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    What would be a safe media for...

    sand blasting a mercruiser outdrive? Is aluminum oxide to hard? If so what would be safe enough? THanks Hondo
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    OK, Info you need to give me Info I need

    Today I got the boat out for the second time in my ownership. Forst time on nearly glass smooth Conesus Lake. Here are the results. I would like to know what I would gain by going to a 14.5x19 prop. The 14.5x17 is a little chewed up also, the 19 is like new though I need to put in a new Flo-Torq...
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    Tips for removing flo-torq delrin sleeve

    I bought a new to me uswed propeller. The current sleeve appears to be worn and the inside is tapered small end aft large end forward. Any tips for removing this sleeve without removing everything? Thanks Hondo
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    How much lower unit oil?

    Ok I just changed out my water pump in my lower unit. (Mercruiser Alpha 1 1st Gen 260) Approximately how much gear oil does it take to fill? I put in (4) 8oz. tubes and am still not up to the vent hole. Just curious how many more tubes I should buy. Thanks Hondo
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    Starboard Sending Unit

    I just repaired the wiring and connectors going into the sending unit. The plastic disc inside that has the metallic contact points appears to be worn. Is there anyplace to purchase this one part or do I have to by the whole sending unit/limit switch kit? Man I sure would like to be able to just...
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    Mecruiser Flo torq questions

    Does anyone have pictures of a prop with a flo-torq? Assembled and dis assembled or know where I can find one? I just recieved a prop that is for mercruiser but the sterndrive side of it is missing something. The begining looks the shape of the rubber sleeve but then it is tapered down toward...
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    Need some quick help

    On ebay there is a prop that I could really use. It is item number 380005784539. Could somebody look at it for me? The blades look mint but the one picture of the hub does not look right. I sent the seller a question but not sure if he will get back to me in time. I would appreciate anyones...
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    Trim Switch on the Outdrive part number?

    I have an Alpha one outdrive. The trim indicator switch on the outdrive itself that sends the reading to the trim gauge needs to be fixed or replaced. None of my manuals show it or I haven't found it yet. Anyone know where I can find a part number? I guess what I need is the sending unit...
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    Walk through windshield question

    Can anyone show me a picture on how you walk through windshield latches closed as well as latching in the open position? Mine seems to be missing something and looks like it will be bouncing all over the place. It has the Black twist type latches for being closed but they are not even close to...
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    Mercruiser/Mercury Outboard

    Are Mercruiser I/O props and Mercury Outboard props interchangeable in the similar HP range. Going to look at an aluminum 15x17 prop tomorrow that is in good shape and cheap. It is black but do not know for sure what brand yet. current prop is 14.5x17. Thanks Hondo
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    Transom Saver for Sterndrive?

    I am curious if a transom saver is necessary or helpful with a sterndrive? Or would it be overkill? Boat transom is solid at this point no signs of any weakness. Thanks Hondo
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    Some Pics of my '87 SeaRay Monaco 197

    Figured I'd get some pics on here. Will need to get better ones as the weather improves. The vinyl is decent except for one tear along a seem in one of the lounge seats and some flaking where the PO used vinyl paint to freshen them up. Trying to decide how to improve that condition. (New vinyl...
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    Creating adjustable bunks

    The trailer that came with my boat is not right for the boat. It is more than solid enough and heavy enough. The only problem is that it has non-adjustble or moveable bunks. The one outer bunk sets right on the port strake. It needs to be moved in or out only a couple of inches. Short of...
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    Trim Guage Question

    Thanks to this forum I found the cause for my "Up" switch not working and fixed it. Now for my newest minor dilema. The trim guage either reads all the way down or all the way up nothing in-between. Is this simply a matter of replacing the gauge with a new one or is there possibly a deeper...
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    Looking for...

    I did not see in the rules where it was a no-no to ask if anyone has something that you are looking to buy. The Classified section only has boats as far as I can tell and not parts. So if it is ok I am looking for A convertible top or convertible top frame for the boat in my sig. I realize...
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    Gear Ratio ?

    I have a Mercruiser 260 Alpha 1 Sterndrive. S/N 0B643994. The decal with the gear ratio was painted over and ruined. Anyplace else I can find the gear ratio? It has a 14.5"x17" prop. Thanks Hondo
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    New Prop Question from new guy.

    For the boat in my signature, looking to pull some tubers, head out to fishing holes, and generally cruise with friends and family. Would like decent performance, hole shot, and fuel economy(if possible). I know that to get one thing you have to sacrifice another. So I guess that I am looking...
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    Rain Visor

    Where can I have a rain visor made for my '87 Sea Ray Monaco Bow Rider? One that will snap to the windshield and Bimini top. Thanks Hondo
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    Which mercruiser manual numbers? S/N inside

    OK here is the info I took off of the tags. Drive Unit S/N 0B643994 Transom Assembly S/N 0B54582 Engine S/N B625638 Does anyone know if these are available online ? Also I just quickly looked but did not get a number yet. It has an Edlebrock Carb would this be standard on a Sea Ray (1987)...
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    1987 Sea Ray Monaco 197?

    OK I just got my first "real" boat. Are any of you folks Sea Ray aficionados? I'd like top know where, besides Mercruiser shop manuals, I can get more info an this vintage of Sea Ray Boats. I thought that I was buying a Seville and it ended up being a Monaco. What are the differences. I think...
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