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    150 ocean pro lube seal

    Found some water in my gearcase upon changing the lube.I am more familiar with outdrives and their seals.Besides the prop seal what other seals are there that may be bad??Charlie
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    Kudos to Allied tools !!

    3 years ago my inlaws gave me a tool kit for the boat as a Christmas gift.It is one of those fold out cases almost as large as a brief case from Costco and looks quite nice.Allied is the manufacturer.Now I cant afford buy S&K tools but I like to buy quality like craftsman etc.. so Allied was...
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    Im on my 3rd Regal and.........

    I have loved all 3 of my Regals and if I find a 36 Commodore that fits the bill I will make it 4. :) :cool: :cool:
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    chimney cleaning fire log

    Anyone have any experience with these supposed cleaning logs.My wood stove is an older one which burns less effeciently which in turn keeps the chimney cleaner and I also make an occasional paper/cardboard "Hot" fire to keep things clean.I dont have much chimney with the stove being on the...
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    Red marine grease???

    Anyone ever seen red marine grease ??Hauled my Mako home this weekend and forgot to bring a spare grease cartridge.Was forced to stop at a very convienient West marine to over pay for the same grease I usually get at Walmart.Only this time it was red.Marine corrosion control/wheel bearing...
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    150 ocean pro reverse problem

    Getting ready to haul my Mako this weekend and when I put it in reverse the other day it did not go smoothly.It was similar to an outdrive when shifting too slow.It finally engaged but I had to throw it in reverse pretty hard.Fwd was as smoothe as silk but reverse is now a problem.I have had...
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    best possible starter care

    With twin V8s ,I dread the day I may have to replace my port starter.Anyone have any maintenance tips to do to a starter???Charlie
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    Osco or GLM man&riser,which is better?

    Well ,it is time for more PM.I did the man and risers on my port engine last season and I am going to do the stbd this year.Basic Power has Osco mans&risers&gaskets set for $539 and the same in GLM for $439.Anyone have a preference??? 1988 5.0 lx mercruiser i/o 230hp rwc and always fresh water...
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    champ s.plug RV12YC6 for what?

    help me out here guys.I bought these plugs a while back and cant remember what they are for.Champ RV12YC6 .I have only owned v8 mercruisers and evinrude outboards.Anyone can tell me what these plugs are for ????Charlie
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    wood stove stack/chimney removal

    Hey guys!! I have an old wood stove that I would like to replace the chimney but only the section that immediately exits the stove on the top and goes to the ceiling.Im not sure if I can just remove that part.There looks to be a round collar on the ceiling that the stack goes through with a...
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    V-drives good ?bad?

    I have always had stern drive boats and have been quite happy.We are looking at a boat with merc big block s and V drives and would like to know if this can be trouble or not.Charlie
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    1980s 34ft Searay express cruiser beam

    Well we are looking at a bigger boat than we currently have.Out dilema is that we have a slip most people would trade their first born for and we have to go under a bridge which currently prohibits us from coming or going at high tide.We just dont fit.There is a 34ft Searay weekender that is...
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    portable carport cover for a boat

    I am going to get one of those car port canopies to park my 17ft Mako under this winter.20ft by10ft.I saw what looked to be the same one at Pep boys and Kmart for about $99.Both are white and the framing is a wide white pipe.2-3 inch I would say.Not like some of the ones I have seen with about 1...
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    Telltale stream not as strong

    I noticed recently that the telltale stream on my 95 150 Ocean pro is a bit erratic.Usually it is uniform and it looks now as if there is a small obstruction in the valve causing the stream to be ununiformed(if that is even a word).I flush through the pisser after each use so I checked for...
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    rising temp at low idle

    My port 230 mercr i/o rwc, has experienced rising temp only at low idle.As a matter of fact the idle is lower on this motor than my stbd.When I tap up the throttle while idling to about 700,which is as little as I can,the temp does not climb.New this season is o/d impeller,circ pump,thermostat.I...
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    Old sparkplug removal

    Im going to help a friend out next weekend that has decided to give boating a try.He is going to use his dads boat which has not run in a few years but was winterized properly.I helped him to get running and promised To help change the plugs.Its a 5.0 merc/alpha.Being they have been in there for...
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    87 48hp jonnie cant drop lower unit

    A friend asked me and I dont know.He is replacing the water pump in his 48 jonnie and I assume he has to disconnect the shaft to drop it.He has all the bolts out and wants to know how to get it the rest of the way off.Any help would be appreciated and I will pass it on.Charlie
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    new roof installed,how many gable vents??

    Just had a new roof done on my home.Complete tearoff of old stuff and needed some new wood.Also had my front facia vinyl sided and new soffits and when they did it they eliminated a gable vent.Sure it looks good but do I need this vent?Installer said it was not necessary.They installed a ridge...
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    Take a read one this one guys

    I need some opinions on this one guys.I was sipping an Amstel light on my boat, tied up in my marina yesterday.I saw an old salt hop aboard his boat across the marina, which has inboards and started it up.As it warmed up He went back to his truck and brought out 2 gas cans and began fueling his...
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    Opinions on Castrol super outboard 2 stroke oil ?

    If you are on a budget you can use Super Tech from Walmart.Many here swear by it.About $6 a gallon.
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