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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    I am embarrassed to not know the answer to my question.I am aware that with twins ,only one ps pump is functional.Does the extra pump need to have ps fluid ?? I have had twins for a long time and never checked.Replaced one motor this spring and it started to chirp/squeak yesterday from the...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series sounds like it laboring

    2000 saltwater series 200 hp 2 stroke.Absolutely love the motor.Recent routine maintenance ,replace all fuel filters including vst and fuel pumps and plugs.At 31-3300 rpms and 18-20 mph engine sounds like its working harder than when I bring rpms up to 35-3600 and 22-25mph.The motor quiets and...
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Looking to learn to sew some canvas and vinyl projects.Anyone do their own canvas projects or repair that can make a reco on what kind of machine they use??Thanks Charlie
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    LED flares??? Coast guard approved??

    Need some new flares and came across LED flares.I have a flare gun in a closed kit for as long as I can remember,12 gage I think ...with a pistol. I have never used a flare,I never go out at night and was wondering if this is a good choice ??
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    Craftsman T1000 tractor mower ,blades not engaging

    I have an older Tractor mower with a kohler motor.Great mower and apparently pretty generic.Everyone seems to have this one.Gave it a bath the other day and now it wont engage the blades to cut.everything else works as it should but when I raise the lever to lock it into the up position,the...
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    Old resin paste and liquid hardener....still good?

    I have a "no big deal" repair to make in a seat.A little fiberglassing would be perfect. I have a can of resin paste with a small tube of liquid hardener.Very old ,I used it for a small repair many years ago.Everything about it looks fine but who knows?? Anyone know about a shelf life once...
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    Having a brain fart...I have viewed this many many times but drawing a blank .Installing on of my alpha drives yesterday,I thought something didnt look right on the end of the shift cable bellows.I thought I remembered seeing a crimp or small zip tie on the end but didnt see any so I looked at...
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    Getting new boiler,get separate water heater or not???

    New boiler is in my near future.I have conflicting recos from 2 boiler guys.One says to just get a boiler with a coil inside for my hotwater.Other guys says to get a slightly better quality boiler with Riello burner for same money w/o coil and get a separate water heater.Boiler is oil fired and...
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    Need to tweak shift cable for reverse

    5.0 LX 1988 alpha,Shifting into fwd clean and easy.Reverse is racheting but not engaging.I have done this a looooong time ago and dont want to make things worse.Cables are recent with hardly any time on them.Anyone wanna walk me thru it please.my recolection is ,the lower of the 2 cables,pull...
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    2000 200hp saltwater series lost fuel prime

    Had an occasional issue end of last season.After a long idle ride down a long canal we bogged down and stalled.Primer bulb needed pumping and started right up .Did this a few times while canal idling.always needed primer bulb pumping.Changed out fuel water sep,main fuel filter on motor,both fuel...
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    Newer Motor replacement is in 5.0 sterndrive

    Had one of my 1988 5.0lx 4bbl replaced with a Vortec 5.0 .Went in better than anticipated.slight clearance issue at first so they pulled the spacers under the risers and voila ,clearance!! Motor looks good,idles good,starts right up.It might have a 160 tstat and I am used to and always had 145...
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    Oil fired boiler....Is the block replaceable?

    I have a Weil Mclain oil fired water boiler.Upon my yearly tuneup/cleaning my boiler company brought to my attention a crack in one of the 3 sections of the block.showed it to me and said that I need a new boiler.I asked about the condition of the rest of the boiler and was told that it was in...
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    5.0 SERIAL # IDENTIFICATION

    MERCRUISER SERIAL NUMBER OM615595 ,ANY HELP ON LOOKING UP THIS SERIAL # OR WHERE TO LOOK FOR IT MYSELF.THANKS CHARLIE
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    As My other thread stated,I had my 1988 5.0XL 4bbl replaced since I had water in the oil.It does not appear much if anything was used from my old motor for the newer motor replacement.I have not totally discussed my final bill though the new complete motor is a 2005 and $3k and the pull out and...
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    Replacement motor going in ,need opinions

    One of my 1988 5.0XL 4bbl alpha ,needs replacement.Reputable boatyard has a very clean good running 2003 5.0 2bbl dry exhaust serpentine style from a bravo.He said that it should drop right in with a few modifications,mostly because of the alpha drive.I gave him the go ahead and he pulled my...
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    Alpha drive will lower but not raise

    Im getting click sound at the trim motor using both trim switch and trailer button to raise drive but the motor is not engaging.Down works as it should.Planning on checking connections at the trim motor.Anything onvious I am missing? Charlie
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    Standard size drain hose for sinks

    I am wanting to replace my sink drain thru hull with a stainless thru hull.Does anyone know the standard size? Both my bathroom and kitchen look to be about an inch.Charlie
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    Dry joint exhaust pros/cons

    Need to replace one of my 1988 5.0XL alpha motors.Found a complete drop in 5.0 bravo with dry joint exhaust approx 15 years newer at a very reputable boat yard.They said they are gonna pull the old motor and modify this one to accept an alpha to match what I have.I am a little leary of this...
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    Airless paint sprayer,use old or buy new?

    I have a 30 year old craftsman airless that I have not used in a very long time.I plan on doing some exterior and interior house painting.Should I automatically assume that airless sprayers have improved greatly over the past 30 years and break out another $100 and get a new one?? Anyone used...
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    One of my extremely low hour twins is gonna need replacing.Water in oil that i was not aware of.Gonna get a few quotes this week for an "off season" job.Anyone done the same?? Charlie
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