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    Alternator Burned Electrical Post

    Today I noticed the post on my alternator is in bad shape. I took the rubber boot off and the connector just crumbled apart. The terminal on the wire is half gone and the post on the back of the alternator has burned through 2/3 of the post. The post seems to be part of the rectifier assembly...
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    Should I replace These Risers?

    Hi All, I have a lot of corrosion on the starboard manifold. Previous owner said he replaced risers and manifolds ~3 years ago, but I think he only replaced risers. I NEED to replace the manifolds and possibly the risers. I think there was a leak between the manifold and block which caused...
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    Howto Connect Fluid Extractor to Threaded Dip Stick

    I bought one of these oil Fluid Extractortion pumps from Marpac. It comes with three different size hoses and a few misc adapter pieces. I pushed the middle sized hose down the dip stick and pumped but it took a while since the oil was cold (yes, I know the oil should be warm). Therefore I am...
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    Please verify Pic: Winterizing of the engine block

    Just bought a boat at the end of this season after it had already been winterized. Therefore seller de-winterized boat, we took it on a test ride and then he had the "mechanic" re-winterize. He supposively hooked up muffs with antifreeze and then fogged the engine. I think the "mechanic" is a...
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