface. Other epoxy company layers have no wax surface coatings.
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    Numerous electrical issues

    Brand new boat with a warranty ? Dealer call.
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    Rain needed

    N J where I live. NO small birds or animals left. Not even buzzards ! No food or water & hot sunny days & nights. The almost constant N E High Pressure fronts are diverting all rain to the south of N J.
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    Looking to repair/replace or fix some vinyl cushion/panels in my Thundercraft Capri 87 where I can get an estimate near Philadelphia?

    You are going to enjoy your new boat next summer. Do the rebuild the way Scott Is describing. Just remember to MEASURE, record, how wide the hull is at every rib. BEFORE you remove the top of the hull. Some boats simply spread apart. A simple accurate drawing with all the ribs on it with the...
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    Johnson 25HP Model J25TEFNS Year 2002

    As a P M thing. There is NO NO reason to always lock down any motor during normal boating. I never lock down any motor that is going into shore lines. Only time I lock down a motor is about 1/4 mile from a docking area I am going to enter.
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    Rain needed

    Do forest fires waste loads of tax money ? Do fire fighters Need a lifetime major medical plan ? Many thanks to all volunteers !! (y)(y)(y)(y)
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    Rain needed

    SOO correct. Volunteers are fantastic people !!!! Let us NOT LET them jump into anything that could injure or kill them !!!!! Where is OSHA when we really need them to protect VOLUNTEERS.
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    Removing transom bolts Gen 2

    Careful use of a variable impact driver can also do wonders. It looks just like a heavy duty drill. Use Caution. If the Impact drill does break the bolt loose? DO NOT EVER let the drill spin the loosened nut around !!!!! The nut CAN ? WILL chew out metal under the nut. Been there and...
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    Newbie removing lower end on Mercury 115 4 stroke...

    Finally the DIY guys are sharing the low cost repair procedures. (y)(y)
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    Mercury classic 50 HP - part 2

    How to repair a very small casting hole in a Aluminum piston. the Evinrude 30 hp 2 stroke. Pull the sparkplug out & looked into the cylinder. Hey !! Is that a tiny hole in the piston ? Yes Pulled the head off. Tiny casting hole. What to do. It is not above the rod area. Get a drill bit a...
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