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FUEL TREATMENTS......"snake oil?"

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:51 pm

by JETTYWOLF » Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:51 pm
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Here is another article wrote on the subject of Ethanol and Phase Seperation :

This was in my Pops BMW (motorcycle) club newsletter.....

Fueling...

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Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:51 pm
Marine Formula Sta-bil???

Last post by Sabs28 « Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:33 am
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by Sabs28 » Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:27 pm
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I Know everyone has sworn by the Red formula for years. But what does the Marine formula do exactly?? It says Ethanol Treatment on the bottle, But...

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:rotfl: :thumbsup:

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Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:33 am
If you had to buy another motor

Last post by BaileysBoat « Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:38 pm
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by welder » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:29 pm
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Would you buy the same again or change brands ?

This is not a BASH FEST but a reason why would be cool . Like need more HP or twins , Gas or Diesel...

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Just turned 500 hrs on the F150, freshwater all the time. Apart from the noisy balancer replaced at 398 hrs the Yamaha has been flawless. Running a...
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Last post by BaileysBoat
Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:38 pm
Cheap 2 stroke engines.

Last post by Chaps « Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:03 am
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by CTMD » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:15 am
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I've heard from a couple of different Aussies recently that because of the new CA emission laws everyone in the States is selling their 2 stroke...

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The opposite seems to be true in the PacNW. There are a lot of 2 stroke diehards around here and with so few to choose from at the dealers good used...

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Last post by Chaps
Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:03 am
repowering 60-75hp recommendations

Last post by drookit « Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:59 am
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by drookit » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:01 pm
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I'll hopefully be repowering by next season and replacing the 1987 Suzuki 65.

I'd like replacement to be light.

Easy on fuel for range.

I'm...

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I'm leaning towards the Yamaha 70. Wish the Yamaha instrumentation wasn't so expensive or it'd work with Floscan.

Ken

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Last post by drookit
Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:59 am
LOADS OF INFO:

Last post by ChiefDavis « Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:16 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:54 pm
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SEE INFO ON FUEL ADDITIVES ALSO.

More SIMPLE test kit info:

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Good info! Also love the link on PureGas.com :beer:

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Last post by ChiefDavis
Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:16 pm
What it's worth

Last post by goatram « Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:52 pm
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by Fudd_Elmer » Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:55 pm
This topic was posted 4663 days ago

I have this old bronze prop off a 1960s vintage McCullough outboard. The motor has long since been sold, I was wondering what the prop is worth or...

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Last post by goatram
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:52 pm
WHOA....Ethanol Testing Update:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:08 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:12 pm
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Watch my first video, then watch this one.

Not all fuel is created equal, by a long shot!!

REALLY....do we want less power robbing ethanol,...

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As I stated in my initial Testing video , Mercury Marine tester is much more user friendly, easy to read, and stand up on a table.

So via my surfing...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:08 pm
EZ...Ethanol Testing, my how to video:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:13 pm

by JETTYWOLF » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:13 pm
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Really, what % of ethanol are we buying at the fuel pumps on the street?

I wanted to know, and test a gas station down the street from my house. An...

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Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:13 pm
Gas tank vent "filtration"?????

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:11 am

by JETTYWOLF » Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:11 am
This topic was posted 4675 days ago

Here's kind of a expensive, but seems worthy idea to keeping your fuel vent(s) from allowing moisture laidened air into your fuel tank(s).

Might...

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Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:11 am
Pivot pin removal

Last post by goatram « Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:37 am
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by waterdog247 » Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:46 pm
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Ok gents, I need some helpful hints.

I have a leaking hydraulic hose on my tilt/trim system. In order to replace it I have to pull the outdrive....

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Good question as I said still working the details. The Cape and big Salmon where I want to

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Last post by goatram
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:37 am
225 Honda runners?

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:11 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:03 pm
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It seems like I can't get my Vtec to open up and any more at best I can only get 4600 rpm's. Used to get 5-5300.
Afraid when I do peddle to the metal...

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Hello NightHawk,

lONGTIME NO SEE!

I talked to a mechanic and he said the same thing about the area where the line goes into the engine. He said he...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:11 am
Keeping up with the other Japanese:

Last post by welder « Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:52 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:15 am
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The all new flagship model had its debut at the 2011 Miami international boat show. The concept BF250 provides the first indication of the design...

