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  1. Stinnett21

    UFP Trailer Buddy retaining ring

    dingbat, can you explain "going to press" and "stake". I know they have to be knocked in. I usually use a block of wood and large hammer. Does stake mean what I've read about dimpling the outside of the BB?
  2. Stinnett21

    UFP Trailer Buddy retaining ring

    Check valve is leaking. I've tried depressing it many times to try to reseat it but no luck. I hate to bang out another protector. Doubt I'll be able to keep another one on. I guess I could move up in size to the 2.047.
  3. Stinnett21

    UFP Trailer Buddy retaining ring

    Has anyone ever removed the retaining ring from a UFP Trailer Buddy bearing protector to replace the zerk? When I try to remove the zerk the piston spins. I don't like the idea of simply replacing the entire protector because every time you remove one it slops out the bore of the hub.
  4. Stinnett21

    Newbie looking for advice

    Second the above. I realize they're pricier but, especially if you're not mechanically inclined, buy an outboard.
  5. Stinnett21

    Nauticus Smart tabs vs Bennett Self Leveling Trim Tabs?

    Those old Hondas of that vintage were very heavy and the adding of the 2nd battery I imagine was the death nell. Moving the battery forward might do wonders. Also tell him to check his engine height. A few pics of his stern would be great.
  6. Stinnett21

    Nauticus Smart tabs vs Bennett Self Leveling Trim Tabs?

    He will also have to consider how much stuff is in the way of mounting them. Transducer, kicker motor, boarding ladder, live well drains, etc.
  7. Stinnett21

    Gas tank size

    It's an inland boat. I doubt it has anything bigger than an 18 gallon. FWIW I put nearly twice the amount of StaBil called for. You never know what's going to happen in your life during off season. It could be over two years before you get back on the boat again.
  8. Stinnett21

    Vibration TurningPoint 4 blade

    Not doubting you but just to confirm, I think TP props have proprietary hubs right? Do you have their hub? Do you have the aluminum or steel version?
  9. Stinnett21

    New gimbal bearing, can’t get alignment tool in coupler

    It appears to me from the OP's pics those engine mounts have failed.
  10. Stinnett21

    Going to look at the sea doo switch

    Not being negative, it's a neat concept, just wondering how much rattling it would do?
  11. Stinnett21

    Going to look at the sea doo switch

    I thought it was a new product?
  12. Stinnett21

    gear oil drain plug alternative to slotted screw driver?

    External hex would protrude, cause drag and disrupt water flow to prop???
  13. Stinnett21

    gear oil drain plug alternative to slotted screw driver?

    As suggested above a wide screwdriver is the key. I tighten as much as possible by hand then grab the shaft of the screwdriver with small pliers, rock the screwdriver back and forth so I can feel when it's flat against the slot and nudge it a bit tighter. Most of the damage to my slot happened...
  14. Stinnett21

    gear oil drain plug alternative to slotted screw driver?

    I bought the Sierra equivalent for same reason described above (slot getting worn out). Got it all pumped up, removed the pump end, stuck my finger over the hole to stop the bleeding while I grabbed my new Sierra drain plug. Wouldn't go in. Put slight pressure on with screwdriver but no luck...
  15. Stinnett21

    Which gasket is better for impeller install, metal or fiber?

    I'm two impeller changes in (OEM kits) with using the metal gasket with a thin layer of permatex. Have had no issues. I think Merc is combining Verado stuff with Alpha stuff in their kits for marketing reasons. I seem to recall mine containing yellow (rubber I think) orings for drain plugs, I...
  16. Stinnett21

    Fun day!!!

    Love getting out this time of year also. Thank you for your service btw.
  17. Stinnett21

    Tach at 0 when cranking 5.0 MPI

    Had a chance to further investigate. That's my dad's old Fluke from the 80's. It may not be fast enough but if accurate the reading looks ok. Also I swapped batteries and same result so I'm gonna rule out battery as the problem. Something new this time. Tach read 850 rpms a few times while...
  18. Stinnett21

    Tach at 0 when cranking 5.0 MPI

    Good info. Thanks Alldodge. I'll check the connections.
  19. Stinnett21

    Tach at 0 when cranking 5.0 MPI

    This occurred near the end of the day so I don't have much history to go on. I'll observe more on next outing. Good point, thanks.
  20. Stinnett21

    Tach at 0 when cranking 5.0 MPI

    I rarely have a helper but I'll see what I can do. Thanks.
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