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    seasick replied to the thread Steam in the exhaust: Problem?.
    May be nothing to worry about. As mentioned, it usually will stop as engine warms up. When you start your car on a cool day and see...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    In thinking about my solution, I think that I may not need to make any holes or install bulkhead mounted fittings. If I just connect the...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    The hose would not be super thin. The normal stub hose of the flush port is 5/16 in or 3/8 inch. It is a soft pliable rubber hose. not...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    A plugged telltale will not affect water flow for flushing. It's purpose is purely to give you a visual indication that the pump is...
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    seasick replied to the thread Raising ski pylon.
    I believe that if the shaft is not pressed down, the catch won't release. You might want to place something softish like a piece of wood...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Yes it should be obvious
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Not installed on my 200s, flush using the typical cowl mounter, pain in the neck to get to' fitting. There are options though. The...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Its not so much water pressure as it is volume. Long hoses, small diameter hose, or using retractable 'squishy' hoses may not present...
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    seasick replied to the thread Late May Nor'easter.
    It must have been some storm for the hull to ride over a floating dock. I am sorry you had so much damage but at least the boat didn't...
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    On a side note, I looked up brass anti siphon valves and in the description for a Moeller , it said that for motors under 200 hp...
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    seasick replied to the thread Late May Nor'easter.
    Glad it worked out. I assume your slip is fixed and not floating. Your biggest weakness was your lines. In particular the bow line port...
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    seasick replied to the thread Gas Mileage.
    total for all engines, 1,2,3 .....
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    My thought exactly. You might find the correct extractor in a plumbing supply store, I really dont think the hex nut is supposed to...
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    seasick replied to the thread 04 Marlin A/C not Cool.
    You would be better off using a qualified technician to diagnose and repair you unit. It may be a low charge or it could be a lot more...
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    seasick replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    OK. Pump out the water.