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    Whats my old motor worth??

    As My other thread stated,I had my 1988 5.0XL 4bbl replaced since I had water in the oil.It does not appear much if anything was used from my old motor for the newer motor replacement.I have not totally discussed my final bill though the new complete motor is a 2005 and $3k and the pull out and...
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    Replacement motor going in ,need opinions

    One of my 1988 5.0XL 4bbl alpha ,needs replacement.Reputable boatyard has a very clean good running 2003 5.0 2bbl dry exhaust serpentine style from a bravo.He said that it should drop right in with a few modifications,mostly because of the alpha drive.I gave him the go ahead and he pulled my...
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    Alpha drive will lower but not raise

    Im getting click sound at the trim motor using both trim switch and trailer button to raise drive but the motor is not engaging.Down works as it should.Planning on checking connections at the trim motor.Anything onvious I am missing? Charlie
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    Standard size drain hose for sinks

    I am wanting to replace my sink drain thru hull with a stainless thru hull.Does anyone know the standard size? Both my bathroom and kitchen look to be about an inch.Charlie
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    Dry joint exhaust pros/cons

    Need to replace one of my 1988 5.0XL alpha motors.Found a complete drop in 5.0 bravo with dry joint exhaust approx 15 years newer at a very reputable boat yard.They said they are gonna pull the old motor and modify this one to accept an alpha to match what I have.I am a little leary of this...
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    Airless paint sprayer,use old or buy new?

    I have a 30 year old craftsman airless that I have not used in a very long time.I plan on doing some exterior and interior house painting.Should I automatically assume that airless sprayers have improved greatly over the past 30 years and break out another $100 and get a new one?? Anyone used...
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    One of my extremely low hour twins is gonna need replacing.Water in oil that i was not aware of.Gonna get a few quotes this week for an "off season" job.Anyone done the same?? Charlie
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    Need to resurface a cement stoop

    Original stoop from 1970 when my family had the house built.Its a solid 5 step stoop.I am calling it cement as it is made of small rock and "cement" and was skimcoated with a smooth finish .The skimcoat almost immediately began lifting and has pretty much vanished over the years.The stoop is...
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    Paint match Yamaha Cover with aerosol

    200 hp 2000 Saltwater series ,.What are you guys using for paint?? I ordered by my serial # and got " Yamalube Marine spray Paint 08D Dark Bluish Gray 1 " ,after prepping and repainting the cover rear vent,upon reinstallation I noticed that its not the same color.I get the idea of fading and...
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    Did I hear Katie Couric correctly???

    I was drifting in and out of lala land with the tv on the other day and when I awoke briefly ,Katie Couric was on tv and I thought I heard her say that the majority of the US population needs to be "reprogramed" because they dont think like she does...??? I forgot all about it until something...
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    Flying during pandemic

    My wife and I are about to cancel our annual trip from the cold to Fla out of caution.We are schedules to fly Southwest and unfortunately they did away with their "no middle seat passenger"during covid policy .Has anyone flown during covid ??? Am I crazy even considering it?? Charlie
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    Shrinkwrap gun alternative

    Came across a roll of shrinkwrap cheap.Couldnt pass it up.I am not looking to invest in a shrinkwrap gun as they are pretty expensive for the very few thinks i would use it for.Harbor freight has a pretty inexpensive propane torch which I assume would work.I will try to attach a pic.Anyone have...
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    Brain fart while removing Alpha drive

    I have only done this flawlessly approx 30 times.Removed my alpha drive yesterday and cant believe I forgot to put shifter in full fwd.The drive came off easily as it always does.So I am assuming it is only critical to have it in full fwd when installing and when removing not critical.?? Charlie
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    Source for Factory Gray paint...not blue gray

    Recently bought some paint for my 2000 200hp sx200 Saltwater series.I bought it by model and serial # and though the paint looks similar ,it is not correct.Everything I see available is eithe blue gray or bluish gray.My motor is gray.My description is granite gray.Def no blue in it.Anyone run...
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    2004 Grand Cherokee stalling/shutting down

    Hi all!! Had this since new 04 GC 4.0 6 cyl 4x4 ,has 130k miles.Started stalling or shutting off while driving at any speed.Always seems to restart right away until yesterday.It eventually restarted after 5-10 mins but kept shutting down.Anyone have similar?? I know there are many Jeepsters...
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    1st time driving from NY to So Fla...route advice needed

    Hello all ,hoping everyone is staying safe.We usually get off long Island for a few weeks and fly to So Fla to get out of the cold.Flying is freaking us out so we are considering driving to So Fla for the 1st time .We are def not the "I drove straight thru in 20 hours " type.Plan is to drive 6-8...
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    1988 5.0 xl alpha possible engine replacement opinions/cost

    Im thinking it may be time to replace one of my motors.I know there is no low cost means of having this done as it is beyond my capability.Curious to know who has had to do the same and which route did u go? guess I should have put some $$ aside all the years it ran well and didnt cost me...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series whats directly under impeller plate?

    My 1st Yammy.Im doing waterpump service.What is under the impeller wear plate and gasket, covering the drive shaft seal.Appears to be a large washer with a rubber gasket on top of it .Just wanna make sure it is not supposed to be pressed into place.Seems to just be a retainer washer and it...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series waterpump washers

    Bought an OEM Yamaha waterpump service kit.Missing was the washers and plastic washer retainer.2 flat, 1 wavy, and plastic slit washer retainer...all missing from the kit.Is it an acceptable practice to reuse the old ones if in usable condition?? The kit seems to be very complete with...
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    Filter for main 2 cycle oil resevoir

    2000 200hp Saltwater series sxt200 .I have seen that there is a filter on the bottom of the main oil resevoir tank on some models.I dont see it anywhere in my clymer manual.My tank does not look like it has ever been removed so before I tackle the mounting bracket,does anyone know if certain...
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