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    Power steering

    I have a leak at the fitting on the side that goes into the actuator. He drained and tightened to make sure wasnt cross thread. It looks to be the line that runs to the oil cooler. 2 questions....1. Any chance I would use car power steering leak fixed? 2. Assuming #1 is a no anything...
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    Engine temp range

    Fired boat up for first time on muffs, noticed no water coming from reserve outlets. Took it out on water and engine would warm up to 170+ in idle and no wake fwd, but as soon as I gave it has temp came down instantly. Changed impeller today, thanks Achris for the awesome video, but it back...
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    Canvas poles

    I have an after market Canvas and the poles are always falling down bc the dont snap in. Any recommendations on after market poles or other technics to support the canvas to present pooling. I was thinking why couldn't I run a line from stern to bow, bow to stern down the middle and stern back...
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    Noob polishing questions

    Thought I had this figured at but as I researched items to buy got confused. I have a 92 searay that has some oxidation. Bought the Mequiers kit with oxidation remover, polish and wax. However as I researched pads for my Dewalt polisher I got stumped on what to buy. Do you use wool for the...
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    Engine Oil

    Wanted to confirm the proper engine oil for a 92 Mercruiser 4.3LX. I believe its 25-40W, service manual is being vague/can't find where I found it before. I question it because I'm ordering a new oil filler cap and the one I was going to order per the parts list shows 5W-30. Second guessing...
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    Power Steering hoses

    Pulled my engine in October and after I put it back together and was refilling the power steering fluid I noticed a leak on one of the hose fitting on the end by the steering manifold. Only leaks when pump is running and wheel is being turned. Didnt leak before engine pull. It is a tight fit...
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    Polishing around Enblems

    What is the best process for polishing around emblems that can't easily be removed. Tape off and compound/polish/wax by hand?
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    Aqua shield substitute

    Is Lucas oil marine grease a comparable substitute for aqua shield?
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    Perfect Seal

    What does everyone use as a replacement for perfect seal? Looking for something I can pick up locally since I need it this weekend.
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    Dual Battery Question

    I have a 92 Sea Ray 200 BR with a single battery. Want to add an additional battery to prevent accidnetally drain the battery with radio. Wanted to get thoughts on if a standard switch will suffice or investing in the dual circuit system is worth it. Not having to worry about switching seems...
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    Gear Lube and Impellar change

    Two newbie questions: 1. Is there a difference between High performance Gear lube 92-858064Q01 and 92-858064K01. Both say quicksilver but one has yellow label and one is black label. Are they the same? Can I mix them? 2. Changing my Impellar for the first. I have the service manual for...
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    Buffing Pads?

    Another newbie question for the forum. I have a Dewalt DWP849x 7"/9" polisher. Backing disc measures about 6.5". No ideas which pads to buy. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Heavy oxidation Removal

    Any tips to remove heavy oxidation. Was going to start with the Meguiers kit and their heavy oxidation remover but wanted some ideas in case that doesn't work. Or what is a way to determine the level of oxidation? Any suggestions welcome.
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    Impellar Part #

    I'm trying to find the right impellar for an SEI 116 which is a replacement for an Alpha one Gen 2. SEI web site shows a 47-43026T2 as the part. Marineengine.com shows that same mercruiser part # and a Sierra kit part number 18-3570 that has the impellar and gaskets. When I look at Sierra's...
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    Compression Testing

    Quick question...I've been overly paranoid with the first winter, and now that its finally warming up I'm eager to start working on the boat to get it ready for the season. I really want to compression test the cylinders to make sure the engine survived the winter, it was winterized at a...
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    Stereo and speakers

    Have a ‘92 BR200 with 4 speakers and a radio. Radio turns on and appears to tune, but I can only faintly hear sound. Tried ohming out a speaker...appeared to test fine, but only did one? Any diagnostic tips to troubleshoot between the radio and speakers?
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    Waxing and Buffing

    Not sure if this is the right forum section but looking for some advice and references on cleaning and waxing my hull. Questions are: 1. Best way to clean hull. Will be done on a trailer, is there a way to get under trailer bunks? 2. Steps to buffing/waxing. Recommended products? 3. Any...
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    Ready For Spring

    Ready for spring but nervous as the boat sits outside in the cold and snow :( Boat was winterized at marina, but firing it up for spring maintenance anything to inspect the engine and block to make sure winter didn't take a toll?
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    Fuel Tank Winterization

    Thoughts on fuel tank winterization. I have run non-ethanoal fuel all summer. Fuel stabilizer was added when winterizing and tank is full. I know some schools of thought are drain it completely. Asking the iboats world for best practice. thanks in advance for the advice.
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    Gear Lube

    Quick question and hoping I didn't make a mistake. Changed the gear lube last weekend and paused for a second because the Quicksilver HP gear lube was a blue/green color. Double checked the service manual, with a marina service guy and friend with a boat and all said it was the right stuff...
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