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  1. bruceb58

    Rebuilding or replacing Mercruiser 4.3 in 1996 caravelle 1950SE

    No idea about the exhaust manifolds. Vortec engines in GM vehicles came out in 96 but the marine industry didn't get them until the following year.
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    Rebuilding or replacing Mercruiser 4.3 in 1996 caravelle 1950SE

    A 96 boat likely doesn't have a Vortec Head and associated intake manifold. At least on Volvo, they didn't have Vortec until the LK model which was 97. Even then, an LK model may even be in a 98 boat. Mine is a perfect example of that.
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    Oil change could be easier...

    It's too allow you to drain the system by just attaching a bicycle pump. I know because I just bought a 2017 Mercruiser powered boat and was perusing the service manual for it last night. Mine is raw water cooled. Not a big deal to me. Volvo has an almost identical type setup although their's...
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    Oil change could be easier...

    My current Volvo has the oil filter mounted upright so there is little oil leakage. However I just bought a 2017 6.2L 350HP Mercruiser and will be doing an oil change on it soon. I like the idea of punching the hole. Makes perfect sense as long as there is no anti drainback valve that prevents...
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    SeaDek

    My new to me Cobalt I am buying has it. If it don't come with it I was planning on putting it in. Right now, its just on the swim step but may have it go all the way to the bow eventually.
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    Clip for wiring harness

    I use that same thing. Every one of my trailers gets converted to a 7 pin connector. The 4 pin connectors suck.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

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    Engine oil pan leak

    On a 280, you don't have to remove the whole drive, just the upper drive housing. If the boat is a saltwater boat, removing the engine from the flywheel housing may be the best option.
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    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    Why would you do that when you can just put in a Delco Voyager?
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    Even with that, you can only run 2 fixtures at the same time in Southern California where the cold water temp starts out higher than most places. Up in Wisconsin where Musky is, likely only 1. The BTU requirement goes up the colder your initial water temp is. There is a chart that shows desired...
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    I looked up The Rinnai chart for pipe size. You should probably be ok. I remember it being way more conservative. Go down to the propane table: https://www.rinnai.us/faq/tankless-water-heater/gas-line-sizing-table Every elbow reduces the equivalent length so you would need a table for that too.
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    35K may be common for a tank water heater. It is not sufficient for a tankless especially if the water starts out cold.
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    I am not saying you need 1 1/2". You may need greater than what you have depending on the distance of your existing lines. My tankless was 180K BTU.
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    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    Yes..since they were the joint venture years.
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    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    Also, that distributor used in those things was only used for a few years and have known issues after awhile. I was proactive with mine and switched it to a Delco Voyager before mine went out.
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    The only reason to get one is if you don't have space for a tank. The efficiency difference is small. If you don't descale it every 6 months or yearly, you lose all the efficiency gains. They don't work when you lose power. If a part needs to be replaced, it may take over a week to get. If you...
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    Tankless Hot Water Heater Recommendation

    Noritz condensing. That is what I had at my old house and recommend. Started with a Rheem and it was a piece of junk. Personally, if I had to do it over again, I would never put in a tankless water heater.
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    duoprop shake slowly when turn right-left

    Not sure I would be concerned if the vibration is from a full turn. If the drive/engine alignment is not correct, that will exacerbate the vibration. You check that annually hopefully?
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    2020 NFL Week - 9

    You have to go look at Wikepedia before they remove this
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    help with running surge brake lines

    I replaced my rotted out steel line going back towards the axles with a rubber line. Brakes work fine. I have electric/hydraulic with disc Kodiak brakes.
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