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    bilge pumps....which one?

    1978 Cobalt has origional bilge pump with a float switch and is getting weak - have to push water into it from the outside to prime it. I am going to replace it but have a few questions. The pump is not in the bilge, it is located next to the tilt/trim pump and has a hose into the bilge...
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    best products to remove oxidation

    My boat has medium oxidation. Can regular old rubbing compound be used on the finish without hurting the gelcoat? The boat is old (1978) and until last year was in covered storage for around 10 years. Also, is it possible/sane to floor right over the top of old soft flooring? Thanks for the...
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    recommended batteries

    Have 1979 Cobalt i/o 350. Batteries are old and worn out. Running two with a switch plate. Just wondering what type/brand of battery is best??
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    truck motor vs marine motor

    Have a 19' cobalt with 350 motor out of truck in it. Bought it cheap and was curious as to whether the motor is going to hold together. It had 20k on rebuild before it went in the boat. Sure seems like a lot more stress on motor in boat vs truck. Should I just run it till it dies and then go...
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    IGNITION SYSTEM ON 105 HP CHRYSLER

    HELLO ALL. NEW TO THIS BOARD BUT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. HAVE A 1985 CHRYSLER 105 HP 2 STROKE AND NOT GETTING ANY SPARK. HAS AN IGNITON BOX AND DISTRIBUTER WITH POINTS. CHANGED OUT 4 BOXES AND STILL NO SPARK. THE BOXES WERE GIVEN TO US SO NO HARM. NEW TO THE...
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