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    Nissan 40C stumbles/sputters on hole shot

    I have a 97 Nissan 40C on my 14' rigid bottom inflatable. Just replaced the fuel tank line hoping that would help but it didn't. My problem is that the motor stumbles/sputters on WOT during the hole shot to get it up onto a plane. Once on a plane it runs great with no misses or anything even at...
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    Nissan 40 HP, what size battery is this?

    I believe the battery is done for. I have a Nissan 40CE with electric and pull start. I've tried charging the battery at 6A for a couple days and it won't start it anymore. I've had the boat for a year and the battery worked fine for a while, I only use it 2-3 times a month, sometimes sits for...
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    Oops - wrong oil, can the gas be saved?

    Yesterday I rushed myself and grabbed what I thought was my two-stroke oil and didn't realize that it was quicksilver gear lube (same color/shaped bottle) until after I added it. The oil color was even the same as TCW-3 oil. I did add the correct amount though. Anyways its only a 6.5 gallon...
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    Nissan 40hp, choke goes in - engive revs way high

    I just got this boat with a 1997 Nissan 40hp CEF, electric start, tiller handle outboard. I changed the plugs (checked the gap) and LU oil and started it up today. After 20-30 secs of idling with the choke out, I push it in and the engine revs way up - like 3-4k RPMS at least. I had to push the...
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    buying used - are earmuffs enough?

    when checking out a used outboard and no chance of a boat test, are earmuffs enough to get an idea of how the motor is? after a compression check of course.<br /> Is it safe to shift into F/R with muffs on, as long as throttle is idle speed?<br /><br /> thanks
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    Pennzoil Blend vs. Quicksilver Premium

    Not another cheap vs premium 2 stroke oil post! :rolleyes: This ones different.<br /> After reading all of the other discussions I am leaning towards either Pennzoil Synthetic Blend or Quicksilver Premium. I have my 15hp Mercury coming in the mail from iboats, and want to get opinions on...
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    Need help w/ heavier loads - propeller change?

    I have an 11'2" Mercury inflatable with a 2003 9.8hp Nissan four stroke. The boat goes plenty fast with 2 people. Unfortunately with 4 it won't plane. I have lifters installed which are like smart tabs and they help, just not enough. (the boat can maintain a plane at 1/3 throttle w/ 2 people)...
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    15hp four stroke: Mercury vs Nissan ??

    Hi guys. I'm totally new here and to boating. I'm buying an 11'2" Mercury inflatable and need a 15hp motor. I'm in CA so I'm going with a four-stroke. <br /> I've narrowed it down to a Mercury and a Nissan. I need input as to which might be better, or why I should choose one over the other. Both...
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