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    Temp gauge issues

    Will do. I've had to redo the ends of a few wires under there already, so that makes sense.
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    Temp gauge issues

    got the V8-380-c-d. having issue with i think the temp guage. It keeps dropping to zero, makes me think its a loose wire. I did change the impellar last night, ran it, temp climbed to 180 before dropping to 160 so seems like the t-stat is ok. shut down, restarted after letting engine cool...
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    help identifying sterndrive for volvo 6.0

    Hi there, have a newer volvo penta 6.0 (2016 but installed in 2020) with an older outdrive. the plate is worn to the point no numbers are identifyable. Need to replace the throttle cable, and mechanic said he needs to know the sterndrive model to order the correct one. This is a one cable...
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    Volvo 380 running hot, oil gauge pinned on high side

    2020 volvo 380, less than 100 hours, last year boat ran great. Had my marina service engine in fall. Not sure if they forgot to replace oil, or it leaked out, but there was a lot of oil in bilge when i unwrapped, and the engine was 5 quarts short. Starts right up, and shoots to 180 degrees...
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    Penta 380 outdrive tilt/trim not working

    when trying to use the tilt trim to raise the out drive, all I get is a "click" at the relay. I thought it was a bad relay, because at first if you wiggled the relay it would work. I replaced both relays and still only get the "click".
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    ran engine with seacock closed

    2020 penta 380, OK I did a really dumb thing. went out with seacock closed, engine ran between five and 10 min tops. saw engine temp spiking and realized what I did, shut down motor, let cool an hour before opening the valve and going right it. I may have dodged a bullet, but what might have...
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    snap ring for exhaust baffle

    I need to replace the snap ring on my penta 380 exhaust baffle, not sure of part number and thats what i'm hoping to find here. I saw this number on a different site, VOLVO-3852665 but want to confirm, will get from here if they have it. Appreciate any help. thanks.
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    Water leaking out of lower leg

    98 Johnson 200 J200cxecm, wasnt sure how to title this, just changed waterpump, after starting, seems like a lot of water is coming out of the seam where the lower unit meets the leg. the pee stream seems good, am i overthinking this?
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    reinstalling 30 hp lower unit, doing something wrong

    86 EVINRUDE 30 HP J30ECDM dropped the lower unit without a problem to do water pump. everything seem to go smooth until the install, couldn't get the shift rod through the hole, gasket is tight, but.. My thought is maybe i put the plate on upside down, gonna take apart again in the am, didnt...
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    86 30 HP evinrude screw next to drain plug

    Got this engine used last year, went to change oil this year and noticed a philips head screw next to the drain plug,.. just curius as to what thats for. nothing important. haha. 86 30 HP J30ECDM
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    98 Johnson 115 compression test

    To start with , my engine seems to run fine, getting ready to drop in, but I had time so I did a compression test. Came out 98 95 95 90, which seems a tad low, but within the ten pound range. I just have a couple questions as to if I did the test right. I tested engine cold. Does that...
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    question on spark plugs

    So reading through other posts, I keep seeing that only Champion spark plugs should be used. I've used NKG plugs on my Johnson for the last 4 years without a problem. What would be the difference between or the reason to only use Champion.
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    Sheared a bolt on lower leg exhaust plate

    Boats a 98 Johnson 115, model J115SLECM. Had a cracked plate on the leg, snapped two of the bolts removing it. So i have a couple questions, 1. i was thinking of getting some left handed drill bits to try and drill out, theres still about 1/4 inch of bolt sticking out, but I dont think...
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    Installing teleflex cable on a safe t helm

    Finishing up restoring a 58 whaler, and having problems with the teleflex. New cable, I push it into housing til I hear a snap, then install the pin parallel with the cable in that tiny hole, and when I turn the steering wheel it pops right out. Am I missing something here? I thought it was...
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    1998 115 oceanrunner, tilt/trim issue

    Was out the other day, stopping to jig for bait, and I look back and see the engine tilting up. Push the switch on the throttle, which pauses it for a second until I release it, then it continues on up. So I go to the switch on the engine, and it pauses while I push the down side, but...
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    todays problem... Cranks great but wont start

    Engine has been firing up fine, last ran three days ago. Last night, go to take a ride, cranks but will not fire. It almost feels like a kill switch thing but this boat isnt set up with a kill switch, or its been disabled. I disconnected the fuel line at the screen filter and its getting gas...
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    Just installed fuel water separator, engine dies again and again

    I just installed a new racor fuel water separator, engine now dies after 10 minutes of running, I pump the bulb and fires right up. My old boat had a primer bulb before the filter, should I put one in there? It ran for a 1/2 hour at the dock after installation. It feels like lack of fuel...
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    mounting a t top on a 78 Mako

    this is another project I'm on, So I'm gonna install a t-top on the mako, 20 feet, I plan on using backing plates, which means I have to drill access holes. I'm thinking 3" hole I can just screw a deck plate onto when I'm done. What I'm wondering is if I'm going to run into a wall of foam when...
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    13 foot boston whaler restore

    Was talking to a boat shop, (boats and motors, wakefield MA, great place...) and they recommended Pettit as an alternative to the Interlux. They said Pettit is thicker and will hide blemishes better, and two coats are recommended instead of 4, and its a hair cheaper too, .. .will keep you posted.
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    13 foot boston whaler restore

    My new project is this 69 13 foot whaler. Had a bunch of holes in the hull, and a lot of old patches of other holes. I've been glassing it all in using the west marine system, building up the surface with layers of fiberglass, and the filler powder. Jell coat is full on alligator skin. Ive...
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