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scoflaw replied to the thread Should these anodes be changed?.
Fresh water guys always think it's a salt water thing. Sorry not true. Is there any salt in IL?
Mar 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM -
scoflaw liked Lazy Daze's post in the thread Mystery location of blue drain plugs.
Start it up on the hose. Put the blue plug in the hole that is leaking. :) Do you still have the original raw water pump? If it was...
Mar 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Voltage to helm gauges, what should it be?.
Check the large plug that goes from the engine to the helm. Called a cannon plug on gassers not sure about yours but there has to be a...
Mar 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Mystery location of blue drain plugs.
Bottom of both ex. manifolds, sometimes there's 1 on the large hose that connects to the circulating pump front of engine
Mar 28, 2023 at 12:11 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Firing gun from boat - illegal?.
They will ban the sale of new weapons, they're not coming for the guns already out there.
Mar 28, 2023 at 9:28 AM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Beeps on start up?.
It's only a self check for the alarm system, has nothing to do with how the engine operates
Mar 28, 2023 at 8:17 AM -
scoflaw replied to the thread 2002 Mercury Cruiser 8.1 Horizon; Engine will not start.
The rocker start switch contacts can get dirty. That switch can be taken apart and cleaned
Mar 28, 2023 at 8:14 AM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Fuel additives.
Think about how many boaters have no choice but E10, not the end of the world. Unless your laying up for 6 months I add nothing to e10.
Mar 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread gauge question.
Direct to the helm.
Mar 27, 2023 at 12:57 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Bypassing/ignoring low coolant pressure sensor guardian mode?.
Good deal love a happy ending
Mar 26, 2023 at 9:32 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Anyone recommend Marvel Mystery Oil?.
Exactly my experience. Seafoam is a cleaner and is excellent at decarbing
Mar 26, 2023 at 4:49 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Bypassing/ignoring low coolant pressure sensor guardian mode?.
Crap-shoot for sure, they don't show the plug end. The cheapo's on Amazon are not accurate but will satisfy the ecm.
Mar 26, 2023 at 9:28 AM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Bypassing/ignoring low coolant pressure sensor guardian mode?.
Buy a new sensor, common failure and easy to replace.
Mar 26, 2023 at 8:54 AM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Fuel Tank Ventilation Issue (SOLVED).
I don't see that Loop serving any purpose at all. The the two boats that I own with original vent hoses have no loops
Mar 25, 2023 at 12:33 PM -
scoflaw replied to the thread Smoke on the Water?.
Not enough flow, the exhaust will overheat before the engine does. 8.1's have exhaust temp sensors for this reason.
Mar 25, 2023 at 9:44 AM