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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Is that enough, Cabosil doesn't go far? I've only seen it in large bags
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    Turkey's are coming for you

    Cut the grass yesterday and noticed crap and the mess on the door, so moved the camera to the door. Have seen small birds pic at their own reflection, and now a Turkey. He sure got to jumping around Closed the curtains and moved chair in front of door, hope that stops them
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    Turkey's are coming for you

    Most Turkey's stay clear of people, but Turkey's at my rental say, differently. There were 4 Tom's
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    Happy birthday, TP!

    Happy BD
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    Seized engine

    ^^^Agree
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    Could I use isolator to charge AGM battery

    There are true AGM's like Odyssey, Lifeline, Trojan and there are others like Duracell, Mercruiser, Quicksilver, West Marine, Diehard which are AGM's but not much more then an improved lead acid. Odyssey needs a AGM charger, the Duracell works fine with a LA charger. Can find this info on the...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Diameter of tubes, size of Bat cables, control cables and others. Haven't measured mine but think they are 2.5 ID, look to be 3 OD
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Good point Where you going to place them?
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Folks buy/sell all kinds on stuff including 4cyl and Alpha drives. Their not all go fasters
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Might post your stuff on OSO swap page
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    Whole series of weird, seemingly unrelated events on Mercruiser 5.0L/Bravo 3

    The drive cannot be worked on in the water, it has to be pulled Nothing in life is 100% but what I'm seeing is the cable is moving further than it should even if working correctly, and you might get it in gear not running, but no way to get it back out. Should not be able to move it in either...
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    Whole series of weird, seemingly unrelated events on Mercruiser 5.0L/Bravo 3

    A B3 shift cable moving without the motor running would have me looking at the shift linkage and cam assembly. There is a set screw (item 15) which tightens against the shift shaft that moves the cam https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/46858223/28171122
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    7.4 GS (1998) DP Idle Fluctuation, Specific RPM range

    Sorry for taking a while, was on a cruise last weak Really need a scanner like Diacom to watch what is happening/changing as throttle changes Been unable to find your serial number or using other numbers provided Using the 7.4GS indicates fuel pressure should be 39psi +/- 3 Your issue might...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    As G Dad always said , first lair doesn't stand a chance True gas is gas, but the higher octane the higher the temps can become before per-ignition But on other things of "likes" Every time I connect a trailer (new or old) the truck starts automatically turning on lights and turn signals. ON...
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    2018 Mercury 4 stroke - Service Manual

    Looked your motor up at Mercury parts catalog using your serial number Shows latest service manual 8M0109954 , doing a search showing under $100 Also shows parts manual of 8M0087973 but most don't need it because you can find the part numbers online in several places
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