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Questions about boats, boat engines, and other relevant (mechanical) questions about watercraft
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How can I do a simple coil test to check for spark
Your thinking is right, but you need to ensure the metal part is near another piece of grounded metal. An easy way to do that is to put the pointy end of a Phillips head screwdriver into the end of th …
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Ran 2 cycle without mixed gas :(
I think you're doing what you need to do. You won't really know (and I cannot tell you) how much damage you've done ... I'd suggest at this point, your engine is good and broke in! The fact you didn't …
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Vacuum never decreases while leaning out carburetor mixture
(From: StreetMuscleMag.com)
Realizing your boat does not have an "automatic transmission" where you can load the engine will make a little bit of difference. …
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1999 Yamaha 80hp Outboard Electrical Problem (Rectifier Overheating)
I know boat motors are very compact, so there may not be room to do this. It's just a thought.
Also, double check to ensure you are using the right fuse for the application. … Use them wisely and your boat motor will be less likely to become a lump of molten metal. …
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Why do I connect the positive and the negative to the battery on a boat?
The other one will probably be charged by the main boat motor, so you don't have to worry about it as much. …
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What RPM to check timing?
There is an annotation on the page 27 entry stating you should follow the special instructions for setting timing. This involves putting the ECU into a special mode. When this happens, set the RPM to …
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Boat part what part is this?
This is an Airhead Boat Kill Switch Keys with Lanyard. It has seven keys which will fit most any outboard. There are others as well. …
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Did I damaged my engine trying to remove the flywheel nut with resistance on the pto coupler?
More than likely you've just backed the PTO sprocket off of the drive shaft of the PTO itself. I'd suspect if you dismount the PTO (if you can easily) from the engine, you'll be able to see what you'd …
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Mercedes OM636: Can I Resolder Wire to Coolant Temperature Sensor?
I would think you should be able to if there is a terminal for the wire to attach to. If the terminal has broke off at the base of the sensor, then it probably won't work. I would use a soldering iron …
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Prevent inline "waterproof" fuses from corroding
First of all, you need to clean them out. Use some vinegar to do this by soaking them in it. If you can't soak them in it, put as much as you can in the cavity of the fuse holder. Once the reactions s …
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Paint that works on galvanized steel and exhaust pipe
My "suggestion" is to put a rust encapsulator like POR-15 (no affiliation) or a similar product, then go back over it with a couple of coats of spray on enamel. The POR-15 will keep it from rusting as …
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DIY Alternator Belt Tensioner
My main thought here is you need to get the alternator connected back to the engine and off of the boat. … In the second image, I see possible mount points which appear to be where the engine mounts to the boat itself. …
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