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Topic: Water separator vs fuel filter |
Rivernut
Replies: 2
Views: 13761
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:01 am Subject: Water separator vs fuel filter |
Fuel filters separate particulates (boogers) while water separators filter water from gas by the differences in density. Some water separators include particulate filters. Some of the most common ty ... |
Topic: Kodiak 350 burning oil |
Rivernut
Replies: 1
Views: 13161
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:31 pm Subject: not bad |
That is as good as any new engine I've had. Running full throttle / rough water with a performance engine eats up oil. I'd do a compression check then decide whether to replace or rebuild the block ... |
Topic: Firing Order help |
Rivernut
Replies: 1
Views: 10018
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:51 am Subject: Firing Order help |
Definitely fix the firing order to prevent damaging the two crossed-up cylinders and to increase performance. The previous owner obviously had the #1 and #3 switched with each other by mistake. Put ... |
Topic: Batteries |
Rivernut
Replies: 3
Views: 13649
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:09 am Subject: Batteries |
Sears Diehard Platinum. Made by Odyssey but less expensive and widely available. |
Topic: noise |
Rivernut
Replies: 6
Views: 19205
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:02 pm Subject: noise |
It sure sounds like something is wrong in your drivetrain. Why else would you have the excessive clearance at the wear ring? Do you chew through a lot of sand and gravel bars? Take that bell housin ... |
Topic: noise |
Rivernut
Replies: 6
Views: 19205
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:39 pm Subject: noise |
I have the same pump as you. From your observations it sounds like a front thrust bearing is on its way out. Removing some of the shimming will get the wear ring clearance back but the bearing will ... |
Topic: trolling motor |
Rivernut
Replies: 1
Views: 8065
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:42 pm Subject: trolling motor |
I'd go with a 36 volt Minkota hand-op bow mount. Simple design, runs shallower than the foot peda version, easier in current too without the cable wig/wag torque steer. I put a Stealth DC charger in ... |
Topic: 350 sbc carb |
Rivernut
Replies: 6
Views: 17225
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:27 am Subject: Marine Demon 650 |
I have a similar 330 HP Vortec 350 in my 20' Gator (Eagle 20/60) aluminum bass boat. I replaced the stock carb with a Barry Grant 650 vacuum secondary. It runs great and picked up a mile or two in sp ... |
Topic: Let's talk battery's |
Rivernut
Replies: 7
Views: 15802
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:51 pm Subject: Let's talk battery's |
Sears Diehard Platinums are made by Odyssey. I like them because they are a high quality AGM (absorbed glass mat) style, they are readily available at any Sears and can be returned easily if there is ... |
Topic: opinions please on pro's and cons |
Rivernut
Replies: 5
Views: 16447
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:32 am Subject: opinions please on pro's and cons |
I would go V-8 Chevy also.
The Sportjet 200 weighs 367 pounds according to Mercury
http://www.mercurymarine.com/engines/jets/optimax-sport-jet/
The 5.7 Chevy engine weighs 432 pounds according ... |
Topic: 200 Sport Jet Reed Valves |
Rivernut
Replies: 13
Views: 26342
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:48 am Subject: 200 Sport Jet Reed Valves |
Why would you drop down in jet size when increasing airflow? Was there a known issue with Mercury jetting them too rich? The gain in airflow is very slight and my not even be noticeable in stock app ... |
Topic: 200 Sport Jet Reed Valves |
Rivernut
Replies: 13
Views: 26342
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:20 am Subject: 200 Sport Jet Reed Valves |
I replaced the reeds with Boyseen reeds on a Mercury V6 about 15 years ago. Easy, but tedious with all of the screws. I ground down the screws by about 1/8" to increase airflow, then put red lock-ti ... |
Topic: Water in oil on Kodiak 350 |
Rivernut
Replies: 6
Views: 15850
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:50 am Subject: Water in oil on Kodiak 350 |
Need more info. Did you discover the water in the oil before running it? Did you check the dipstick before storing it? Is it a layer of clear water on the dipstick or is the oil white? Has the engi ... |
Topic: Depth Finder |
Rivernut
Replies: 3
Views: 10006
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:07 am Subject: Depth Finder |
Sonar isn't really necessary on a jet boat unless you also use the boat on lakes and deeper rivers. If you can't see / feel the bottom most of the time then you're not jet boatin'! All transducers ... |
Topic: Impeller sharpening and pump porting |
Rivernut
Replies: 1
Views: 6993
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:56 am Subject: Impeller sharpening and pump porting |
My boat lost a tine from the redneck custom intake grate while idling. It made the rounds before falling out. I want to clean up the impeller blades. I've read to sharpen only the leading edges. W ... |
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