There are wiring codes for marine use. But if someone has been in there before, wich usually is the case, nothing will match up to the codes. Here's one example.
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You could pull it with a three jaw puller or cut it off. I think you need to test fit the new one in the housing and see how tight it fits. Also did you remove the retaining in on the outside of the bearing? If its not there its going to be loose.
If you have someone in the area that has some time on their hands, and knows a bit about mercruiser's it would be helpful to have them take a look. Jumping into an i/o right off the bat is a bit intimidating. Most of what I am seeing is almost easy for me, but you have to know what does what. If...
If you truly have a fuel leak, I'd be looking for the source. Also its mixed with water? If the cover isn't leaking, you might have the foam filled hull saturated with water. What year/type of boat is it?
It's a trailer queen. Sort if. I wouldn't bother putting bottom paint on if it's not left in for extended periods of time. I'm doing mine without bottom paint, if its an issue later I'll put it on. But I'm in freshwater.
Just recalled from back in the day.... In tech school me and a buddy rebuilt the transmission in his moms car, road tested just fine. Cleaning up drain pans, found a thrust washer Laying there. What to do..... She drove that car for another eight years without issue. Stuff happens.....lol
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If the batteries are fully charged and disconnected when you put it to sleep, they should be fine in the spring. I disconnect the negatives to eliminate any parasitic draw. If the battery goes bad by spring, it didn't want to be a battery anymore anyway. As far as charging, leave them in place...
I suspected the race was missing from the earlier pics also. I just assumed he took it out before the pics were taken. If its loose enough to remove by hand, it needs a new hub.
Yes, battery test, new ignition, and clean all connections at the battery and Bloch, including the grounds. After you think the connections are clean , clean them again.
