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    help with iffy gas?

    I’ve been running ethanol in my 1985 3.0 for 5 years. No issues. And I don’t add stabilizer For storage.
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    help with iffy gas?

    Where you get iffy gas? Usually water got in somehow. have you checked your water separating fuel filter? Dump the contents of it into a container and have a look. Water will sit on the bottom.
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    Recommendations for cleaning bilge?

    It’s a good idea to put an oil sorb pad in the bilge regardless if there are spills or not. But yeah Citris clean works well also and smells good.
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    Water line runs to backing plate drum brakes ?

    Never saw that but I'm in fresh water area also. But perhaps there are only brake shoes on one wheel on each side?
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    Ran amazing then shake no thrust

    Either your cable broke, or something happened on the control box.
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    Shifting very difficult

    No not a complete teardown. Just split the upper from the lower and replace "A" in this pic.
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    OMC 5.0 wont stay primed after new seperator. PLEASE HELP

    The anti syphon valve is on the fuel tank, where the fuel line hooks to the tank. It basicly looks like a hose nipple but it has a check valve in it to prevent the fuel from syphoning if there is a leak. Do not disguard it, it's a coast guard regulation to have it. Either clean it or replace it.
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    Shifting very difficult

    It can’t fix itself. Sorry to say.
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    Shifting very difficult

    This.
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    Shifting very difficult

    On the lower the bronze shift dog will get bent if not in fwd gear. Seen it happen before. You will need a new part, split the lower to put it in.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Me to. I took mine at 65 though.Two weeks into it. Kinda nice with no alarm clock but I’d best get off my but and get stuff done.
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    Winch Strap longevity

    The synthetic type of rope is really nice to use. I personally haven’t bought it but have used it a few times on customers boats. It’s strong and wear resistant. Wish knew the brand but I don’t.
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    Question about battery post connections

    I hate those things. It's just another connection for corrosion. Easy enough to change the cable ends to the proper clamp.
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    Trim Ram End Cap Replacement

    Always wrap a towel over the end of whatever you are pushing out with air. Whether it be a ram, brake puck or valve of sorts.
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    Outdrive corrosion?

    Yup, my phone didn’t show it to well.
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    Outdrive corrosion?

    I'm not seeing the anodes in the pic. And the rusty cotter pin on the prop should be stainless.
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    Question about battery post connections

    Yeah, all the new batteries we get now are nuts only. Even the smaller batteries. A few years ago they came with wing nuts.
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    Question about battery post connections

    On a small boat, wing nuts may work ok, but I’ve seen/worked on several boats with more than three 8-d batteries with wing nuts. The amperage running through those type of connections can heat up rather quickly. That is why ABYC don’t allow them anymore, including smaller batteries. And no more...
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    Question about battery post connections

    Yeah, no wing nuts and preferably by lock nuts. Don’t gorilla them so tight. Just a bit after snug.
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    Modern Engine Thoughts

    Chevy. But I’m not arguing. Lol
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