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    Flooring Repair/Rejuvenation

    Your friend's boat is constructed differently than yours. The gel coat deck is part of the top cap/top half of the boat Your plywood floor is part of the hull There is no feasible, affordable way for you to install a solid, decent looking gel coat deck If you want a gel coat deck buy a boat...
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    OMC 4.3

    Along with previously mentioned items: Check the 10 pin/main harness connection Verify voltage at main engine harness circuit breaker
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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    The oem sea water pump kit is compatible with two different base assemblies Your MC-1 drive uses the "tall" base assy When the MR/Alpha drives were manufactured the difference in bearing/race orientation on the driveshaft required a retainer for the race located directly below the pump. A...
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    Alternator or switch?

    There's nothing "smart" about newer engine alternators. They work the same as older style regulator controlled alternators. The only caveat is a lot of manufacturers are installing on/off/emergency start only battery switches with an acr used to control/isolate house battery charging but that...
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    Which ECM

    Are you replacing the high or low pressure pump? There may be a vst for the high pressure pump. I've seen those get blocked up with debris more than once
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    Wealth preservation,....

    Life insurance for me. A few years ago I realized i had accumulated enough policys that were paying their own premiums to roll everything into one monthly payment automatically withdrawn from my checking. A sound investment but takes years for the payoff/loan capability and the return isn't...
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    Trim sensor

    You can proceed however you want but it will be much easier and safer to accomplish with the drive removed With an oem manual tasks like this will be much more simple than relying on the internet for advice. As mentioned volvo uses pragmatic step by step explanations with pictures for service...
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    What battery to use?

    Two things you could do. One is add a second deep cycle battery parallel with the main engine cranking battery with a 1, 2, All battery switch and select the deep cycle (2) battery when using electronics with the engine not running. Two is the same scenario but with an isolator for the main...
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    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    I doubt this When GM was manufacturing long blocks for mercury they would assemble one year's supply of every displacement engine for mercruiser in 48 hours. Serious volume capability The colloquially known 470 was introduced in the late 70's to fill the option spot left from the GM 3.8L...
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    What battery to use?

    The 24 volt trolling motor should be set up with two independent 12 volt batteries wired in series to create the 24 volt supply The main engine should have a dedicated 12 volt battery/batteries wired in parallel separate from the trolling motor batteries If your boat definitely only has one 12...
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    Trim sensor

    I use a 1/2" drive 5/8" hex for removal/install. There are other methods including the use of a special tool/adapter that allows for a regular socket to be used. Heat the recessed area of the pin for a minute with a small butane torch to aid removal The procedures for removal and installation...
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    Trim sensor

    Remove the pin, clean the threads and reinstall torqued to spec. Blue loctite is appropriate at installation Good idea to inspect the other pin as well
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    Trim sensor

    The pin in the center of the mounting area for the sender threads tightly (100 lb/ft+) into and rotates with the bell housing as the trim raises/lowers the drive The sender body mounts to the gimbal ring and remains stationary as the pin rotates the actuator arm In your case the pin has lost...
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    Maxwell 500

    What did you do with the wire/cable attached to the big grounding spot on the old one?
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    Trim sensor

    Possible the bell housing threaded pin isn't tight in the bell housing and remaining stationary when the drive tilts up/down Remove the sender and observe the pin while the trim moves the drive up/down. The pin should rotate with the bell housing under normal operation.
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    Help with a seat post???

    Based on photos the control for height is either the lever in pic #1 or the pinch bolt/nut in pic #2 Guessing I'd say the level is for swivel and pinch bolt/nut for height
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    1986 Larson citation dashboard wiring

    The oem manual for your engine has dash wiring schematics. Depending on the manufacturer and options it could vary a bit but the broad strokes ought to be correct. Try ebay for best bet, mercury will sell you one but it'll be retail price FYI the fuel guage is: pink = sender, purple = +, black...
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    Engine runs perfectly for 30 minutes + then dies with no dash power

    Would add along with every +/- connection at battery/engine/harness to focus on the main engine harness ground connection at the flywheel cover. Should be stacked directly with the battery ground Seen a few issues similar to yours where the harness ground wasn't touching a battery ground lead...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gfi with no spark

    You can bypass the breaker with a bolt and nut joining the leads for testing purposes. Just be sure to cover the connection with tape Based on info and pics provided by you I'd say it's a big part of your problem but possibly not the only issue
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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    Yeah, that's too little water to be present at the exhaust, should see at least some at the idle relief ports as long as there's no blockage prior. The muffs are allowing a lot of water to flow past the sealing area. Make sure the water intake area the muffs seal around is clear of debris. The...
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