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    Trim Sender / Switch replacement on Pre-alpha

    I'm looking at replacing my trim sender & switch. The sender wires are rotted all the way through. I'm not sure about the condition of the bellows. If they are in good shape, I'd rather not have to replace them this year. The service manual describes the basic procedure for replacing the...
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    Sticking Choke

    The automatic choke on my mercruiser 233 (Ford 351W) sticks open when the engine is cold. I can get it to fall back closed by wiggling the throttle linkage on the carb, but It always re-sticks open when I throttle-up from the helm. (like when I try to give it some gas for starting). I'd like...
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    PC Chartplotter Installation

    I've been using my laptop, along with a handheld GPS as a chartplotter for a little while now. I run OpenCPN (A free, open source application), along with free electronic chart files (available from NOAA here) I really wanted something better than a laptop for watching while driving the...
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