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    Gimble Bearing grease

    1996 Mercruiser MCM 5.7 LX EFI out drive Bravo 2. Manual says to lube gimble bearing zerk fitting using Quicksilver U-joint and gimble bearing grease. My question is, can I purchase a substitute grease at an auto parts store. Thank you for your time. Daniel
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    5.7 mercruiser thermostat bolts

    I own a 1996 Mercruiser 5.7. I would like to replace the thermostat,Looking at the two bolts on the housing they sure look like torx. Am I in the ball park? Could there be a special socket for these bolts? Thank you in in advance for your time...
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    Raw Water Pump Question.

    I own a 1996 Pro-Line 231. Mercruiser Engine MCM 5.7 LX EFI Stern drive : Bravo two I have a need to rebuild the raw water pump. I have the pump on my desk next to me. I need to purchase a rebuild kit, Here is where the confusion comes in. My pump has a part number on it :46-807151 It is the...
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    Hardtop Pipe Diameter

    I just purchased a 1996 Pro Line 231 with a factory hardtop. I have the boat shrink wrapped and in storage. One thing I forgot to do is measure the hardtop pipe diameter. I would like to order 2 more rod holders for the rocket launcher to add to the 4 that are there. Would anyone that has...
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    Bad Breaker?

    I purchased a Pro-Line 231 1996. I have a problem with spreader lites on hard top. When switched on the deck lites also come on. The breaker holds for about 2 minutes. It will reset instantly for another 2 minutes. I guess my question would be: could the breaker be getting weak or faulty. This...
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    Fogging fuel injected engine 5.7 Mercruiser

    I think I may of done something without proper research. I was winterizing engine with kit (5 gallon bottle, muffs, -100 antifreez) New set of muffs, the best I could buy. They did not make a good seal around intake. The sea water pump froze up .I stopped engine pulled pump for rebuild. I...
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