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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    I see a lot of 15w40 oil brands.rotella,delvac etc. .Plan on an oil change in my Mercruisers.All the 15w40 I have seen have "Diesel" on the label. Doesn't matter?? Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I have filled a compass many years ago and used "Compass fluid" as it was called at west marine .I now need a small amount to top off my compass and my west marine bottle only had a drop left in it.dont know why I saved it.anyone know what can be used to top off a few needed ounces? or should I...
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    I have has the motor for 3 years and I have to say Yamaha has made motors easy for a regular guy to maintain. I have easily done waterpump, fuel pumps, vst filter, fuel filter and other really simple stuff.I have to hand it to Yamaha,They make it feasible for a regular guy to do some...
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    Any way to know what engine by transom # ?

    Saw a drive for sale. Transom Assembly # 0D322139 I have alphas drives 1988 5.0LX. Any way to tell by transom # what motor?? The spouse of a dude that passed is selling and can't tell me much and quite frankly I really don't want to question her right now.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    here is my original post: "1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out...
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    Need to replace a trailer tire,Hows this one?

    Found this for $50 but I am not familiar with tire ratings. Dynatrail ST Radial Trailer 205/75R14 100L C Trailer Tire
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Came across one of these used and was wondering whats good or not so good about this fridge?? Wanting to put a 2nd fridge in my boat and only know Norcold.Anyone??
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out till May.There is pretty...
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    Rocoons are constantly climbing my multipole fences and doing damage to my property and enclosed garbage bin.Bought a Have-a-Heart trap and have been catching a few and dropping them off (relocating) at a nature preserve which is only a few miles from me. One nasty one decided while in the trap...
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Been on Sim Yamaha site getting a water pump kit.Saw several cylinder head anodes.News to me??? do I need one or should I be replacing one that I didn't know I had?? Year 2000 200hp Saltwater Series 2 stroke.SX200 .I have the transom bracket anode and the keg/fin anode and that's all that I know...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Anyone ever buy from SEI ?? I am wanting to buy a complete water pump kit for my 200hp Yamaha 2 stroke.OEM "complete" kit is averaging $125 + shipping .I have no problem using aftermarket parts as long as it is a name brand like Sierra,Quicksilver,GLM etc.,SEI marine products has the complete...
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    I have done same procedure for 30+ years without an issue.Drain system and add 4-5 gallons of pink water system AF and run through the faucets until all faucets pour pink. Always leave system pressurized.Our area here in NY have plenty of below freezing days and nights and sometimes a few weeks...
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    Alpha outdrive upper and lower interchangeability

    I have twin 5.0 XL mercruisers with alpha drives 1988 .I have a spare lower unit. A friend has a complete outdrive which looks same as mine however I believe it is from a 4cyl motor.The large tag on the back of the upper has a large 4 on it and 3.0 liter just under the 4. Is this outdrive...
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    I typically use 6 gals of -50 water system antifreeze every fall.I have galley and bathroom sinks and a shower so I need to use a lot of it. This spring Instead of draining all the pink stuff down the driveway,I put it back into the containers that I saved for this purpose.It was very pink so...
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    Mystery hose on Mercruiser 5.0 turns out to be AWESOME!!!

    Needed to replace one of my twin 1988 5.0 XL Mercruisers last year. Was not an easy task finding a replacement motor unless i wanted to spend $20k on a brand new motor. Got extremely lucky and found a excellent 2003 305 Vortec motor.There is a smaller hose with a small brass fitting on the end...
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    Is this a brake bleeder or grease zerk?

    I have not bled brakes since my 68 Corvette.My first impression were that these are for grease but then my fond Corvette memories came back to me .Charlie
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    Correct Sparkplug 2000 200hp Saltwaterseries 2 stroke

    Got this motor 2 years ago and it had brand new plugs already installed. Motor runs perfectly. Plugs look normal for my low hour usage .Plugs are QL78c Thinkin replacing them this year as pm .I assume these are not marine plugs. Is a copper ring the only difference?? Are marine worth 2x the...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series smoking more than usual

    Have had this motor for 3 years after only owning Evinrudes my entire life. This motor is absolutely awesome.I have used same fuel(same gas station) and same Penzoil 2 stroke oil the entire time.I noticed some extra smoke coming from exhaust the past few weeks. The motor never really smoked...
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    Need to add or replace some baseboard for additional heat..ANYONE DONE THIS???

    My home has oil fired boiler with hydronic baseboard heating.Boiler is brand new Peerless with Riello burner.The main livingroom and dining room tend to be cooler than the rest of the house.There is 17' of standard baseboard on the outside wall where there a 110" bay window above the...
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    Congrats to Aaron Judge, hit home run #62

    What a great season for this guy !!.New American league record !! Glad he is on the NY Yankees (my team) The only downside is that he beat the legendary Yankee Roger Marris. He almost won the triple crown this year.Very impressive player.Congrats to him and his family .Charlie
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