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    Jeff J replied to the thread SX-A thread repair.
    It looks like the helicoil and pan head screw with a gasket from a big Suzuki will be a good fix. I do not have a way to properly...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread LOWER END OIL CHANGE.
    I use the hand impact to loosen stuff all the time. I may have to try it for tightening but beating steel threads into something with...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread LOWER END OIL CHANGE.
    I was just thinking about this. I have yet to see a screwdriver or bit that properly fits a lower unit pan head style drain plug. The...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Best Outboard Motor Brands for Reliability and Long-Term Use.
    I guess if you’re a “prepper” worried about what may still run after the aliens drop a big EMP on us, it may affect the decision whether...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Best Outboard Motor Brands for Reliability and Long-Term Use.
    Saying a 2-Stroke is better than a 4-stroke like saying the Go Devil in my ‘47 Willys is a better engine than the 4.6L in my Ford F150...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Epic launch.
    I used to launch a boat with a 69 Bronco I owned at the time. I kept the rear brakes serviced and adjusted because I wanted that parking...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread LOWER END OIL CHANGE.
    It might be a generic torque table item for the thread diameter and pitch if the plug isn’t specifically called out.
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    Jeff J reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Port motor out! with Like Like.
    it would not turn over, or it would not fire. Two completely different issues. since you typed it would not turn over.....check the...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread 2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble.
    Should be good then. I can’t think of a better way to check it without a dedicated tester.
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    Jeff J replied to the thread 2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble.
    Have you load tested the battery to make sure the voltage drop doesn’t start there?
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    Jeff J replied to the thread 2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble.
    Is the 2005 fuel injected? We had a newer one do exactly like you described out on the lake. The fuel pump was failing. It was only...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Tell tale not peeing.
    I grease the heck out of the impeller, cup and base plate. Anywhere rubber is going to rub gets marine grease just like the prop shaft...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Tell tale not peeing.
    The bigger Yamahas can do that. I burned up a water pump housing on an F150 after installing a full impeller kit then tried to check it...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread SX-A thread repair.
    No real pressure in this application so I would be willing to try a threadsert but I do not see how one would change the problem. There...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread SX-A thread repair.
    Not sure I want to risk digging the helicoil out at this point. I never had one leak like this (not the first time I put a helicoil in a...
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