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    axle repair sleeve question

    I've got a trailer axle that has slight damage , mainly some grooves, on the grease seal face. 11/16 " axle. ordered a repair sleeve that fits perfectly and doesn't wiggle, but doesn't press fit on like it should... I thought maybe using jb weld as a glue to stick the sleeve on...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    I'd say your in too far with the trailer if you miss the winch post. yep, learn to power load.... I have a yellow stripe I painted on my trailer where the water touches it which I determined after loading a few times. Definitely helps . Most people have, and I plan to add, the round pvc pipes...
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    Marine hand held radio

    that unit does plug into a lighter...
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    This isn't a screw hole?
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    +1 looks like recessed screws (2) should be able to rotate/remove the light part to get to the screws. sometimes the housing can be snapped on over the mounting plate as the mounting plate is screwed on. Prying gently on the edge pops the housing off. doesn't appear to be the case here..
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    I need help older merc 60 6hp twin

    yes....replace the water pump impeller...
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    Marine hand held radio

    +1
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    Where to run anchor line?

    my anchor rides on the front, short deck section of my pontoon boat when underway, attached to a retractable cleat I just added. Previously attached to a built in "cleat" on the top of the pontoon nose. Chain then rope, as suggested above. When towing, the anchor rides just inside the fence...
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    Best boat lettering removal?

    heat gun/hair dryer...really nice if it has variable temp settings.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    Good...I'm unfamiliar with how the valve is supposed to work, or if passages could be blocked........I just know the solenoid has to click........
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    Outboard height

    from my limited experience plus what I've read on this site.....that looks perfect to me...vent plate is riding at top of water...
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    Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023

    easier said than done, but I'd be demanding a new boat.
  13. J

    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    here...maybe this..
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    Ski bar recommendations

    like I said...
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    Ski bar recommendations

    I use a turboswing ski bar....not cheap... I understand there is an inexpensive, "y" rope device that attaches to those pontoon points....Overton sells them, I think..? .... I used those points on my toons using a single rope for each for some years but as the grandkids got bigger, The flexing...
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    just goes to show ya..

    duh....really!...do I need to pull up standard rpm/torque/hp charts that I've known about for decades?...or what.... neither does my 115 merc make max hp at 4500.... was't the point of my post...and didn't ask about hp... It was about max throttle numbers.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    didn't say it operated a choke valve..show me where I said that.... I SAID it was called a choke solenoid that CLICKS and that's what the op should listen for.... It's also called an enrichment valve..... one in the same........hope you can see the pics.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    No... It uses a solenoid to operate the enrichment valve that serves the same purpose as a choke....some call it a choke solenoid.... just like I said.... thats what he needs to check...not the enrichment valve.... and it makes a noticeable click......which is what he needs to hear.....when he...
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    just goes to show ya..

    another nail....didn't think of that....
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    just goes to show ya..

    you hit the nail i think....when we were anchored, I looked for strakes and it has none.... just surprised....
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