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    winterizing engine

    i was reading thread about winterizing and was wandering where can you get this rust inhibiter that you hook up to muffs? thanks ken
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    power of 3.0

    hi im getting ready to buy a nice clean searay 175 18.5 lengh. open bow alpha 1 outdrive . does this 3.0 make enough power? thanks ken
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    3.0?

    i am looking at an add for a 96 searay with mercruiser outdrive. it says 3.0 hi output engine. is that a 4 cyl? and would it be the 470? thanks
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    new impeller

    i putting in a new impeller in my mercruiser mr1 outdrive because my boat guy put the one in there now in the wrong direction. deteriated very quickly. when i install my new one should i put in dry or lubricate it with something/ thanks ken
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    sea tow

    i was on the chesapeake bay in md last week and noticed a boat being towed in by sea tow. seems like a good idea to maybe join up. any body ever heard of them? are they a good company? thanks ken
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    exhaust manifold for 250 inline six

    i got my eye on a exhaust manidold for my inline six. it say half antifreeze half water. are they any good? thanks ken
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    exhaust on a pre alphe mr1

    had my inline six in a cut in half 55gal drum testing motor and noticed exhaust and warm water running out of two holes on bottom of bellhousing or gimmell housing [not sure what is is called.] one on each side right at the lower anode bolts, is this normal? i thought all exhaust came out of...
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    water gauge temp?

    hi i have a 78 glastron 185 inline six, just put in rebuilt motor and resealed outdrive. started up today and noticed there was no water temp gauge, i just installed one at the thermo housing. it is running at 210 plus. im thinking water pump on engine needs to be replaced. already have new on...
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    re water flappers

    hi iseemed to have lost my previous post. i have a 1978 165hp inline six ser#4608326 would the water flapper happen to be in the exhaust pipe on the transom? i have a 4in oblong exhaust pipe on tranom side with a riveted bar in the center and was wondering if that used to be a water flapper...
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    water shutter

    hi where is the water shutter in a 250 inline six and is it absolutely necessary? thanks ken ps it is a 1978 ser#4608326 165 hp pre alpha[mr1]
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    finding parts for pre alpha

    hi im ready to order water pump or kit. all seals etc, but a little confused on what model it is a 78 ser# 4523808 and was told it is a mod 1. so when i order parts is it #1 r/mr or alpha1? i just want to get right the first time, thanks ken
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    what ratio outdrive?

    i have a 1978 19ft glastron 165 hp 4.1 inline six. pre alpha any idea what ratio that would be or should be? thanks ken
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    bolt behind trim tab anode

    i finnaly got that sob of a trim tab off. now the allen bolt under that is super tight. im starting to mess up the allen head[but not bad] any tricks to getting it loose? already tried wd 40. how about heat? thanks ken
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    mercruiser anode trim tab

    hi what kind of screw holds this thing on? is the head phillips or allen? if allen what size? thanks ken
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    cleaning and preserving boat top?

    hi i have a 1978 glastron boat with full cover which i believe to be original and in good shape. boat was garage kept for most of its life i guess is the reason for being that. what do you ues to keep it that shape[soft]. as far as material i guess its vinal. thanks ken
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    weight of a 250 inline six

    anyone know about what a complete inline six with bellhousing [complete] would weigh? trying to get a price for shipping. thanks ken
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    swaping a inline six

    i have a mercruiser inline six[250] might change it to a 470/3.7 or a 485. will it work without too many mods? thanks ken
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    250/292 inline six

    hi a buddy of mine is giving me a inline six, not sure yet if its a 250 or 292. if its a292 will parts off my 250 interchange? and how about cam also? thanks ken
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    interchangability of outdrives

    i have a 78 mercruiser pre alfa. can a alfa1 or alfaII etc be bolted right up or does the gimbal section have to be be changed? thanks ken
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    which stern drive?

    how do you know which outdrive you have, like alfa1 or2 etc. boat is a 1978 mercruiser 165. thanks ken
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