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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    Wow!!! that many?? I had no idea.All I know is that it is from a Wellcraft Nova with a 390? motor.Old boat for sure./It has a lift ring on the top and horizontal veins /ridges in the upper by the vent hole.Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    I have available to me a pre alpha drive off of a v8. I like the idea of having a spare drive .Im running twin Alpha drives 1988 Mercruiser 5.0 XL .Can this pre alpha drive work for me as a spare?? Or can the upper or lower be interchanged with my alpha ?? BTW it would be strictly for emergency...
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    oh yes btw im talking about aluminum prop.Charlie
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    Only looking for someone that has repainted a prop and paint stayed on prop after using .I have tried several methods ,primers and paints ,prepwork and always get the same results.Paint loss immediately without prop hitting bottom/sand .Part of my issue is that my props are submerged for 5...
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Are you floating yet Lou? Weather in April sucked and May seems to be worse so far.I got both boats going in a 2 weeks.Charlie
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Those that gave opinions,Thankyou.Some good opinions from most.Thanks again!! I never took the time to see what was in a filter. I was always in a hurry to do some weed killing with the contents.Glad I took a look.Charlie
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Dont sweat a long hypothesis.Especially since you have some experience mixed in.The purpose of this post is for opinions since I was so surprised at what I had seen.Thanks guys!! Charlie
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    ok thanks,will check it out
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    too late,I used it for weed killer along my street curb.
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Both filters are 1 season old .My concern /curiosity is why are they so different
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    This engine is new to me last year.It replaced one of my 1988 5.0 LX that had a bad winter.The boatyard had some modifications to make with wiring to get everything to work.Charlie
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    Thanks ,I was thinkin the same but the snap on is tight and the ring below it looks like thats where I should put the nut since it is always a little loose.Charlie
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Both filters changed yesterday.Didnt start either motor yet.Tank is aluminum and its regular gas and its from October.Too much stabil is a possibility.My idea was that one filter performed better than the other.Charlie
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    BTw ,I had to remove a hose to access the connection and see it clearly.Charlie
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    This new to me 5.0 has a wire connection under the Tstat housing .The connection seems to be a push tab connector with an additional wire with loop connector under the push tab.It does not seem to be able to make a solid connection on the additional wire.I experienced erratic temp gage last...
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    I have twin 5.0 mercruisers i/o .Both run off of same fuel tank.Pulled fuel water separators for spring start up.Emptied contents of each in to separate containers and found totally different results.Different brand filters on each motor.Take a look and what do you think?? BTW fuel was...
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    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    I slipped an aluminum 24 ft cruiser in salt and the issues are constant.If there are any surrounding boats that are plugged in to shore power there will be an issue.its almost like your boat becomes the sacrificial anode.Best barrier coat I used was a 2 part epoxy called Bitumastic.It was like...
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    Trim Lifting Motor Very Slowly

    Any issues I have had similar resulted in low fluid level so check it.Charlie
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    Craigslist scammers ? or am I being paranoid?

    I have purchased a few things off Craigslist,not many.I have always communicated thru email and after a few emails exchanged I asked "When and where"? Most direct you to their home and quick and easy.I have sold very few things thru Craigslist however I have an outboard for sale and most...
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    1988 Wellcraft classic 200xl small leak at the bottom on transom plate

    Silicone is good for temp fix.3m 5200 sealant is recommended for the permanent fix when you find it.If those pics are the finished product..that is beautiful!! I always found it more effective when looking for a leak to do it while floating and at night with a small flashlight which will isolate...
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