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    Why Automatics, Not Standards?

    Looking at a 1998 Explorer with a V6 5-spd. Obviously the guy is having trouble selling it because he has gone to $3,950 OBO for a rig with only 107K. An automatic would go for $5,500 easily.<br /><br />Thoughts?<br /><br />Barrybob
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    Why Automatics, Not Standards?

    Looking at a 1998 Explorer with a V6 5-spd. Obviously the guy is having trouble selling it because he has gone to $3,950 OBO for a rig with only 107K. An automatic would go for $5,500 easily.<br /><br />Thoughts?<br /><br />Barrybob
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    Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

    My outdrive is tilted in the full up position and I can't tilt it down because my winter storage location has low ground clearance. Must the drive be tilted down to run on muffs?<br /><br />Also, does it matter which side of the outdrive you put the hose-side of the muff?<br /><br />Thanks<br...
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    Merc 120: Lower Unit Oil Vent Location

    I have a 1983 Glastron with a 120 Mercruiser. I have found the bottom oil fill and have located a "oil vent" up high, above the steering pistons. I filled the lower hole with a squeeze tube (1 qt. bottle) but nothing came out the top vent hole. <br /><br />Newer Merc owners say their oil vent...
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    1983 Merc 120: Oil Vent Location?

    I have a 1983 Glastron with a 120 Mercruiser. I have found the bottom oil fill and have located a "oil vent" up high, above the steering pistons.<br /><br /> I filled the lower hole with a squeeze tube (1 qt. bottle) but nothing came out the top vent hole. Newer Merc owners say their oil vent...
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    A Chevy?

    I can't bring myself to get a Blazer. I have a '94 Silverado with 192K mi. and am spoiled. With no job, I'm trying to sell the truck and get another tow vehicle for the same dollars. If I can get around $4,000 for the truck, I can get a Jeep or Explorer with about 115K miles.<br /><br />I...
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    A Chevy?

    I can't bring myself to get a Blazer. I have a '94 Silverado with 192K mi. and am spoiled. With no job, I'm trying to sell the truck and get another tow vehicle for the same dollars. If I can get around $4,000 for the truck, I can get a Jeep or Explorer with about 115K miles.<br /><br />I...
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    Who Tows 19' Boat w/6 Cylinder '96 Explorer or '96 Grand Cherokee?

    I'm considering a 1996 Ford Explorer or 1996 Grand Cherokee to tow my 19' Glastron bowrider w/120 hp Merc.<br /><br />Both these vehicles that year were available in 6 cyl. and 8 cyl. and I'm wondering if a 6 cyl. will do. Plkease don't ask how much my boat weighs - it is under a tarp on my...
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    Tow 19' Boat w/Toyota? Your Tow Vehicle?

    I currently have a 19' Conroy (Glastron) bowrider with 120hp Mercruiser that I am towing with a 1994 Silverado 4wd XCab that has 192K miles.<br /><br />My wife is bugging me to get something that gets better mileage because we only need the truck to tow the boat about 10 times each year.<br...
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    Winterizing (Wher's My Gear Oil Drain - Mercruiser)?

    Sorry for putting this in General Forum but I'm working on the boat as I type.<br /><br />I am winterizing my 1983 120 hp I/O Mercruiser and want to change my gear drive oil but can't find a drain or hole to put it in.<br /><br />Can anyone tell me where the drain and fill hole are? Does it use...
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    Winterizing (Wher's My Gear Oil Drain - Mercruiser)?

    Sorry for putting this in General Forum but I'm working on the boat as I type.<br /><br />I am winterizing my 1983 120 hp I/O Mercruiser and want to change my gear drive oil but can't find a drain or hole to put it in.<br /><br />Can anyone tell me where the drain and fill hole are? Does it use...
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    Where's My Outdrive Gear Drain (Mercruiser)? URGENT!

    I am winterizing my 1983 120 hp I/O Mercruiser and want to change my gear drive oil but can't find a drain or hole to put it in.<br /><br />Can anyone tell me where the drain and fill hole are? Does it use engine oil from the motor?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Barry
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    Ramp Basics - My First Day Performance

    If you tuned into my previous thread, I asked folks for advice and a checklist.<br /><br />Last Saturday I brought the family to the small lake in our town on Sunday am. A nice quiet time where I could take my time with the basics.<br /><br />I got the boat in the water and ther family in the...
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    Fishfinder Transducer Placement

    I just bought a Hummingbird Piranha 5 (wide angle) and am wondering about placement of the transducer on the transom. The question is: Will placement of the transducer on the transom be affected by its proximity to another transducer for the speedometer (also on the transom)?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Ramp Basics?

    Can you all give your "step-by-step" guide to launching and "putting back on the trailer" my 19' bowrider on a standard paved ramp?<br /><br />First-time boater here. I've had and driven some small boats with trailers and just bought a 19' Glastron bowrider which I will trailer to Lake...
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