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    Evinrude 150 1995 Ocean pro steering cable replacement

    time to replace and havnt done one in 30 years.Where to begin?? Approx 7 year old cable I had previously repleced17 Mako center console.Steering cable pushes pistonso turning to stbd fine but does not retract to turn to port.Was fun getting it back to dock . Lol do I start at the helm or the...
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    I Cant Believe I put my Alpha Drive back together wrong !!! Duhh !!

    I have serviced my own drives for the past 25 years so I was shocked when I was about to put one of my drives on that I did a waterpump service on and the prop was locking clockwise instead of c-clockwise.Duhh!! I am always careful to lock the lower unit in fwd before remating the upper and...
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    Identify carb. to raise idle

    Sitting on top of my 1988 5.0XL mercruisers are these carbs .The tag on the front state "Mercruiser 230 13478861 . I know nothing about carbs and need to raise idle in both motors .The idle has tweaked itself down over the 10+ years I have owned the boat with not having done any carb work at...
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    Replacing manifolds and risers,removed ones look spectacular..??? Too Good

    Doing PM replacing manifolds and risers on my 5.0XL RWC mercruisers with alpha drives.Salt water use. and the ones I removed are nearly new looking on the inside.I was stunned at how good they look.Hardly any surface rust.Passages are large and clear .Mating surfaces look new. All looks too...
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    Wet joint...DRY JOINT Manifolds???

    Time for some PM .Think I will do new manifolds this spring.About to buy some GLM for my twin 5.0 XL Mercruisers with alpha drives rwc. The manifolds stated that they were not for "Dry joint" applications.Dont remember ever seeing that before,I am sure there is a simple difference between the 2...
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    Ebay discount pop_up

    I was viewing an item on ebay and just below the shipping on the listing was a popup that said "want to save $$" or something similar to that.When I clicked on it there was a discount code.I continued to view items and when I went back to make the purchase next day the popup was gone and have...
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    Bromar Hatch needs Re-Glazing

    Looking for advice from someone that has done this before.The plexi/lexan in my Bromar Deck hatch has come loose of the rubber seal.I resealed 2 years ago with windshield sealer but it didnt last.Fortunately it fits into the rubber seal so well that it hardly leaks at all.Hopefully someone here...
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    Buying a generator for house.What should I expect to pay an electrican?

    Will be picking up a generator for emergencies.Hope to never use it.What should I expect it to cost me to get a hookup to my fuse panel .Adapter to plug into gen ,not an automatic setup.Simple works for me.Thanks Charlie
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    Starter not engaging 1995 150 ocean pro

    My immaculate 150s starter decided not to engage and just whine/spin yesterday after a cruise.1st time ever.Glad I was home.I have a 2 battery system that is fully charged.Should I remove and troubleshoot or just replace it.My neighbor said it probably just needs to be lubed on top but he thinks...
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    Spark Plug info for 1995 150 Ocean pro

    I have found 3 look up charts and they all list a different plug for my motor. Its a 1995 150 Ocean Pro MODEL# E150SLEOM SER# G03944688 CURRENTLY RUNNING QL82YC HiHeat Which Was looked up and sold to me by an Johnson/Eninrude dealer.I have also seen listings for QL77JC4 AND QL16V. tHE ONLY...
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    Need to Paint Chain Link fence

    I have a section of a standard Galv chain link fence that is starting to show rust.I have seen people paint chain link fences with a roller and was wondering what the best paint to use would be.anyone have any experience with this .????? I was thinking rustoleum but maybe there is a more...
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    how to remove condensation/water from home heating oil tank

    Trying top get an oil boiler up and going and a milky oil water mixture came out of the bleeder.I am going to try to draw out a couple of gallons to see if it is just condensation.I thought I remembered my boiler guy telling me some years ago that denatured alcohol added to the oil acts the same...
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    Sea foam copy cat

    i BOUGHT SOME SEAFOAM TODAY AND SAW ANOTHER PRODUCT RIGHT NEXT TO IT IN THE IDENTICAL METAL BOTTLE WITH THE SAME USAGES LISTED.LOOKS TO BE AN OBVIOUS COPYCAT.tHE MANU IS "BERRYMAN SINCE 1912" B-12 CHEMTOOL FUEL TREATMENT.iT CONTAINS TOLUENE,METHANOL,ACETONE,BUTOXYETHANOL,METHEL ETHEL...
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    Sea foam copy cat??

    BOUGHT SOME SEA FOAM TODAY AND SAW A FUEL TREATMENT RIGHT NEXT TO IT IN THE IDENTICAL METAL BOTTLE WITH THE SAME STATEMENTS.tHE MANU IS BERRYMAN B-12 CHEMTOOL FUEL TREATMENT.WAS ONLY $3.25 COMPARED TO $9.00 FOR SEA FOAM.TOLUENE,METHANOL,ACETONE,BUTOXYETHANOL,METHEL ETHEL KEYTONE,ISOPROPANOL.iT...
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    Checking fluid level on trim pump

    Hi guys.I am having a brain fart on checking my trim fluid level.I havent had any issues or need to check in many years. 1989 mercruiser alphas with opaque resevoir.Cap w/o dipstick.No issues except that they seem to be raising and lowering slower than in the past.I think i remember checking...
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    Propeller size reco needed

    Hi guys,I have a 17 Mako center console with a 1995 150 Ocean pro.The current prop is a 141/2 x21 SS .The motor came off of a 21 cruisers Bonnaza(a much bigger and heavier boat).This was the right prop for the Cruisers bonanza.I know it cant be the right prop for my Mako.Been to 2 prop shops...
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    NEED NEW VACUUM CLEANER....RECOs...Who like what they have??

    Time for a new vacuum.Anyone love what they have.I have had 2 Kenmore cannisters with beaterbrush.Charlie
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    Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

    I own an energy effecient 15 year old Kenmore fridge.Water has been gathering in the bottom under the produce drawers.Thought it was the icemaker so I disconnected the water supply and still water gathers.Approx 32 ounces per 2-3 days.Time for a new fridge??Charlie
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    engine rpms drop 200 and regain 200 whlie cruising

    1988 twin mercruiser 5.0 xl with alphas.stbd engine dropped 2-300 rpms while I was cruising and came back up the same 2-300 rpms.did this a few times during a 15 minute cruise at 3300 rpms for approx 10-15 seconds each time .In attempt to remedy I ran the fuel on that engine down to almost empty...
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    1995 150 hp Ocean runner rough to start

    Lately my 150 ocean runner wont syart until I squirt some premix into the carbs.Then it starts right up and runs fine until it sits for 3 hours or longer.Primer bulb pumps up fine.What gives the carbs the first prime of fuel on starting?? Charlie
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