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    Temp climbing at idle speed

    I had this problem last season and here is what I did this winter .Changed o/d water pump kit and base.Cleaned out tstat housing which was not clogged or dirty.Changed stat.Removed and cleaned spring and ball set up on both sides of tstat housing.The temp still climbs when I am at idle.Goes...
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    replacing spark plug wires on 95 150 oceanpro

    I need to replace 2 spark plug wires on my 150 ocean pro and it appears that I will have to do some disassembly to get one of the wires on and off.Do I just take the 2 screws out and pull the module away from where it is connected to have enough room to get the old wire off and the new one on...
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    Any Veterinarians out there ???

    My Maine Coon kitty has had a respiratory infection since we got her 2 years ago.Fortunately it only affects her by her sneezing once in while and the telltale sign is that she has chronic boogers in her nose that I usually clean with a Qtip.She has been treated with clavimox and it usually...
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    rust stain removal from white vinyl seat

    Got a rust stain on my white vinyl seat while in storage.Folding chair was leaning on it.Here is what I have tried so far with some success ,but it is still there.Mr. Clean eraser,soft scrub w bleach,fiberglass stain remover FSR,lime away,toilet bowl cleaner.Any other suggestions are welcome...
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    fell a few ounces short filling compass

    I had to refill my compass and fell a few ounces short.Anyone have any factual info on what to put in if I dont want to buy a whole bottle of compass oil.The compass oil is weird stuff.It is a very thin oil that dries up as you rub it together on your fingers with no oily residue.Charlie
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    which way to turn barrel when reverse is not engaging soon enough

    I need to tweek my mercruiser shift cable at the barrel.Reverse not engaging soon enough .I have to move the shifter too far.Which way am I turning the barrel ???
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    150 ocean pro reverse problem intermittent

    Hi guys,hope someone can point me in the right direction.1995 150 ocean pro is trying to engage in reverse ,the prop is turning a little and I can clearly hear the gears trying to engage but only actually engage once in a while when I push the reverse throttle down until the rpms are getting too...
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    different types of car inspection stickers

    Here in NY state there are 2 different types of vehicle state inspection stickers.One type describes the vehicle with large exp date typed on it and the other is much smaller and a small punch out hole for the exp. date and no vehicle info.Anyone know the difference??
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    Quicksilver drive gasket set # for alpha

    Anyone know the correct gasket set for 1988 alpha 5.o lx.I picked one up this morn. at Boaters world but they didnt have a catalog.The one I bought looks correct.# 27-94996Q .O rings are orange instead of black.Actually it was the only one they had.
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    Mercruiser grease fitting zerc

    A grease fitting is turning out to be a tough part to track down.No marine stores stock them.I have to assume an automotive will not be stainless.Does anyone know the specifics on a merc grease fitting ,size ,what its made of etc., ??
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    Salt-X or muriatic acid for risers & manif

    I was thinking of giving the risers and manifolds a cleaning flush.I was planning on pouring straight Salt-X in the riser by pulling the tstat housing hose off and pouring right in the hose into the riser and let it sit for a while and start the motor to flush it out.Someone suggested a muriatic...
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    Year of 9.9 yamaha&waterpump change

    Hi guys.A friend asked me how to tell what year his 9.9 Yammie is because he wants to replace the water pump.I told him I would post and get him as much info as my iboats buddies were willing to give me.Thanks guys!! He is a newbie and can use all the help he can get.
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    credit card fraud

    My bride filled up her tank the other day at the only gas station she ever goes to.She handed the attendant her Discover card to swipe in the pump.A few days later Discover calls and asked her if she made 3 purchases at the same station on the same day.She replied no and they said her card was...
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    wrong thermostat??

    I think my parts guy may have given me the wrong stat.1988 230hp 5.0lx mercruiser alpha one rwc.He sold me a sierra kit # 18-3668.The stat looks different .Both are stamped 140f.The new one is also stamped 60c.The top of the new stat is shorter and the coil in the new one is smaller(thinner).I...
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    vent and fill plug washer

    My 95 150 Ocean Pro has opague plastic washers on the vent and fill plugs.Anyone know if this is correct for this motor.I have seen black,green,non plastic type and rubber orings but not plastic.Charlie
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    automotive rear 90 wt oil in ocean pro gearcase

    I drained the gear lube in my 95 150 ocean pro in the fall and I didnt have time to get the proper gearlube to replace it with.I took some 80 or 90 weight automotive rear end lube that I had in my garage from a long time ago and filled the gearcase so it would not be empty for the winter.I am...
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    cutting a telephone pole lengthwise

    Hi guys!! I have to cut a telephone pole lengthwise to replace one that has rotted in my retaining wall.We have a wall that is made of these cut lengthwise with pilings at each end.It is a very nautical look.I am thinking chainsaw and I am sure it will take a while to do .Just wanted to ask and...
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    sliding glass door fogging between glass

    Hi guys !! I have the typical sliding glass door in the back of my house.It is insulated so there are 2 sheets of glass with a space inbetween them.The fixed one was totally opague when we moved in so I replaced it and the replacement did the same within 5 years.Has anyone ever disassembled one...
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    water pump base in alpha drive

    Hi guys,I have done many water pumps(impeller/housing) in my alpha drives but have never done the full kit with the base.I purchased the kit with base and see that it has a seal in the base.I have not pryed the base off my lower yet but should I assume that the seal the manual referrs to is the...
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    150 ocean pro lower unit removal

    I am taking off the lower unit of my 1995 150 ocean pro Evinrude to take to my mechanic for a reseal thursday.He told me there is just 1 screw under the carbs and just the bolts and skeg hex on the lower unit.Sounds as easy as removing an alpha drive.Am I missing something here????? Do I remove...
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