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    Running non ethanal during layup

    I was thinking about disconnecting the gas line between the water separator and the fuel pump and sticking the hose in a can of Ethanol free gas ( the stuff they sell at HD) running it for 20 minutes to get it in the carb for winter storage. Think it's worth the effort? Getting old rebuilding...
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    Prop hub slipping?

    I'm wondering how a prop hub slips. It's locked together with groves and pressed into the prop. It seems like it would either work or not work. Once something blows out the shaft would just spin with any kind of load on the prop especially getting out of the hole? The reason I ask is my engine...
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    Do I have a low oil alarm?

    I want to make sure I have one in the event of an oil pan blowout or anything else How do I know if I have one? Where is it and how do I test it? 1990 4.3 Mercruiser
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    using pneumatic brake bleeder for oil?

    I have the pump in the link. I'm wondering if it would work to suck the oil out the motor. The dipstick rusted so using the screw top way won't work and I need to send a tube down the dipstick into the oil pan. I was going to order a 12 volt oil extractor which is cheap enough but I already...
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    Harbor Freight Trac Racks

    Thinking about picking these up but they look really tall. Tighter to the cab roof would look the best I believe they are 4 inches taller the the actual Trac Rac brand according to the specs. 34" vs 30" Anyone buy these and have an opinion...
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    surging after carb rebuild

    Fist run of the season with last years gas after a full carb rebuild Brand new fuel pump and water separator The boat ran perfect for about 20 minutes. Then on the return trip to the ramp it was surging what seems like the exact timing with the fuel pump pumping. Consistent with no hesitation...
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    What size drag link socket

    1990 Alpha one Gen one I can't get the drain plug out on my outdrive. I'm reading a drag link socket is the tool to use but they come in all different sizes. Obviously I want one that will fill the groove tight What size should I get for a tight fit? Biggest screwdriver I have didn't work. I...
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    Spray or roller for Wellwood carpet adhesive

    Installing my carpet tomorrow on my deck. It's wide open flat except for 16" up the walls so should be pretty simple ( I hope) About 7x7 I could roll it with a paint roller or use my never used HF Spray gun Which would be kinda fun What do you recommend? Any tips besides laying it all out...
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    Bogging at low idle.....carb issue?

    4.3 2 bbl electric choke On muffs Stays running at higher RPM's and sounds fairly smooth At idle it stalls when cold BUT if I close the butterfly to almost closed it revs up. I can sorta control the RPM's with the butterfly. Seems to stay running better at idle when warm but still not good...
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    Replacing alpha one retainer nut

    Alpha one Gen one The nut doesn't slide over the u joints Can I slide out the shaft and bearing and whatever else is in there and just slide it back in easy with some new grease? or.... Are there shims and possible issues involved that I definitely don't want to get involved with redoing the...
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    Changed Bellows still have water

    Last year I changed the u joint bellows, gimbal bearing and lower shift cable and boot. I pulled the outdrive off without being in the water yet this year and water came out when I separated the outdrive. I have run it on muffs this year There is watered down grease and water in the u joint...
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    Door latch broke

    The little spin latch that holds the bifold cabin door closed broke. I googled every name I can think of but nothing came up. Any idea of what this latch is called or if it's even available? If not any ideas on a different approach? Without it the door slams around. It's a glass door so I can't...
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    Wise vs Deckmate seats

    I'm ordering new back to back seats. They look almost the same, same size and are around the same price. Both have mixed reviews. Both say the base is pretty crappy. Wise reviews say the seat is rock hard. I'm wondering if Deckmate are any softer/more comfortable Anyone have experience with...
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    Hard shifting after new lower cable....sometimes

    I replaced the lower shifter cable last year. Immediately after, shifting from forward to neutral would bind up. To try to explain it, it would be like a shock absorber or pushing against an air pocket where it wanted to push back almost bouncy feeling. Like trying to push the inner cable but...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I'm starting to replace my rotten floor. How do I remove the plywood from the sidewalls? Will the plywood just pop off when I start prying on it? It looks like its wrapped in epoxy up the wall sealing where the wall and floor meet I'm worried if I Sawzall it I could cut into the hull. It seems...
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    How to change oil with a rusted dipstick?

    Mercruiser 4.3 Dipstick rusted though real low down by the engine. I have carpet walls on the sides of the engine which makes seeing and getting your hand in their nearly impossible ( horrible design). I would have tried make a coupler with a rubber hose and hose clamps but I don't see that...
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    How long to idle engine to circulate fuel stabilizer through system

    Sterndrive. I know this is boat specific but in general how long do you idle in the driveway to be sure the fuel stabilizer that you just dumped in the gas tank( then flushed with gas to be sure it made it to the tank) gets through the lines, water separator and carb 4.3 mercruiser if it...
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    Missing rear Zinc bolt Alpha 1...any issues?

    Smashed zinc to get the bolt out on an an Alpha 1 Gen 1 (the rear bolt) THe hex bolt from under the zinc is in Will I have issues with water between the halves without the zinc and zinc bolt. Everything else is bolted tight I guess what I'm asking is with the bolt in from underneath a half...
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    Can't separate lower unit Alpha one

    Trying to replace water pump. In forward gear What I've done: Remove rear Allen key bolt, remove zink, remove Allen key bolt under zink Remove 2 nuts under the flange Remove front nut by shifter Loosen 2 side nuts Hit all studs with PB Blaster hoping it would help I removed the trim cylinders...
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    Trailer hitch extension yes or no

    I'm sick of driving my truck into the salt water rusting it out, I'm thinking about getting a trailer hitch extension like in the link. Are there any potential problems with the the stress/weight being further away from the truck. This one is 18 but I'd like to go even further out if possible...
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