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    Trim limit switch

    Mostly I don't have trust in the gauge so why would I depend on it. You will get a feel with your boat and that feel is your gauge.
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    Trim limit switch

    I understand the benefits of both, but neither is essential when you know how your boat preforms. The limit prevents you from raising the drive too high while racing your neighbor's boat.
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    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    The hotrod build is interesting, how is it cooled if you fill it with weld. I guess they do it for extra support on the cylinders?
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    Working During Winter

    Depends on what you're testing. If the system is drained you could set 30 gallons of mix on your swim platform and feed the drive from the bucket with muffs but you'd be very limited for time and RPM..
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    Rapid ticking sound coming from hull

    Yeah they tick you must have left it turned on.
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    Mercruiser - Stalls in Reverse

    Probably need a new lower cable.
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    Are All Boats Repairable?

    Hoping your journey with the restoration will be a bountiful experience..
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    I freeze my block so you don't have to!

    No bets here,
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    Unknown toggle switch

    How about depth or fish finder?
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    Suzuki 20hp … add a bit of power

    Weight distribution is a factor as well, if your motor is abruptly over reving. And be sure your boat is inflated properly.
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    Guy walks into a bar.

    Yeah I remember, Richard Burton and the hellraisers.. lol
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    No problem, @tpenfield is already breathing in, the admin at his home is very aware of insurance.
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    2 stroke winterizing?

    Not needed IMO. Fogging is overrated. Edit: unless the layup is a year or two..
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    My concern would not be with Leo, but with state farm..
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    Guard rail gone slack, sailing cruiser.

    swaging is the process by which the threaded stud is fastened to the end of the life line..
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    Imagine the impact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope to never experience the reality that caused that.
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    Recognize this tower?

    Their not my game but looking at your pics I'd say the forward braces on port and starboard would need to be disconnected. Then it may lay down..
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    Trailer Wheel

    You might find a taxi cab tire, supposedly a tougher tire..
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    Mercruiser Vacuum Gauge

    You need to remember, back then folks liked fins and a cockpit full of gauges!
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    Boat floor attachment

    Interesting question! Plywood will shrink and the fasteners could eventually puncture the vinyl. Honestly I don't know.
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