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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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    Aqua shield substitute

    Is Lucas oil marine grease a comparable substitute for aqua shield?
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    Perfect Seal

    What does everyone use as a replacement for perfect seal? Looking for something I can pick up locally since I need it this weekend.
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    Dual Battery Question

    I have a 92 Sea Ray 200 BR with a single battery. Want to add an additional battery to prevent accidnetally drain the battery with radio. Wanted to get thoughts on if a standard switch will suffice or investing in the dual circuit system is worth it. Not having to worry about switching seems...
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    Gear Lube and Impellar change

    Two newbie questions: 1. Is there a difference between High performance Gear lube 92-858064Q01 and 92-858064K01. Both say quicksilver but one has yellow label and one is black label. Are they the same? Can I mix them? 2. Changing my Impellar for the first. I have the service manual for...
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    Buffing Pads?

    Another newbie question for the forum. I have a Dewalt DWP849x 7"/9" polisher. Backing disc measures about 6.5". No ideas which pads to buy. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Heavy oxidation Removal

    Any tips to remove heavy oxidation. Was going to start with the Meguiers kit and their heavy oxidation remover but wanted some ideas in case that doesn't work. Or what is a way to determine the level of oxidation? Any suggestions welcome.
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    Impellar Part #

    I'm trying to find the right impellar for an SEI 116 which is a replacement for an Alpha one Gen 2. SEI web site shows a 47-43026T2 as the part. Marineengine.com shows that same mercruiser part # and a Sierra kit part number 18-3570 that has the impellar and gaskets. When I look at Sierra's...
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