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FYI, the BF225 is sold as a 3.5 liter , 211.7 C.I.D.

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Last post by welder
Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:52 pm
Steering systems:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:14 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:09 pm
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I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on getting rid of my HORRIBLE Teleflex sea star steering system.

I know ya'll probably have them and...

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CHANGED OUT MY HELM UNIT (TELEFLEX) THAT I ADDED THE SECRET DOUBLE WHAMMY ANTI-CHATTER VALVE TOO, AND IT STILL WORKED LIKE A PILE OF CRAP, CHANGED IT...

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Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:14 am
Spark plugs inthe Honda.

Last post by MacCTD « Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:04 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:21 am
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I changed out my spark plugs yesterday. NGK Iridiums. I change them every year. Supposedly they are good for 400 or more hours.

But, one thing I...

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Never had this problem with my 90 Honda.

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Last post by MacCTD
Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:04 am
90HP Mercury 4-Stroke Carburator problems.

Last post by Chaps « Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:02 pm
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by Sabs28 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:45 pm
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Have a 2005 Mercury 90HP 4-Stroke with 4 carbs & electric choke. Last couple of seasons I noticed the motor only starts if I feather the throttle &...

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Yup, common complaint. Take the carbs off, disassemble, soak in cleaner, blow out all the tiny jets and passages, watch for corrosion especially...

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Last post by Chaps
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:02 pm
PURE GAS.....the list:

Last post by goatram « Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:36 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:09 pm
This topic was posted 4815 days ago
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Hello fellow AAB'ers. My dad ran across this and told me that AAB members may find it interesting.

Pure Gas in the US & Canada.

remember the...

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#6794 on the list

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Last post by goatram
Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:36 pm
Another warning: Gas pump fuel

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:25 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:01 am
This topic was posted 4840 days ago
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NEWS From BoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States
880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304
BoatUS Press Room at

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

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I have more stories where that one came from...... name yer illness and I probably have a tale or two. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:25 pm
MOTOR....swap.

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:09 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:03 pm
This topic was posted 4845 days ago
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Could end up being like a WIFE swap, we'll see.
Remember I went all the way to Ohio to buy a used Honda 225?

We'll it's supposed to be dead here in...

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Boy howdy your luck seems to have gone down the toilet............ I don't know what you did to Murphy, but man he must really be ticked at you....

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Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:09 am
ETHANOL, sparking a new industry?

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:46 pm

by JETTYWOLF » Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:46 pm
This topic was posted 4850 days ago

Check it out.

Fuel gauge/water sensor. New technology.

People who use their boats 4 times a year could need this. OR, Seatow!

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:46 pm
De-winterzing a KAD44P/EDC

Last post by waterdog247 « Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:33 pm
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by waterdog247 » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:23 am
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Received all the service records from the shop that did the mechanical survey and inspection. They performed a 200 hour service, and winterized the...

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Dog, just get the Pig Tail that fits your 30 AMP shore power plug to a regular house plug

Thanks Welder! That sounds like the way to go for me!

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Last post by waterdog247
Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:33 pm
Motor and outdrive stands:

Last post by NTGeorge « Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:44 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:28 pm
This topic was posted 4949 days ago

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Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:44 pm
Honda: Tests 200-225

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:26 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:46 pm
This topic was posted 4949 days ago
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23 Wooldridge test:

this is gonna hurt....somebody

CRACK (ing)....kills!

Sorry....couldn't find a pic of Honda's on a Rocksalt or...

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That's funny!!!!!

And I didn't even include any of AMF boats in NZ.

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:26 am
Newest toy...or is that business saver?

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:12 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:34 pm
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Since I have turned my garage, which never has a car in it into my shop because my boat and boat-port make it so nothing can go in the garage door,...

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Chaps,

Looks gets ya only so far....when she opens her yap, is when I wanna puke!
Her voice should be recorded, as a pest deterent.

She's a real...

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Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:12 pm
Wanted: BF225 Honda wiring harness

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:43 am

by JETTYWOLF » Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:43 am
This topic was posted 4970 days ago

Wanted: BF225 Honda wiring harness.....

Found me a nice running freshwater 2005 spare 225 Honda. Now, what I'd like is a wiring harness with key...

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Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:43 am

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