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    Phoenix Area Mechanics

    All -- Thanks for all the previous help over the years. I just moved to Phoenix and am looking for a reputable mechanic for a "winter" overhaul. I've got a 1994 Chapparal 205 SL LTD on a trailer with a mercruiser 5.7L Alpha I gen II. I'm looking to get the bellows and U-joints replaced at a...
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    UPDATE! 5.7L Water Pump / TStat Replacement

    Mornin all --<br /><br /> I'm getting ready to replace the water circulating pump (front of the motor) and Thermostat on a 1994 5.7L Mercruiser. <br /><br /> Anyone have any tips / tricks / problems to watch for? I figured I'd clean out as much of the water jacket in the block as I can get...
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    5.7L Water Pump Leak

    Mornin All ... I've got a seawater cooled 1994 Mercruiser 5.7L (Ser OF124711) that is leaking ever so slightly from the engine mounted water circulating pump (not the outdrive impeller). <br /><br />It looks to be coming from behind the pulley and leaks about 1 cup per hour. This is a new...
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    Flushing Motor --

    Mornin All --<br /><br /> Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha I Gen II... So I was flushing my motor and washing my boat after a stint in some salt water and I had a thought. <br /> I use Castrol Super Clean De-Greaser in the wash water when I'm getting road funk off the boat. While I was hooking up to run...
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    Ramps / Marinas in Atlantic Beach, NC (Morehead).

    Hey campers ...<br /><br /> I'm gonna be in Atlantic Beach, NC this summer and was thinking of draggin the boat along. Anyone know any good ramps to use and/or marinas/lots to leave the trailer and boat in?? I may have access to the ramp at the coast guard station, but I will still need a...
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    Georgetown, SC

    Mornin All ...<br /><br />I'm new to South Carolina and have been scouting out Georgetown, SC as my "spot" to get to and from the fishing in the Atlantic. I've got a couple of questions ..<br /><br />(1) Anyone know of anywhere in that area that sells bait (shrimp, squid, Hoo, etc)? Any that...
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