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    Alignment tool stuck

    Good day fellas...I have managed to get my tool stuck....again....gen 1...it fully slid in to coupler and its cam back a bit but now stuck and I can't remember how I got it out before. Help please
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    Stringer install

    I am about to start the install process and have read many different posts on this. My stringers fit well with little gap between hull and stringer. Some say I can install resin and cabosil along sides for the radio's and then just tab in with 1708. Some say peanut butter underneath with foam...
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    21 foot fiberglass boat

    I have gutted my boat and have put it all back together with new stringers and such. I am curious on the flotation foam and if I can put boat in the water without it. I will use it once my bank account recovers from the rest of the project lol. Bad idea. Good idea?
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    Aluminum intake corrosion

    I've noticed some white corrosion starting on my intake. How do I get rid of that and stop it from happejing
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    Swim platform

    Planning on building a swim platform and looking for some advice as to what materials to use. End result will be fiberglass and gel coat.
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    Flotation foam

    I have found a soft spot in the fiberglass on my floor. I have cut the fiberglass back and found rotten plywood. The foam is dry right to the bottom and zero damage to the stringer. Now is that foam supposed to be really light kinda deal as it is
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    Lewmar 700 pro series anchor winch

    I've purchased new system and have a few questions. My boat is 23 foot fiberglass with a cuddy. Is this enough machine for the boat. I've been told yes but hoping for more yesses. How much chain should I run before rope. Or all chain. Anchor is 25 pounds
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    Water in u joint bellows

    Good day, I have pulled outdrive and have found a small amount of water in the bellows. There's no rust on u joints and so on. Any suggestions or is it normal
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    Engine fogging

    Quick and easy question...if I fog my engine for winter will it gum up my carb...boat is running sweet and I don't want issues in spring
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    Flotation foam

    I'm not sure if I'm in the proper section for this but here goes. My boat is a 23 foot with a cabin in front with storage under cushions. In rough water it's loud as heck when I'm hitting waves. If I were to use spray foam in the storage areas..would that stop noise and perhaps help buoyancy.
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    Mercruiser trim pump issue

    Good day. I have installed a used trim pump in my 1975 campion boat. It works good aside from these 2 issues. First being when I put it all the way down it comes back up a bit on its own. Second when I'm trimking up or down while under way the alt meter on dash jumps up. Any ideas
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    Found rotten wood

    As I was installing a swim grid I found on one side of my transom rotten wood were my tie down hook is( wich was loose). I can access the wood from the inside to do the repair. The outside fiberglass of the transom is solid. Here is a pic from inside boat...any suggestions appreciate
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    Removing trim hose block

    Posting for another ...here's a pic of what he is trying to get off...any help appreciated the junction box assembly
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    Exhaust bellows ripped

    I have an mc-1 outdrive and I changed the boots when I bought the boat. I used oem parts and I got back from lake today and was strapping boat down and saw the exhaust bellows ripped open. No idea why...what is the common problem or is there one...it's definitely not age. And it's definitely not...
  15. J

    Ford 302 spark plug read

    Here is a few pics of plugs after switching to 4 barrel carb and intake. To me they look ok...any suggestions
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    Ford 302...closed cooling

    After I installed new intake and carb I took boat out and she ran beautifully...not a single issue....next day I was running it on muffs and one of the hoses coming from thermostat housing blew off...no rhyme or reason. Temp was same as always. I suspected maybe rad cap....I changed it for a 16...
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    1993 4.3 engine oil type

    Posting for a friend who has purchased boat and need to know what engine type is best suited. Thanks
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    New intake...port for pcv and for vaccume

    Curious if this is correct. The one with hose goes to my vaccume gauge...other port for pcv
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    Ford 302 (888) wiring confusion

    I was in boat cleaning up wires and such and I've confused myself. Pertronix dizzy...pertronix flame thrower coil. From staryer solinoid I have yellow wire from s terminal going into wiring harness. I terminal goes to coil positive with a jumper going to electric choke. I've removed resistance...
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    Intake manifold verification

    Good day. Just want to verify this intake for my ford 302. I'm installing a new edelbrock 600cfm marine carb. Does this intake work before I order it. Or do I need marine intake if there is a difference. I have closed cooling system if that makes a difference
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