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    Fuel Filter Swap Out Questions

    Before the start of boating season I want to swap out the stock fuel filter and swap in a fuel water separator filter. My questions are: 1. Any recommendation on where to mount? 2. Does the stock fuel pump have enough push for this type of filter? It's the stock fuel pump. 3. Type of fuel...
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    Gas tank level

    Gas gauge said have a tank, put in 10 gallons probably sitting around 20 total...think. capacity is 22. Temps around me have dipped as low as 28. Have I missed my opportunity to top it off, or should I just plan to drain in the spring since I may have jeopardized water in the tank. ?
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    Winterization Fuel Storage

    For those of us that have to winterize what is your stance on the fuel tank. Do you empty it or fill it up. I can get mu head around filling it up and adding stability allows less air in the tank and less condensation that can build up as temps drop. I am only running ethanol free gas also.
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    Oil Shelf Life

    Quick Question...with the boating season winding down for us up North what is the shelf life of Mercruiser Oil. I bought a 4qr jug in the spring for a potential oil top off I didnt need. The jug has sat unopened in a garage. Is it still okay to use for my fall oil change? Want to confirm. TIA
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    Hydraulic Brake Fluid.

    I have a '92 eagle trailer with a hyrdraulic brake actuator. Manual says you can use Dot3, 4, or 5. I'm pretty sure Dot 5 isnt being used since it's a boat trailer. Does it matter if I top of the master cylinder reservoir with Dot 3 or 4? Google searches haven't been conclusive? I thought...
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    Stubborn oil filter and torque specs

    Changed oil filter in spring. Hand tightened, but when I ran the engine I had a slight leak so I gave it a no more than a 1/4 turn with a wrench. Now I can't get the damn thing to budge. It's been bugging me so I want to change it. I tried a 74/76 mm but struggle to grip the filter, even...
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    Wheel Bearings

    What minimum psi should I look for in a grease gun to grease my trailer wheel bearings? 6,000 psi enough or do I need 7,000 psi or more. What about for hitting hinge and gimbal bearing zerk fittings?
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    2nd battery

    Potentially dumb question but here goes. I want to add a deep cycle 2nd battery. I have to negative leads going to the battery but only one positive terminal...so my question is where is the house line positive? Is it connected at the starter? How do I extend it to get to a 2nd battery?
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    Lining up and straightening out.

    Newbie tower over the past 12 months...getting better but one thing I continue to struggle with is once I get the trailerined up, getting the tow vehicle inline so everything will go backwards straight and not continue to move the trailer left or right. Am I waiting too long straighten...
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    Alternator Question

    Alternator question I want to install a blue sea ACR and want to fully understand the wiring of the boat. One question I have is around the wiring of the alternator. I have a 92 4.3LX. I have 4 wires coming from my alternator..my question is around if my understanding of these wires is...
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    Oil Pressure

    92 4.3lx did an oil change in the fall and filter, ran engine yesterday and oil pressure is topping out at 3000 rpms, probably lower at idle. Manual says 35-55 psi at 2000 Rpms. Anything to be worried about? Thanks in advance!
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    Bilge Pump

    Replaced bilge pump this winter, but wont seem to pump water now. I would think there is enough water since its about an inch deep, but nothing comes out. I can hear the pump running. Is that too little of water to pump out? Any ways to test?
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    Speedometer coupling replacement

    i have the plastic speedometer coupling on a SEI116/alpha1Gen2. Is the replacement as simple as 1. Remove zip tie and old male end from tube 2. Remove thread female side of coupler from out drive 3. Thread new female end ofcoupler to our drive 4. Insert new male end of coupler to speedo tube...
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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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