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    wrong thermostat??

    I think my parts guy may have given me the wrong stat.1988 230hp 5.0lx mercruiser alpha one rwc.He sold me a sierra kit # 18-3668.The stat looks different .Both are stamped 140f.The new one is also stamped 60c.The top of the new stat is shorter and the coil in the new one is smaller(thinner).I...
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    vent and fill plug washer

    My 95 150 Ocean Pro has opague plastic washers on the vent and fill plugs.Anyone know if this is correct for this motor.I have seen black,green,non plastic type and rubber orings but not plastic.Charlie
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    automotive rear 90 wt oil in ocean pro gearcase

    I drained the gear lube in my 95 150 ocean pro in the fall and I didnt have time to get the proper gearlube to replace it with.I took some 80 or 90 weight automotive rear end lube that I had in my garage from a long time ago and filled the gearcase so it would not be empty for the winter.I am...
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    cutting a telephone pole lengthwise

    Hi guys!! I have to cut a telephone pole lengthwise to replace one that has rotted in my retaining wall.We have a wall that is made of these cut lengthwise with pilings at each end.It is a very nautical look.I am thinking chainsaw and I am sure it will take a while to do .Just wanted to ask and...
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    sliding glass door fogging between glass

    Hi guys !! I have the typical sliding glass door in the back of my house.It is insulated so there are 2 sheets of glass with a space inbetween them.The fixed one was totally opague when we moved in so I replaced it and the replacement did the same within 5 years.Has anyone ever disassembled one...
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    water pump base in alpha drive

    Hi guys,I have done many water pumps(impeller/housing) in my alpha drives but have never done the full kit with the base.I purchased the kit with base and see that it has a seal in the base.I have not pryed the base off my lower yet but should I assume that the seal the manual referrs to is the...
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    150 ocean pro lower unit removal

    I am taking off the lower unit of my 1995 150 ocean pro Evinrude to take to my mechanic for a reseal thursday.He told me there is just 1 screw under the carbs and just the bolts and skeg hex on the lower unit.Sounds as easy as removing an alpha drive.Am I missing something here????? Do I remove...
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    Heading to Pompano beach Fla for two weeks

    Vacation time is here!!! Thank God!! 2 weeks in Pompano as we have done in the past.We usually do plenty of relaxing and swimming.A few snorkling trips.A time or two out on a local charter boat to fish with the locals.Dine and happy hour on the intracoastal and some waverunner fun.We have pretty...
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    Snap in cockpit carpet

    Got my template made and I am ready to send it to a place in Pompano beach fla to have cockpit carpet made .They have a berber that I like with a semi firm rubberized/plastic backing that runs like black raised stripes on the back about1/2 inch apart.I also have seen a company called...
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    pivot pin grease zerk loose

    One of the alpha drive pivot pin zerks comes off sometimes when greasing it.This particular one requires me to push the grease gun pretty hard on it to take the grease.The zerk usually stays in the grease gun when done.It screws back on and stays in place until the next greasing just fine.I...
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    2 way radio preference

    I have been through several sets of 2 way radios for boating and snow skiing and none seem to work anywhere near what they are rated for.I am currently using 10 mile Midlands and though they are the best of what I have tried they dont come anyway near the rating.as a matter of fact I dont...
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    bought wrong oil

    I mentioned to my bride that her Jeep was due for an oil change and I planned on doing it myself.She knows that we only use synthetic oil in her Jeep so she thought she would be a sweetie and pick it up for me.Well, she got the wrong oil.I know all I need to know about the oils that I use in my...
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    bought wrong oil

    I mentioned to my bride that her Jeep was due for an oil change and I planned on doing it myself.She knows that we only use synthetic oil in her Jeep so she thought she would be a sweetie and pick it up for me.Well, she got the wrong oil.I know all I need to know about the oils that I use in my...
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    anchor pin turning when tightening

    I have been dealing with this for years and waisting time doing so.When tightening the nuts on the anchor pins ,how the heck do you get it to stop turning as soon as the nut begins to get a little tight???? tightening a little at a time seems to make it a little easier,but it always winds up...
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    mildew preventer for canvas

    Anyone tried any products to prevent mildew on canvas that work??? I have a problem with the inside of my bimini sunbrella top.It develops some spotty mildew about 1/2 way through the season and then it really spreads.I did a thorough cleaning and waterproofing last spring and tried some of the...
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    Merry Christmas to my friends in this forum

    I would like to wish all in this forum a Sincere and Very Merry Christmas !!!
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    Merry Christmas to my friends in this forum

    I would like to wish all in this forum a Sincere and Very Merry Christmas!!!!
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    Merry Christmas to my friends in this forum

    I wish all in this forum a Sincere and Very Merry Christmas !!
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AT IBOATS

    Wishing all my iboat pals a Happy and healhy Thanksgiving!!!!
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    Pinkie finger joint bent back

    I was playing in my usual Tues night basketball game and took a swipe at the ball and my finger felt strange.Looked at my hand and my pinkie was going in the wrong direction at the middle knuckle.Bent back I guess.No pain at all so I took it and pushed it back the way it should be .Still no pain...
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