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    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    NO bilge pump ? How many times has it reached or gone over the oil pan ? Oh well.
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    Best 2 stroke oil for Chrysler / Force outboards

    YAWWWNN
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    My very old B & D LIFEPO4 cells in a vacuum cleaner are run down to 5% regularly. Doing that for decades. Still at 90% of a full charge after BALANCING after every full charging. They are true LIFEPO4 cells. Not a Lithium knock off.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    A word of caution about ...ANY ....battery used for starting a motor. That 500 amps for 1 second. Is useless. If your engine needs more than 1 second of cranking. Lead Acid batteries HAVE a definite place on the boat. If your starting wires are on the small sizes ? They can be quickly damaged...
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    Finally happened Toasted a T-motor $$$

    Do a....Minn Kota trolling motors.... search on the web. THe simple motors are still being sold.
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    Trailer sounds like chain is dragging but nott

    Speed dependent noise vibration should be wheel bearings getting ready to break completely.
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    Outboard Stands

    I build them with 2 X 4 drilled & bolted together. You could even buy and slightly modify a engine hoisting stand. Harbor Fright used to sell great cheapies. That lifted any car V 8 engine.
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    Best 2 stroke oil for Chrysler / Force outboards

    Are you mixing it at 3 to 1 ratio ? DId you buy the.....AIR COOLED ENGINE.... oil ? Check the label description again.
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    Finally happened Toasted a T-motor $$$

    You will be lucky if the new motors last 5 hours. DO NOT read about the massive failure rates and the huge out of warranty costs.
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    Hotter than normal temps. I just replaced the impeller on the sterndrive, and pulled the circulator pump.

    Rabbit ears are only good on RABBITS !!
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    dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum.

    Yes Those seals do not normally give problems.
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    aftermarket water pump repair kits

    How many parts on / in a engine can you change in the dark or alone ?? ONLY high quality parts to be used by DIY people
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    Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons

    Either works just fine. Draining a crank pump is more difficult if you are going to a CLOSED COOLING system in a freezing location.
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    Bought Boat and Steering is locked up

    All test rides are a waste of time.
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    Hotter than normal temps. I just replaced the impeller on the sterndrive, and pulled the circulator pump.

    Reviving up a motor on a hose ? Great way to cook parts of the motor.
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    dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum.

    It could still not be LUBRICATED correctly. A 15 minutes of use and then a procedure ? Vacuum check is still required.
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    At least a 15 minute test ride some at WOT. Then a stop at dock and several restarts. Might get lucky. Have to be real lucky. Depending where in the country the boat was .docked
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    Manifold Change

    Headless bolts on installing a starter or intake manifolds. Anything awkward or heavy on any machine.
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    Repair before installing Keelguard?

    Bad mixture of the SEALING gel coat causes blisters.
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    dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum.

    I always make sure the grease or oil is fully covering all the inside and outside of the seal surfaces. Same with the shaft surface. Wipe it all around any metal surfaces the the seal must slide on to get into the correct place.
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