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    Where to properly install a fuel/water separator

    Re: Where to properly install a fuel/water separator I,m not an expert and I'm sure a couple will chime in shortly. Having said that, I put mine, on my old Bayliner, on the stringer close to the fuel pump. I would think you would want to put it in a place that was easy to access. I don't have a...
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    Locking washers on motor mounts

    Re: Locking washers on motor mounts Didn't get a chance to fire it up for the first time this season, but its all done and ready to go. Here is a couple of pictures. Maybe next weekend... Ken Stripped down to bare aluminum,primed, painted and impeller,plate and gaskets.Also new decal...
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    Locking washers on motor mounts

    Hi guys: Found the locking washers on the underside of the motor mounts. How do I deal with these. Just bend them back, make the adjustment and bend them back again? Thanks.... Ken.
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    Bellow sleeve installation

    Hi Guys; Getting ready to install drive bellows sleeve and i would like to clean the old adheisive off the bellows and gimbal housing ( aft end of bellows). It is still attached at the other end. What would remove the glue without damaging the rubber? While trying to pull the gimbal bearing...
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    New Shorlander tandem trailer?

    Re: New Shorlander tandem trailer? I think that might be a good idea, MarkSee. I think I'll leave it the way it is for this season and add the other bunks in the winter. I just seems to sit a little high in the front. I'll include another pic or two and see what you guys think. ......Ken
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    New Shorlander tandem trailer?

    Hi Guys: I finally got my tandem trailer. I had some questions about my single axle trailer that we discussed in an earlier thread which lead me to replacing it with this tandem. The trailer is a new 2010 model good for 4600lbs. I had to adjust the the bunks a little and am wondering if the...
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    Alpa I, Gen II impeller gasket question

    Hi Guys; Just left the Mercruiser dealer with my can of liquid gold (perfect seal) for impeller gasket. It looks like the large hole gasket (bottom one) has a beed of some kind on the face that goes between the plate and the gasket. Am I supposed to put perfect seal between lower housing and...
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    Re-assemble AI,GII?

    Hi, Me again: When I sepaarated the upper from the lower, this plastic "filler wall" fell out. Is there a specific way this has to go into the slots and how would I get it to stay there? Thanks.... Ken
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    Anode replacement?

    Hi Guys; I've just repainted my drive (AI,GII) and I am wondering how much contact with bare aluminum is required for the anodes to work. Under the front one, under the driveshaft, is completely painted and was before as well. Is contact through the bolts enugh or do I have to remove some...
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    Which size tire?

    Re: Which size tire? I have a 95 GMC Seirra 4X4 extended cab and I went from 265/75 to 285/75 and notice a little loss in power, but not enough to regret doing it. I also put a 2 inch lift (torsion bar keys and a 2 inch block in the rear) and the truck went from a "socer mom" truck to a smart...
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    Cut and pollish question

    Hi guys; Well I have finally got that break in the gelcoat repaired and am starting to cut and pollish. I have a section of the hull sanded up to 1000, pollished with a glase and topped with Mcguires marine wax. Its as smooth as a baby's bottom and shiny like crazy, but seems to be hazy or...
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    Corrosion behind prop (with pictures)

    Hi guys; Took my SS prop off to pollish it and I find this corrosion behind it. Is this a big deal and what should I do about it. Thanks...... Ken
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    Stainless steel prop pollish?

    Hi guys; I have a Highfive, five blade SS prop and I would like it to sparkle, but am not sure how to achieve this. Any suggestions would be welcome..... Thanks, Ken
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    Hole in gel-coat

    Re: Hole in gel-coat Hi guys; Well, I thinks I have been successful. I'm up to 600 grit and you can't hardly see the patch. If I want to fill that hole you can see in the picture, should I clean the new gel with acitone? Thanks guys for all the help........ Ken P.S. What do I clean...
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    Hole in gel-coat

    Re: Hole in gel-coat Thanks guys. With all that info, maybe I should look into opening a shop.lol I went to about three places today to find find cobosil to no avail. What I did find was Silica Thickener by Systemthree and was assured this would be a suitable sustitute. You guys heard of this...
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    Too Much Trailer?

    Re: Too Much Trailer? I'm pretty sure GVW includes the trailer. My concern is the boat is not heavy enough to compress the springs and the boat will be bounced around to much. Also I drive a gravel semi with a tripple axle aluminum trailer and we break more springs empty than loaded. I don't...
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    Too Much Trailer?

    Hi Guys; I have a 20 ft Sea Ray, 1995, with a 5.7 in it. The trailer I have is not heavy enough. The boat new and dry weighs 3150 lbs. The trailers max is 3740 lbs. I weighed the trailer with boat and gear and fuel at 4000 lbs (not hitched to truck). My question is: I have found a tandem...
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    Hole in gel-coat

    Hi Guys; I have this damaged spot in the gel-coat in the hull. The PO must of run it ashore or hit a rock or something. I'm wondering how I might fix this. If its not to much to ask, I would like details, materials, tools and what ever I might need to attempt this repair in my shop...
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    Drive bellows ring, Alph I Gen II

    Hi guys; Was trying to get my gimbal bearing out and the ring that hold the bellows in place popped out. I must have hit it with the puller and popped it out. It seems a little bashed up. I guess what I am wondering is there a ring I need to buy and what is the proceedure to be putting this...
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    Corsa Exhaust Quote?

    Hi Guys; Just got a quote back from Marine Parts Finders for: pair of Corsa side exit diverters, wiring harness, side exit tips, pipes and clamps. Apperntly there is a kit for this application. $2649.00 Corsa kit $ 230.00 Shipping and brokerage $ 143.00 GST[/U]...
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