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    Need to tweak shift cable for reverse

    Thanks.Never seen or been in that section.I dont even see it? Where the heck is it?
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    Need to tweak shift cable for reverse

    5.0 LX 1988 alpha,Shifting into fwd clean and easy.Reverse is racheting but not engaging.I have done this a looooong time ago and dont want to make things worse.Cables are recent with hardly any time on them.Anyone wanna walk me thru it please.my recolection is ,the lower of the 2 cables,pull...
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    2000 200hp saltwater series lost fuel prime

    Had an occasional issue end of last season.After a long idle ride down a long canal we bogged down and stalled.Primer bulb needed pumping and started right up .Did this a few times while canal idling.always needed primer bulb pumping.Changed out fuel water sep,main fuel filter on motor,both fuel...
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    Adding second battery

    Yes parallel will work.You can put the 2nd battery anywhere you like.Just run battery cables as long as you need.Not a big deal.The jump pack is not a bad idea either.But you still have to keep it charged.Charlie
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    Which sealing compound to use for riser gaskets ?

    Try this brand of sealant ,the name is "None"
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    Adding second battery

    Thats one way to do it.Personally I would connect and combine .Only takes 2 battery wires/cables.this will charge both batteries while under way.Leaving a battery on board unconnected will probably lead to a weak battery if and when you need to use it.Charlie
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    Temperature gauge needle when cold

    how long have you had this low reading?? I have same issue on one of my gages right after I had motor replaced.I am wondering about the accuracy since the gage never read that low before.Charlie
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    Decided to pull parts and have replacements for my port motor and let the boatyard collect the recycle fee for the block.i will pull the risers and manifolds,carb,alternator and maybe the ps pump and put them on the shelf.Charlie
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    Aint doing CL again.Put my Mako for sale last week.I never met a bigger bunch of timewasters in my life.Took it off the market and will sell it elsewhere closer to boating season here in NY .Wasted 3 days of my time.
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    Newer Motor replacement is in 5.0 sterndrive

    Had one of my 1988 5.0lx 4bbl replaced with a Vortec 5.0 .Went in better than anticipated.slight clearance issue at first so they pulled the spacers under the risers and voila ,clearance!! Motor looks good,idles good,starts right up.It might have a 160 tstat and I am used to and always had 145...
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    Could bad gas cause poor idling?

    Old fuel can certainly cause the issue you describe.However it sounds like you kinda had the low idle issue beforehand,now it is a little worse.Here is what ALWAYS has worked for me.First empty your fuel water separator into a jar (tall and thin is best) and put aside for later inspection.Fill...
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    Oil fired boiler....Is the block replaceable?

    its a 124000 btu ,30 years old.Weil mclain cast iron .always been under service contract so new parts whenever needed including new chamber liner a few years ago.Is block weldable?
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    Oil fired boiler....Is the block replaceable?

    I have a Weil Mclain oil fired water boiler.Upon my yearly tuneup/cleaning my boiler company brought to my attention a crack in one of the 3 sections of the block.showed it to me and said that I need a new boiler.I asked about the condition of the rest of the boiler and was told that it was in...
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    5.0 SERIAL # IDENTIFICATION

    YEAR THAT IS
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    5.0 SERIAL # IDENTIFICATION

    MERCRUISER SERIAL NUMBER OM615595 ,ANY HELP ON LOOKING UP THIS SERIAL # OR WHERE TO LOOK FOR IT MYSELF.THANKS CHARLIE
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    Broken Nipple stuck In Fuel Line

    Brilliant minds thin alike!!!
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    Drain Plug Rot

    Dont let these guys scare you ....at least not just yet.What I see in the pic looks like it may have been previously repaired by the different colors.I have owned (and still do own ) several fiberglass boats far older than what they claim is the "lifespan".Get a professional opinion before any...
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    Broken Nipple stuck In Fuel Line

    take a few small screws and find one that will thread into it and when it threads in nice and deep put a pliers on the screw head and pull it out.You may even want to heat the fuel line with a blow dryer to soften the line for easy release.Charlie
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    As My other thread stated,I had my 1988 5.0XL 4bbl replaced since I had water in the oil.It does not appear much if anything was used from my old motor for the newer motor replacement.I have not totally discussed my final bill though the new complete motor is a 2005 and $3k and the pull out and...
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    Replacement motor going in ,need opinions

    Dude,you have waaaay too muuuch time on your hands....Lol Charlie
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