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Just hooking up the boat for a trip away and lifting the motor to put it in a travelling position.
Motor did not lift up yet will lower.
Lifted by hand okay. All was working last time is used the boat. Do they have a fuse on up and another on down.
Just looking for ideas. I have to tow it 600...
Hi,
Just wondering what is the best rev range to achieve good fuel economy.
We noramlly go out in moderate seas and for about 50<>60 miles.
It chews a bit of juice, but we normelly go at comfortable speed. Smooth water, we go hard.
Rough water we try to keep it comfortable for all.
I normally...
Hi I have a new DT40 2 stroke which is the coldest motor I have ever had, From a cold start, it coughs and farts until it is warm. I got a service and there was no change. It has dome maybe 20 hours and gets run in fresh and salt water. Once warm, it goes like a cut cat and no problems starting...
Hi,
Bit of a mouthfull but,
I have just built a stainless steel auxially fuel tank and fitted it to my boat to increase the fuel under floor to 200 litres.(About 44 gallons.) This will give me a great freedom when fishing off the coast.
I fitted extra valves and electric fuel pump to...
Hi,
Just curious if my motor is using too much fuel. It runs sweet and I have it on a 5.60 metre, 18.5" fibreglass Haines Signature. (Aussie Boat). I am converting my kill tank to a spare fuel tank and have pulled out my old tank to run new lines. What would you consider reasonable fuel economy...
Hi,
I want to change the gear oil in the leg. There is no outboard shops where I live and I do all my own maintenance. I want to replace the oil in the gearbox. What oil should I replace it with. Is there a automotive oil that is compatable?
Thanks
Crash
Hello,
Just bought a used 5 hp 2 stroke Suzi for my little dory. Are they 25:1 or 50:01 fuel ratio. The guy I bought it off said 25:01 but I normally use 50:01 in my Johnson 150.
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I have a 1997 Oceanrunner 150. 250 hrs. I was wondering what temp it should run at. When going along, the temp is great, and about 140 degrees. Idling around pulling up the anchor or just moving very slowly, the temp creeps up to 180. I see this and pick up a bit of throttle and the temp cools...
Hi,
After reading some posts I am starting to think there is a connection between a charging problem and a tacho problem. I have hept my batteries fully charged. I have only owned the boat 6 moths and it has about 220 hours on it and the motor is well serviced and runs really well.
I have...