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    What to use to "glue" transducer to hull

    Do you have a suggestion on which slow cure to use?
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    What to use to "glue" transducer to hull

    Guys, My 2000 Larsons transducer finally gave up so I found a replacement and have removed the old one. Now what do I use to affix it to the hull. I've read slow cure epoxy but I see many people using JB Weld 5 minute hold 1 hour cure. What's the correct epoxy to use? Thanks in advance.
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    Need new block drain plugs for 5.0 GL PEFS

    I've chased the threads and they are clean as can be. I tried using the white plumbing tape and that didn't help at all. It's very confusing as I lined up the original and new and they look identical except the original has a smaller hole in the middle of the plug which should matter but it's...
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    Need new block drain plugs for 5.0 GL PEFS

    Guys, I need new block drain plugs for my 5.0 GL PEFS. I purchase 1/4 npt (I think this is what I bought) and they thread in correctly but leak like a sieve. I put one of the worn out originals back in and it doesn't leak. So I'm looking for these again.
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    Replacing my speedometer pickup what sealant to use

    It's a fiberglass boat and I'm looking for better sealant recommendations. The silicone was applied at the factory and has worked for 24 years but I'm open to whatever is better.
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    Brass block drain plug leaking like a sieve

    Guys, This year I purchased new brass block drain plugs and I used a thread cleaning chaser to clean our the existing holes. The chaser was easy to use and I didn't even have to use a wrench to screw it in and out so the threads were mostly clean. I put in the new brass plug, tightened it...
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    Replacing my speedometer pickup what sealant to use

    Guys, I'm replacing my boats speedometer pickup and I'm wondering what sealant I should use as the old one looks like it was put on with clear silicon. Is that what I should use?
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    Lowrance 3500 transducer bit the dust after 24 years

    Guys, Today my Lowrance 3500 depth gauge started the dreaded .5 flash which I assume means the transducer has finally bit the dust. I know nothing about depth finders but was hoping you guys might know a source for a replacement transducer. I also have read just enough to be dangerous and...
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    SX-M outdrive not going into reverse consistently

    Thanks, yes the shift cable shifts the shift assembly into forward and reverse just fine. It's just not fully "catching" making me believe the clutch is worn out.
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    SX-M outdrive not going into reverse consistently

    Guys, My SM-X outdrive just started not wanting to engage into reverse. When I put it in reverse it sometimes goes in immediately and once in a while it takes 4-5 seconds. I checked the shift cable and it's "snapping" the gear into reverse so I'm confidant that it's not a shift cable issue...
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    Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta outdrive oil?

    Nearly every pump I see on Amazon states not for Volvo so It's makes me wonder if any of them will work with the SX drive.
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    Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta outdrive oil?

    Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta outdrive oil? Also where do you source the gear oil pump that fits the SX outdrive? TIA.
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    Non slip adhesive padding - removal and replacemet

    Any suggestions on replacement products to use on a trailer?
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    I'm confused at how electric brakes have more points of possible failure than surge brakes. Everything you listed for surge brakes is a point of failure - the actuator, brake lines, wheel cylinders. For electric the only point of failure is the power to the actuator. Seems a lot less likely...
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    Non slip adhesive padding - removal and replacemet

    So the next step in my trailer restoration is to remove the old dry rotted non slip padding on each side of and on top of my fenders. The old was in such bad shape it came off but left the adhesive and a plastic film. Now I need to get that off and find replacement. Any suggestions for either...
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