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  1. nola mike

    Stupid me, no oil

    Definitely somewhere inaccessible in the rear. I'm going to keep better track of how much I'm losing.
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    Solar panel wiring questions

    Wow, so I'm the wrong guy to take advice from. Got back from a ride this evening and couldn't get the lift up. Took me an embarrassingly long time to diagnose a dead battery. Ended up bringing out another battery and jumper cables. Sounds easier than it was ;) . This has probably not been...
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    Solar panel wiring questions

    My setup was simple, and I'm far from an expert. I just used a separate panel/controller for each of my motors. If you just wanted one controller, I would install a battery switch in the boat that would switch the trolling motors from series-->parallel when I wanted to charge. I don't know...
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    The Argo App, The Waze Type App for Water Navigation. Free

    I use Argo, it's pretty good. Haven't used the charting much, but I mostly just want my position overlayed on an NOAA map. Still looking for one that's available offline, but the cell service is pretty good around me. Marine ways is also good, and knowwake has a lot of potential, but last I...
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    Shift interrupter switch

    yes on muffs. I should have said points open. When open, there's no current and no voltage drop across the coil.
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    Shift interrupter switch

    Needs to be on the negative side of the coil, points need to be closed. When you're coming out of gear, check to see that the shift plate is moving. When motor running, push on the shift plate and see if the motor is killed. Sometimes the plate can bind, and the switch lever may also need to be...
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    Stupid me, no oil

    Yes, looks good at all the connections and the pan drain. All good. Crossed my mind. I didn't see anything, but I'm going to take a closer look there. Really? Seems like a lot, and my bilge is nasty. This is new for sure. Like I said, I'm worried that whatever is leaking is going to bust free...
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    Shift interrupter switch

    I say why do you care because it sounds as if the switch is working. So with points, either your switch is not actually working (but you say it kills the engine), it doesn't ohm out when closed (you say it does), or you're testing it wrong (is the test light connected to negative on coil? is it...
  9. nola mike

    Shift interrupter switch

    Yeah, got that. What do you have for an ignition? But again, why do you care?
  10. nola mike

    Stupid me, no oil

    Well... The boat continues to run relatively well. Many miles on it in the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, it's going through a lot of oil (maybe 1 qt/10 hours). Yesterday spent a few hours cleaning out the bilge. Today had fresh oil in the bilge. Can't tell where it's coming from; I don't...
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    Where did my oil go?

    Wow, this has to be a record! This thread should be a sticky.
  12. nola mike

    5.7 mercruiser no spark

    Whatcha got for an ignition?
  13. nola mike

    Shift interrupter switch

    Should still kill the test light if the switch is closed I'd think. But who cares, if it's obviously working?
  14. nola mike

    '04 Merc 25hp dead(ish) cylinder

    TL;DR : I think I need a new switch box. Alright, a few developments. 1. When I took off the carb again, the gasket was ripped and covering part of the intake. That wasn't the initial problem, but when I replaced it I was able to get it idling normally (well, sometimes on 1 cylinder) without...
  15. nola mike

    Seeking Mechanic in South Cape Cod

    @tpenfield is going to need a new job to pay for his latest project. Otherwise he may know of someone willing to take your money :)
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    Replacing my speedometer pickup what sealant to use

    3m 4200 or PL Marine adhesive
  17. nola mike

    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    It's so much fun though. I know that route so well, and I scope it on the way out. Biggest problem is limiting the beer intake all day.
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    Wanted to leave the restaurant earlier but needed to take a zoom call. Ended up after sunset, pretty dark. On the 6 mile ride back passed at least 4 boats fishing without any stern lights, a couple snuck up on me. I made a point to keep my spot light on each for as long as possible. One guy got...
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    Glass Fuse Amp?

    Is your wiring original? As mentioned above, I can't think of a scenario that would cause your symptoms. Of course we have no idea what you're working on, so who knows
  20. nola mike

    Leak on my Alpha 1 on shifter rod

    Actually this would be much easier to do on the water if you just need to top off. In my case on the lift it's pretty tough to fill from the bottom without making a mess. Maybe pull the top cap and the vent screw
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