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    motor mount torque

    Is there an explaination why these halve inch rear mount bolts only call for 35 to 40 foot pounds of torque?
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    coupler alignment

    So... after every possible front motor mount adjustment without success, how do you determine if the rear mounts need to go up or down? Before I pulled the motor I checked the alignment, and it was'nt that good then, but the coupler and drive shaft don't look bad. Should I run it or keep dicken...
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    intake corrosion

    Does anyone know of a decent product to coat the water jacket on an intake manifold to slow down salt water corrosion?
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    loose rear mounts

    Putting the motor back in and tightned the rear mounts. Working on getting the alighnment right and noticed a lot of play in the rear mount area. Is this normal? Do the bushings wear out back there. Thanks
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    vortec intake intake manifold

    My TBI manifold is getting crusty around the water ports. Looking for an automotive replacement, but it doesn't match up style wise with a 98 vehicle. Mine is a 1 peice all iron with a thin gasket under the throttle body. Any ideas?
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    winterizing and raw water pump

    Seeing this is the lowest point in the water system, nobody seems to address this area as far as draining. What is the proper procedure?
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    coupler installation

    Can't find info on what to put on the coupler bolts before torking
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    ignition timing

    Does anyone have the specs. for a 1998 305 TBI T5 eng #0L325388, and procedure? Thanks
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    ex. manifold gaskets

    Have a set of 3 year old risers, spacers, and manifolds, that are in very good condition. The 2 surfaces where these parts bolt together are less than perfect. There is plenty of meat left but some corrosion on the gasket surfaces. I am going to resurface them, and wondering what type of paint...
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    water in exhaust valves

    Just pulled my motor to change out oil pan. Decided to pull the 4 year old risers and manifolds to take a peek while it was out. The motor has been running fine all season. When I pulled the risers and spacers off, I could see water in the manifold pockets on the middle cylinders on both sides...
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    loose shift cable

    Just pulled my lower unit and noticed water in the jaw area, then noticed the shift cable wasn't tight to the bell housing. Is the nut on the transom side attached to the cable housing? Doesn't want to tighten down.
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    mercathode system

    Just pulled my boat for the season. Brand new zincs in may were completely gone. This boat has a mercathode system, how can I check it to see if it's working?
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    motor mount pads shot

    Working on a 2000 searay 245. Pulling the motor out and noticed where the front mounts lag down to, they look like raised pads 5" tall about a foot long, 8" wide. Not sure whats in there, but the lags are stripped out. Any idea about what product to use?
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    sealed gimbal bearing

    Is there an advantage to using the sealed gimbal bearing on a 2000 Bravo 2? I see they are a lot more money than the old style.
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    Dry stack exhaust

    If I have to replace my current exhaust. 2000 305 efi, is this the way to go?
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    core plugs

    I've got a sweet running 10 year old, 500 hour, salt water 305 that needs to come out because of a rotten oil pan. What say about replacing the freeze plugs while its out? Or if it ain't broke don't fix it?
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    coupler

    Anyone have any info on the quality of aftermarket bravo couplers?
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    Bravo U joint

    Looked at previous posts. Still could not find any info on a inexpensive U joint for a bravo. Anyone?
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    Motor pull

    Will be pulling my 305 GM bravo to replace my oil pan. Want to do a few things to it while it's out. How can I tell how much life my coupler has left to it? What goes out on them , the rubber or the splines? My manifolds are a few years old. They work fine, should I bother changing the gaskets...
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    plug wires

    Are merc wires worth the 100 bucks? Or should I head to auto Zone. Noticed I've got a firestorm accross the top of my cap.
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