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    WHY I HATE RUSTOLEUM AEROSOL PAINT

    Just had a can of Rustoleum spray paint clog and fail before I used half of the can.As a matter of fact in the past 30+ years of boat maintenance and homeownership I dont recall ever being able to use an entire can of Rustoleum spray paint without it clogging and failing.NEVER!!! I wrote to...
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    Alpha gen1 ? Help to identify with pic

    Trying to help a friend that got his 1st boat.He is a distance away so trying to help him by pics right now.He bought a little 17 Glastron bow rider mid 1990s I think. 4.3 v6 mercruiser .What is the circle on the right side gasket just above the shift arm?? I have had 1980s alpha drives for past...
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    200 hp Saltwaterseries lift motor engaging on its own.

    2000 200hp saltwater series OX66 .I have noticed a few times that my motor seemed to be trimmed up further than I had lifted it.Just thought I may have tapped the button by accident.Same happened a few more times and then without the motor running I heard the trim motor engage all by itself for...
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    Gen II service same as Alpha one?

    A buddy just got a skiff with Gen II drive he tells me.I have serviced my alpha one drives for a long time and offered to help him.Is the removal of the drive the same procedure?? Charlie
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    Anyone ever convert their 401k to an IRA?

    I have a 401k with and employer that I no longer work for,Im retired last year. Its with Vanguard in very conservative slight moneymaker and designed to never lose any at all.401k rep said I could leave it there or a better idea would be to transfer to IRA with my credit union which pays a...
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    Anyone know what this is???

    Found this in a bunch of paperwork the previous owner gave to me.Assuming it has something to do with a Compass but who knows?? Charlie
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    Why am I replacing woodruff key???????

    2000 200hp Saltwaterseries OX66 2 stroke. GREAT MOTOR!!! did 2 water pump services since I got it a few years ago. Extremely difficult to remove woodruff key during water pump servicing. Extremely difficult to replace new woodruff key .Had to sand new key to make it fit this spring.WHY dont I...
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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    I should know this. Bilge pump failed and I grabbed what I had in garage just to empty shower water from bilge.Grabbed an attwood automatic .Did a quick connect till I get a. New pump.It won't prime.Will a pump run in reverse if I crossed pos and neg wires?
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    2000 200hp Saltwater series with digital Yamaha gages.Everything else seem working. mph has worked forever.Where to start looking.I did a water pump service this spring and attached the tube properly and has been working for approx 1 month this year.Any suggestions??? This is the style of gage...
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    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    Have 3/4 gallon of Interlux bottomkote leftover from last spring.It is a little thick and I want to "slightly" thin the paint .Not looking to compromise the antifouling properties so I only want to slightly thin.Of course Interlux recommends their special Interlux thinner which I dont have and...
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    Trilux 33 or Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier for outdrive/prop/etc

    Have I been missing the boat on this one???? I have used Trilux33 aerosol for approx 30 years on my outdrives and props and trim tabs. Lately price has gone just over $50 a can the can has gotten smaller over the years .Its 10 or 12 oz these days.I notice that most boat yards have been coating...
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    Replacing lift cyl power trim hose,how much heat to use?

    1988 Mercruiser alpha .I have a slight leak in one of the lines.Not sure if the lines have ever been changed.Boat sits in salt water 5 month of the year so i am assuming the line is not coming off easy from bottom of transom assembly and dont want to damage anything.Plan on using a brake line...
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    Alpha one o/d driveshaft pic.......never seen this before?

    I have had many alpha drives for 30 years and have never seen this O ring. Got this Alpha dive cheap for a spare. Looks identical to every Alpha drive I have ever had except the Oring near the splines.This is an alpha one drive not a Gen 1 or 2. What am i looking at?? ?? Charlie
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    Found a wooden/brass boat hook. Old?

    washed up in the tide I found a boat hook pole.This particular one is approx 7' with brass hook on it. Pole resembles a closet hanger pole.Old or just a special purpose pole??.Will post a pic later. Charlie
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    Painting motor cover/vent

    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,got the factory aerosol paint to do the job.Anyone use clearcoat paint for a finishing topcoat??? I didnt see any available?? Charlie
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    Waterpump housing purchase ,missing parts???

    https://www.simyamaha.com/water-pump-housing-kit-61a-44311-01-00kit/ Ordered a water pump housing for 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke. Did a water pump service and no telltale pissing.Now I see 2 small round fittings in the housing order I placed.I did the service without knowing about...
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    Did I knock lower unit out of neutral during water pump service?????

    2000 200HP Saltwater series 2 stroke. Pulled lower unit to service water pump. after completing the water pump change, reinstalled the lower unit with a little jiggling. When I reinstalled the prop I noticed that the prop shaft was locked in both directions. I dont remember this being the case...
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    Whats the deal with "High Milage" conventional and synthetic motor oils???/

    Seems like every type and every weight motor oil now come in "High milage" option. Just an advertising gimmick??? Can it be different?? I dont really think so..Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I'm not accustomed to making tools or gages.Saw a YouTube video that made it look pretty simple using a brake bleeder..Im thinking I can use this compresser hose with gage that came with a high end model vehicle from approx 40 years ago.The vehicle had a built in compresser.Never used it ,been...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Picked up this outdrive with ss prop very cheap. It was left on the rack in marine shop .I assume the markings mean gear ratio.Dont know about the AK . Its crusty but I couldn't pass it up.Locks into gear and turns by hand properly so cleaned up should be a good spare drive for my 5.0...
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