I think the handhelds are so cheap because they sample the air against clean air baseline. That’s why they have that warm up period. The integrated would have to have a different calibrated type sensor
I just ordered and got a cheapie. Last time I was out on my boat with my dad trolling around he swore he smelled gas. I’m pretty sure the portable tank for the kicker was just venting a little where he could smell it. I couldn’t find any fumes multiple times even after I pulled it out of...
I just got the motor hung on my kicker bracket. It didn’t come with a control harness so I had to use the ELRA harness from the old motor: The new (ELRY) motor has an extra male bullet connector that is connected to the grounds. I’ve hooked it all up it’s just that dangling. All other...
Volvo does spec their own fluid but also states in manual that Dexron III ATF is acceptable.. keep in mind that Dex III ATF is a 10w ISO 32 hydraulic oil as is most “ Power Steering “ fluids
It is for sure the last fiberglass boat that I’m going to break down for parts. But also I have a spare everything for my ‘new’ boat except a shifter and an engine, so I really shouldn’t ever need another.
I finished chopping up my last parts boat last night. It was a1988 Regal Medallion 185 last in the water in ‘22. I bought it as a parts boat that I suspected was safe enough for a cruise or 2. It was very rough interior wise but had a solid floor. The motor mounts ended up ripping out and had...
Forgot to update this. Drove to get the new old 9.9 ( T9.9 ELRY ) and it is for sure a low hour non commercial use motor. Sold by the dealer I bought it from originally.
Had a slight whoopsie that the guy that helped me load it must have missed as well. But nothing major. Transported on the...
I can’t see what’s going on in the video but can kinda see you have sanded past the gel coat in the picture. That’s not good. Your boat isn’t painted it’s gel coated.
Very common to scuff and paint an old fiberglass boat. Just don’t try to remove the gel coat. To repair what you did just get a...
Clear all the way down to the lower unit. It was only throwing a light mist and steam before but impeller also still looked good. Previous owner discounted it quite a bit and I didn’t think anything of it and simply ordered a new OEM kit.. I would invest more time and $$ into it if it were in...
I forgot to update this after first outing. Obviously knowing it’s an ‘89 it had a high probability of breaking down first time out.. and it did.
The 9.9 Yamaha starts hard, smokes and doesn’t pee correctly even with a new impeller ( spits and spurts ) It runs fine but with all the work it...
I’m going to go for it. I really wanted another 4 stroke FI Suzuki but it’s not in the cards this year with the boat purchase and it may not be next year so this should plug and play onto my controls and away I’ll go. Hang onto the old motor for parts
The one I have just has many signs of being a worn out high hour motor when you look close. I missed it when I bought it truthfully as once running it does run good. I don’t have time to go through it myself and the local marine repair shop would figure $600 to go through it, and then you factor...
