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    excessive unburnt oil on prop exhaust

    First start of the year? Did you drain the carbs the end of last season? Fuel left in carbs evaporates leaving a carb bowl full of oil
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    1968 20hp Johnson leaking unburnt fuel into water

    Same with my 200 HP.....that's why I troll up wind if possible. Low compression Sticky/failed thermostats Dirty, leaking carb Carb float(s) out of adjustment or sticking Fuel mix over oiled
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    1968 20hp Johnson leaking unburnt fuel into water

    Perfectly normal..... why 2 strokes are banned in a number of jurisdictions
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    Battery switch not starting on 1, starting fine on 2 and All

    "Charged" means nothing more the battery is at "capacity" based on current condition. A fully "charged", compromised battery is only worth the core charge There is always a risk which is why I run two batteries and have a Tow Boat policy with a 75 mile offshore service area ;)
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    Bayliner Trophy Bilge pump question

    According to your Operator's manual both components are OEM Page 31 and 32
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    Bayliner Trophy Bilge pump question

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    What torque for my prop?

    Because “other sites” are not liable for damage or injury resulting from an improperly installed prop. According to your manual it’s 25 ft/lbs. https://tohatsu.com/tech_info/own_man_pdfs/Toh_40B2_50B2_75C2_90C2_115A2_003-11120-2AG2.pdf
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    Mr. Mayor would have a fit if he knew every smoke detector they mandated for home installation contained Am 241 (radioactive material, 7500 year half life)…...wonder how many are floating around in landfills? Don’t confuse isotopes with x-ray devices. Licensed and handed very differently by the...
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    Fuel question(s)

    I agree with the running issues, but seasonal toys shouldn’t need annual carb work. Don't know what people do to their engines that require carbs to be rebuilt so often. I have more equipment (toys) than most. I’ve not rebuilt a carb in years. I start running stabilizer in everything a couple...
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Recommended tongue weight for a boat trailer is 7-10% Use a bathroom scale to measure. Move the boat forward or backwards on the trailer to obtain the proper tongue weight.
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    Battery switch not starting on 1, starting fine on 2 and All

    Swap batteries to see if the problem moves to stays with battery #1. If it moves with the battery, #1 battery is compromised. If it stays, you have a wiring problem
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    Minn Kota Ulterra issues

    Have the battery load tested.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Several reasons Soldering is a skill. It requires training in the techniques and processes few outside the industry possess. As such, soldering is expense and problematic in the field even for skilled technicians. Crimps are easier to install consistently. Solder is permitted but cannot be...
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    Which wiring harness.......in effect you have three harnesses if still using the dual station configuration. Have a hard time believing you had 3 harnesses go bad at one time. In an effort to isolate the short to a particular harness. I would scrutinize the two switch panels, paying...
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Too much vibration....no solder connections on a boat No reason you couldn't use a crimp bullet...just larger foot print
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    Steering linkage rubber grommet

    If it’s the part on the end you need, it’s a pressed part. Integral to the rod assembly. Not available separately
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    Nobody fishing?

    The big Stripers have been here in good numbers for the past month. Scattered, with no real pattern to follow, you just have to be in the right place at the right time. If my carb kits arrive on Monday as promised, I’ll be ready to put the boat back in the water by the end of next week.
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    Stuck Defective Grease Fitting on Lower Unit

    Just keep in mind that your dealing with a steel fitting in a much softer aluminum housing. It will not take much to remove the fitting one way or the other....;)
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    Starcraft chieftain i/o to outboard conversion

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1979-starcraft-islander-i-0-to-outboard-conversion.438339/
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    Outdrive cannot clean

    You have a problem with your grounding system, trickle charger or someone else's charging system. Need to sort it out before putting the boat back in the water
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