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    No. But if they are doing the full 300 hour...

    No. But if they are doing the full 300 hour service then it does sound reasonable.
  2. That's a mess. Good luck. Not sure anyone here...

    That's a mess. Good luck. Not sure anyone here can help with what you have described.
  3. Thread: New v6 vs new v8.

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    Not a bass boat here, twin 300 V8's on a 32'...

    Not a bass boat here, twin 300 V8's on a 32' Kingfisher. Incredible power, incredibly reliable and simple maintenance. Merc V8 is the way to go. 200+ hours this calendar year, 209 miles last trip....
  4. Thread: Engine Oil

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    Your manual says you can use either. The vague...

    Your manual says you can use either. The vague language is indeed vague and lists the 25W-40 as an "option." I would consider either oil as acceptable considering their wording, as long as it meets...
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    I think I'd be concerned, not specifically about...

    I think I'd be concerned, not specifically about the water pump, but the maintenance in general. If the water pump is functional - which you can currently tell by water temperature and by the...
  6. Thread: Engine Overheating

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    Ah, I thought it was some water critter. That...

    Ah, I thought it was some water critter. That makes more sense to me now.
  7. Thread: Engine Overheating

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    Yea we don't have no "Mud Daubers".....whatever...

    Yea we don't have no "Mud Daubers".....whatever that is.....water is clean here, no bugs or critters. That's just weird...and disgusting. :)
  8. Thread: R vs Pro XS

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    Well, yea it is feasible to spend hours debating...

    Well, yea it is feasible to spend hours debating every aspect. I am not at all implying that you have all of those hours available to spend on the OP's question - Don, you spend a ton of your...
  9. Thread: Engine Overheating

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    My 150 FS runs perfectly on muffs. My 9.9...

    My 150 FS runs perfectly on muffs. My 9.9 ProKicker needs a quick squeeze to prime it them runs forever on muffs - because it's small and skinny down there!. The issue is model-specific, not a...
  10. Thread: R vs Pro XS

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    The OP is asking hypothetical questions, like...

    The OP is asking hypothetical questions, like someone shopping for an engine, comparing models, specs. etc. What "incorrect information" the thread is riddled with would be the most valuable...
  11. Thread: Engine Oil

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    Disregard what I said in post #3 about viscosity....

    Disregard what I said in post #3 about viscosity. I erroneously assumed all engines specified viscosity by ambient temperatures, mine does. The OP’s apparently does not. Sorry for the misinformation.
  12. Thread: Engine Oil

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    I'd take a look at the label and see if it meets...

    I'd take a look at the label and see if it meets the specifications in YOUR owner's manual under "oil recommendations." This is pretty common language for Four-stroke models below: (However I do not...
  13. Thread: Engine Overheating

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    Running on "muffs" you need to be sure your...

    Running on "muffs" you need to be sure your engine is getting sufficient water. Did you have a good stream from the tell-tale? If not sure, I'd start here for sure.

    I know on one of my outboards...
  14. Yea, that's the going rate. Even my usually...

    Yea, that's the going rate. Even my usually best-priced, licensed Mercury dealer who is not a board sponsor and shall remain un-named is at the same price point.
  15. Thread: Torque Specs 300XL

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    Torque Specs 300XL

    Doing a 300-hour service on my buddy's boat with twin 300XL's (SN 3B215946) We don't have a manual yet but plan to get one soon. I'm looking for the torque specs for:

    1) Alternator bolts for belt...
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    And you would believe correctly…..as clearly...

    And you would believe correctly…..as clearly stated in the FAQ on fuel….

    Fuel Selection:

    Make your fuel selections based on the following criteria, IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

    -High Traffic,...
  17. Thread: 2023 Mercury 115

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    Since you did not mention it, I'll ask if you are...

    Since you did not mention it, I'll ask if you are trimming the engine up to maximum (as far up as possible without aerating the prop?)
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    THIS LINK...

    THIS LINK was posted in Post #5 and links you to the FULL “FUEL & FUEL ADDITIVES FOR 4-STROKE MODELS” FAQ post which is, per Don, still current and applicable. IF you didn’t click on the link above...
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    I added THIS SWITCH...

    I added THIS SWITCH to my boat, So far no issues at all.
  20. Thread: Shifter issue

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    Assuming you have remote controls and not a...

    Assuming you have remote controls and not a tiller, there is a section in your owner's manual in the installation section that addresses the shifter cable installation and proper adjustment. That may...
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    Control Cable Replacement(s)

    During my last annual maintenance, I noticed both of my control cables for the main engine were in need of replacement (see photo :doh:) I replaced both cables today. I left both the shift/throttle...
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    In addition to what's already been said,...

    In addition to what's already been said, according to my manual, removing the restrictor will result in the engine going into Guardian mode and the RPMs will be limited. Look in the engine guardian...
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    Again, if you understand how to properly operate...

    Again, if you understand how to properly operate a boat, this is an unnecessary product. Navigation is fairly simple: IF you do not have a clear picture of the water you are about to enter, slow the...
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    Sorry but I didn't even read past "40 MPH in a...

    Sorry but I didn't even read past "40 MPH in a creek channel" in the Facebook story. Know your water, bud.
  25. Great pro explanation to confirm not only what...

    Great pro explanation to confirm not only what others have said: Don't do that! And confirms what the owners manual says: Slightly open the throttle and be prepared to reduce engine throttle once...
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