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my problem I guess is I dont know what im doing, though keen to learn as when I sail I want to know the motor (I thought I bought a sail boat but for now I bought a motor)I have to shift the b ... - by mirida
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mirida are you absolutely sure the problem is not a bad gauge?? I have seen this before. Is the engine making any new noise or knocking? ... - by sailingerie
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thanks sailgerie, have changed from elec gauge to new capillary type both gauges read the same. ... - by mirida
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have had the boat 5mths sound really well with no uneven shudders or knocks backs right down to idle does not miss a beat blows more blueish smoke than it should though has not been used for years and ... - by mirida
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Does it drink oil? More than a pint in 50 hours could indicate a need for a rebuild; rings valves etc. Try this; tie her up and run full bore for five minutes or so and see if the blue smoke turns b ... - by matt_morehouse
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Thanks for your advise Matt,to date its oil level is good (not burning or leaking)though to see the oil guage at its worst paranoia sets in hence short trips so the hours Ive had running are n ... - by mirida