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    Changing my boat gauges.

    Sure sounds like a / multiple crap ground connection(s). Check all the grounds on the gauges, on the ground buss that is somewhere near the helm, battery and such..... Even check there isn't a bad solderless crimp connector on one of the ground wires in the circuit. Easy way to check the...
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    New Cobalt 23LS

    Only way to know is get the engine serial number and look it up. The label on air cleaner cover will say 454 MAG, if it is. But chances are, it isn't. The 454 MAG has a lot of forged parts inside where the 7.4 has the cast parts, generally. Heads usually different, too. Don't be too hasty on...
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    Changing my boat gauges.

    Did you mean 12.6 on temp, trim and fuel? What you mean by "4 on rest" ? Supposed to be 14? Are you sure the tach is set to proper setting for engine size / cyl? What is that yellow wire connected to ground?
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    thunderbolt ignition wiring diagram

    Does yours have a "knock module"? TB5.
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    Need Ideas/Advice/Removal of Broken Upper Vertical Shaft Bearing.

    I dunow, but that shaft looks like it got really hot (blue). Probably welded it to the shaft and will need to be cut off. Just take your time with a cutting wheel, don't cut 100% through and use a chissel in the newly cut groove and give it a smack with a hammer. They usually split pretty easy...
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    Tow rope to Talon bracket?

    Take a ride to your local fire department. They usually have some old unusable fire hose laying around that they will happily part with.
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    Tow rope to Talon bracket?

    Maybe a big Stainless eye bolt through those holes and some backing plates and S/S Nylock nuts? https://www.mcmaster.com/products/eyebolts/eyebolts~/material~stainless-steel-2/body-style~with-shoulder/
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    Trim gage not working

    Try pulling the right side puck cover off, pull out the insert and clean everything up. Put it back together and see if it helps. Those contact areas do get crapped up and that insert that has the contacts is replaceable. Just a cheap fix / test sometimes.
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    Ok. Trailer time!

    Never had my 3 trailers inspected in NY for the 13 years I lived there (up until I moved out 3 years ago). No problems In NC, I asked about the trailer inspections and the inspection station guy just laughed.
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    Big "C" clamps and sockets
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    Fire extinguisher system

    #1 on the bilge fume detector.....
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    Bayliner 192 Capri VDO instrument cluster issues

    On the speedo, usual problem is the pitot tube hole in the leading edge of the lower unit is plugged with caked mud. "Gently" clear it out with a drill bit by hand (don't go drilling it with your cordless) and squirting water in there to clear. You can see it's clear by disconnecting the hose...
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    Does this seem right to you?

    The actuator module (part that connects to the trailer hitch) is removed from the frame by disconnecting the brake line the knocking out the 2 through pins on the side. It should just slide out, but be aware, without the pins holding everything in, parts will fall out when the insert is removed...
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    Non slip adhesive padding - removal and replacemet

    GooGone works too, and won't take paint off, like acetone can at times. Or Ronson lighter fluid (used for zippos)
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    Does this seem right to you?

    Looks like the "bearings", which are plastic discs attached to the sides and top of the coupler insert, are badly worn or missing. Which coupler is it? Should be stamped on it somewhere. Or maybe someone replaced it with the wrong one....
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    Not rev up bogs out

    Check the fuel pressure. Could be a plugged fuel filter or a bad anti-siphon valve at the fuel tank that could be limiting fuel available to the carb. Also check that the fuel tank vent is clear (try running with the fuel fill loose / open to see if tank is vented).
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    And there is supposed to be a washer between the spindle nut and the outer bearing.
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    Trim tab blowout

    That is a Bennett std length 4 ring piston. The upper hinges are short money and readily available (look on e-bay). https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bennett+trim+tab+upper+hinge&_sacat=0 I have a couple of them in my parts box, as I converted mine to...
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Every year, I take em apart, clean them, grease them and change the rear seals. Also check the spindle where the seal rides. Any grooving gets a speedy sleeve. I call it annual preventive maintenance and have never had one fail (shouldn't have said that).
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    It was a slower sell, due to the hours, but the buyer appreciated the maintenance and condition and has zero regrets. Plus got a good deal on a lower price than the lake boats that is in much better condition than crappy maintained lake boat..
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