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    NGK sparkplug for 5.0xl mrecruiser i/o

    Just got some new plugs for my 5.0 xl merc i/os.I like ngks and I checked and double checked and the plug designation is YR5.The ngk is a more shallow plug than I am currently using a/c.Called ngk and they had a term for it but they say that the shorter head(threads and gapping electrode) is...
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    stiff steering on outboard

    just picked up my 17ft Mako cc from having a new steering cable and helm put in.Old steering was very smooth but st. wheel would spin when turned too far either way so I was limited in tight spots.New set up is called a Rotec I believe.Smoothe but it takes effort to turn the wheel.It is not the...
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    ujoint position on o/d installation

    I usually dont think of this until I am sliding the drive on and watching the shift lever placement.How should the ujoint be positioned to slide w/o getting caught on the large rubber gasket ring on an alpha?I dont recall which way is best.Charlie
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    frozen alpha anchoring pin removal

    I needed to replace the ss anchoring pin that holds the base of my lift cylinders to the bellhousing on my alpha last year.I cut it flush with a dremmel and drilled it out.It was very time consuming.I need to do the other bellhousing now and was looking for a faster way of doing it.Considering...
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    orbital buffer power

    I have plenty of experience with a circular polishing wheel and have never had any use for an orbital one because of their lack of aggressivness on oxidized finishes.Well, I no longer need to use my circular polisher since I had my hull painted with Imron.I am in the market for an orbital.I have...
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    solar battery maintainer

    Just bought a Solar battery "maintainer". 1.8 watts is the output.I wanted the 5 watt but the solar panel was too large and heavy for where I need to place it.The 5 watt is a charger.I only want to keep the battery on my Mako topped off.I usually have no problem with discharge.Anyone have any...
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    source for cockpit carpet

    Hi guys,I am looking to replace my cockpit carpeting and cant seem to be able to find a good source.Most seem to have carpet that they recommend to be glued down or they have a backing that is too stiff.What I have is snapped down and has a flexible soft black rubber backing.Anyone know where I...
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    prep for armstrong floor tiles

    Hi guys,I have Armstrong stick floor tiles in my foyer which for some reason discolored terribly.I want to cover them with different self stick tiles and was wondering what kind of prep I should do to make a good install.I know that stick tiles on top of stick tiles tend to slide apart.Charlie
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    correct temp for boiler??

    Hi guys,I have a Weil McLane boiler in my home.The base board felt warm but not warm enough to get the house toasty warm.I looked at the high setting on the boiler and it was on 145 and the low was also on 145.The boiler temp was 180 at this time so I moved it up to 180 which is where I thought...
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    update (air bubbles for ice prevention)

    Just wanted to let you guys know how my fishtank airpump bubbles around the piling in my dock space to prevent ice worked out.IT IS A SUCCESS!!I needed an inexpensive way to prevent ice formation around the base of the dock pole that almost got pulled up last winter.I thought of using a fishtank...
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    fuel water sep which is best

    I have had an oil filter type fuel water seperator forever and only need to change it once a season.I have acess to a raycor with a plastic bowl at the bottom and a drain.I was considering switching to the raycor.My current replacement cost is $6.99 per season.The elements that go in the racor...
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    cost to repair seal at ujoint

    Since I have not had any time to do a single thing lately,I have decided to let my mechanic replace the seal in my alpha one drive.I had some gear lube in the shaft bellows when I removed the drive.I really wanted to try it myself but I just dont have the time and I want to be sure to get it to...
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    Wishing my iboats friends a Merry Christmas

    I may be too busy with the holidays to turn the computer on so I wanted to make sure I got a chance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!! And all the best to you and yours!! Sincerely Charlie
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    strange question about an oil filter

    A friend asked me this question and I did not know the answer so I said I would find out.If the oil filter was removed from a mercruiser 5.0 v8 without draining the oil,how much oil would come out besides what was in the filter??? Charlie
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    cleaner for smooth top stoves???

    Finally got my new stove which came with a tiny bottle of smooth top cleaner.It sure does not last very long.Anyone know what is in the stuff??I was thinking it may be the soft scrub recommended for fiberglass and plastic bathtubs but wanted to see if anyone knows what it is or a substitute.Charlie
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    Seal by ujoints leaking

    I pulled one of my drives for winterizing and storage and found the seal by the ujoints has been leaking.I usually do a lot of my own maintenance like water pump,gear oil change etc.Never done a seal,I usually try to keep friendly with my mechanic by giving him little jobs like this when they...
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    how to fog a fuel inj suzuki 140

    how to fog a fuel inj suzuki 140 I offered to help a good friend winterize his outboard.He has a 2000 Suzuki DT-140 fuelinjected motor.I have never fogged a fuel inj motor before.Any instructions would help.Thanks Charlie
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    bubbler for ice prevention installed

    Since I needed to be on a boat to install my home made bubbler on my piling pole I figured I would do it now since my Mako will be coming home this week.I took a fishtank pump and put it in a clear plastic retangular box a little smaller than a shoe box.I drilled a hole for the power cord and 2...
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    air bubbles for ice prevention

    I had a problem with the thick ice lifting my piling up a few feet last winter.I ran out and bought an ice eater for $400 to save the pole.I dont want to leave the ice eater there all winter for the fear of it being stolen.I plan to put a fish tank pump on the pole and run 2 tubes under the...
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    alpha trim cylinder replacement

    Hi Guys,I need to replace a trim cylinder on my 88 alpha v8 i/o.I got one on ebay that said it would fit any alpha.It looks like it will fit but it is not exactly like the ones that I have now.My current cylinders are wider in circumference and are about the same size from end to end.The one I...
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