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    Best place for Mercruiser tools?

    I've got an ever growing list of tools I need but can't find a place that has all or most of them at a decent price - and suggestions? So far I need.... Hinge pin tool Shift cable tool - 9/16 socket Bellows stretcher Outdrive install tool Also possibly alignment tool for the Gimbal bearing.
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    Mercruiser 170 - plan of attack to get it started

    Just got my Four Winns 1986 190 Horizion with a Merc 170. It hasn't been started in 2 years and I haven't tried to crank it yet. Here's my current plan - please let me know if you think I'm missing something. 1. Replace impeller - seems like something I need to do just to be sure - although I'm...
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    86 Four Winns 190 Horizion - refinishing advice?

    Well here we go! I've just gotten my hands on my first project which I quickly got stuck in my yard (see thread here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=426093) but am working away on getting things up & running. I'm focused now on bellows, impeller, motor, etc but trying to get an idea...
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    rookie move: trailer stuck, advise [fixed!]

    Hey all, I made a nice move Monday night trying to get creative on parking my boat and got the trailer stuck on the ground. It scraped the dirt and is caught on a slight decline that drops of a bit after that (see pic). Need advice on how to lift/turn without it rolling down the hill. I have...
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