Power loss on the Itchen explained

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Power loss on the Itchen explained

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Whilst flushing the merc 115 this afternoon the reason Sunday's loss of power was found. No. 2 cylinder coil wire had fallen off the switch box - I found all the other connections on that switch box (it has 2) loose as well. :x Still, 48mph on 5 cylinders isn't that bad :D :D :D :wot:
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Pleased to here you found the problem, also I'd like to thank you for giving me a ride in your new boat... and curing my constipation.....!!!!.. :thanks:
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For Cardiff, can you run on 3 pots!! ( wee joke ) hope all goes well with the new toy & look forward to Cardiff :wot: pics great

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cool, lets see what it does on 6 pots and clean water!...Cardiff bay is not big enough :lol:

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petrolhead wrote:cool, lets see what it does on 6 pots and clean water!...Cardiff bay is not big enough :lol:

we can open the "lock gates" and send him out to sea!! ( wee joke :D ) :cheers:

looking forward to seeing the new toy :wot:

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