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2 hours ago, JonD said:
I thought this was interesting, backs up what I've been told about higher octane fuel being pointless in non race engines. The recommendation of fuel stabalisers after just one month too. http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/boats/boat-maintenance/all-about-outboard-gasoline
jon
So im wasting my money and might damage my 115hp mercury carby motor Using 98?
I havnt heard it knocking.
Seems to run great on 98
Should i be using 95?
Or 91?
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And i think it all boils down to lowlifes that buy stolen gear.
And lowlifes that sell drugs and giving theifs a place to unload their stolen gear.
Stamp out these lowlifes and we are half way there to living a better life.
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Time to fit alarms to boats maybe.
I will be fitting one to mine.
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P.s.
Im not saying that fuel over 4 monts is no good.
Its just not used in my machines.
If the fuel is stored in an air tight fuel tank (not open to the atmosphere by way of fuel breather pipe)
It might well be ok.
But as i said again not an option in my world.
Cheers
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Just thought id share that hopefully to save some greif for new or inexperianced boaties/ anglers.
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When i bought my last boat the seller hadnt used it for 12 mths.
The boat only had 87 hrs on it from new and hardly a scratch on her.
so was a really good buy in my eyes.
The day i went over to see it running was an eye opener so say the least.
The owner put the muffs on and proceeded to start the near new 115 merc.
It was trying to start and kicking and pooping and blowing heaps of smoke.
Just couldnt get it going.
I was starting to worry the fire brigade might be called from neighbours as the smoke was unbelievable.
He tried n tried for near on an hour.
the fuel was old and i suspect had lost its punch so to speak.
He did eventually get it running but in doing that smoked his own house out.
It a wonder his wife didnt come out screeming at him.
It ran for 10 mins bellowing out 2 stroke oil smoke like a steam train.
And eventually calmed down to near no smoke at all.
At least it was being really oiled on startup. Lol.
Anyway after the smoke ordeal sorted its self out i was watching how the motor ran.
It was running but didnt seem to have good responce.
Being a motor mechanic and a pretty clued up boat owner for the past 40 years id put it down to stale fuel, probebly old plugs and blocked fuel filter.
Anyway to cut a long story short i bought the boat.
$16.500 i was happy with the price and knew id have it sorted out within a few days witch i did.
Changed the plugs, drained the old fuel n replaced with new 98 from a reputa b le servo, and changed the fuel filter.
Started her up and she ran like a dream after a few mins.
Lightning responce, no excess smoke,
Very happy with it.
Moral to my story is =
I never use old fuel.
Drain it out n put on bull ants nests.
Ive seen stale fuel in all aplications cause greif.
From mowers, whippersnippers, cars, boats.
You name it.
And iver the years ive seen people change plugs, coils, wiring,
And all it was= was old stale fuel.
As they say=
You cant start a fire with wet matches.
So any fuel over 4 months old i replace.
I dont even buy new fuel to mix with the old to save money.
In the long run its not worth the waste of time etc.
Recently i took my big boat out for a fish.
The fuel was 12 mths old.near a Full tank 160ltrs
Out with the old and in with the new.
She didnt miss a beat n went well.
Happy fishing.
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6 cyl holden hq ute.
Real steel
Class
Safer than plastic and tinfoil.
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Get them to move the axle back to where it should be.
Then try the test again.
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Trailer wheels on the model boat trailer are too far foward for a start.
That would make a hell of a difference.
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I just fitted a 9 to my boat.
Pretty much set the transducer like you did.
I have been out once since and took a mate Laurie.
He had it worked out in 10 mins.
Looks like he will be comming out regularly till i work it out. Lol
Seemed to work ok.
Bit of spray when traveling fast.
Might have to adjust it slightly.
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Get a 12v battery and put white on earth with a vice grip.
Then get a 1ft long piece of wire and fit it to poz terminal with another vice grip.
Then touch the wires one by one and see what lights up on light board.
Mark each one with masking tape and label them with a pen.
When finnished.
Get a test light and test car plug on back of car going through all lights .
When finnished marry them up.
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Is that on outboard motor or cars?
98 and iridium plugs.