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    Another engine temperature issue

    Any idea how can I check if the the heat exchanger is clogged, not outdrives this boat use direct drive transmission
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    Another engine temperature issue

    Yes water test been done on the ps cooler and the lines, yes laser gun been used to be sure the temp is accurate.
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    Another engine temperature issue

    Hi mr bondo boat is a 1989, not very sure how old is the fresh water system, flow test can you explain better thanks
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    Another engine temperature issue

    Boat is inboard twin mercruiser 5.7 carbureted engines, fresh coolant system both engines one engine shows temp running in the ocean 1500 rpm 165, the other engine 190-200, both engines raw sea water pumps new, both engines not thermostat, hoses been clean of debris or obstruction, the engine...
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    Steering cylinder leaks, steering wheel loose, boat goes everywhere

    Ok, to add oil is behind the helm is a small cap, I cant see any fluid tank.
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    Question about finish new floor before gelcoat

    This is my new floor wellcraft 18 fisherman, my question is in the borders where the floor was tabbed to the old one after sanding is almost smooth I will paint the entire inside with gelcoat, what can i use to give the floor a smooth finish before I paint, been reading about differents product...
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    Question about finish new floor before gelcoat

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    Steering cylinder leaks, steering wheel loose, boat goes everywhere

    This is what I have in the boat before the cylinder was leaking the steering wheel didnt have a limit or stop, like when you turn your car to right or left the steering wheel stop after the tire turn.
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    Steering cylinder leaks, steering wheel loose, boat goes everywhere

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    Steering cylinder leaks, steering wheel loose, boat goes everywhere

    Hi the boat has 2 motors 350 volvos direct drive not outdrive they installed a system only one cilinder for both engines, i will take a better picture of the setup.
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    Reconnecting Hoses to Sea Water Pump

    I have the same issue I have two motors and guess how many impellers I burned 8, until i find out one was a clockwise rotation engine and the other is a standar rotation, finally have the correct.
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    Steering cylinder leaks, steering wheel loose, boat goes everywhere

    This boat have 2 inboards mercruiser 1989, 30 foot boat, the steering was loose not limit to left or right, yesterday went for a ride boat going everywhere, steering wheel spin but not moving the hidraulic cylinder in back, came back to dock and find out a leak on the cylinder, if I replaced the...
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    what material for new floor

    I'm getting ready to put new floor on my wellcraft old floor is cut, old flotation foam been removed, stringers are solid as a rock, will use plywood for floor I would like to paint with gel coat after is done what fiberglass mat should I use how many layers in top and under.
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    1987 evinrude 155 HP, trying to start, No spark

    Hello guys need help I have a 1987 155hp evinrude we are in the process of redoing the floor and the electric, this engine has a lot of electric issues, bad wires, I want to try to do the best to fix this issues, engine was running before we cut the floor I want to start the engine on the stand...
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    wellcraft 18 offshore electric panel

    Hi there I'm rebuilding a 1987 wellccraft 18 offshore center console remove the floor, removed the foam and getting ready to clean old wires and redo all my electrical, bilge pumps, anchor light, etc, I have behinf the center console a fuse box where all my wires are connected, I would like to...
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