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    Sealant for rivets inside aluminum jon boat

    A schmear of 3m 5200 sealant on any suspect rivets.Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Leaks are not the issue with using sealant.The issue is using too much sealant and when you tighten down the riser bolts the excess sealant squeezes into the water passageways and causes a water restriction.This is the reason gaskets have been made thicker and dry gaskets are recommended....To...
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    1988 mercruiser alpha one water pump issue

    You need to get a service manual and follow it step by step in servicing the water pump.If you are questioning the direction of the impeller vanes ,then you probably didnt push the housing on correctly as you rotate the drive shaft clockwise.Shaft key needs to be installed and lined up...
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    Engine flushing 150 yamaha

    When did you have the lower unit impeller/water pump serviced/replaced?Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Dry gasket method in the industry is derived from installing using too much gasket sealant.Diy"s ,techs,boatyard mechanics etc... Everyone seemed to apply TOO MUCH sealant and when the riser was tightened down,the sealant was squeezed into the passageways and created coolant restrictions in the...
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    Yamaha 01 250 OX66 running rough. Trying to figure it out.

    Ignition wires?? Run it in the dark and look for arcing or just change out the wires.Charlie
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    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    You didnt mention it but my vote goes to an outboard!! Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Looks like a light cleanup is all you need.Avoid any acids especially since you dont need them.Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Personally if my manifolds and risers "dont look bad at all"I would simply use a gun cleaning kit and probe/brush all passageways.Remove any petcocks or inspection ports and probe with wire.Blast with gardenhose water or compressed air and call it a day.Charlie
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    Right side idle relief water outlet port blocked

    I dont believe the old flappers were stainless so you may be able to send a magnet down on a string and see if anything comes up or a telescoping magnet grabber.Charlie
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    Cement slab floor covering options

    Had a flood on ground level during a boiler failure.Laundry room adjacent to boiler room had very old tiles .I just finished scraping the last ones up.Cement slab floor now.Anyone have experience covering cement slab floor.Looking for simple ,plain and durable.Thinking vinyl sheet or self stick...
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    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    QUOTE" Do you have a shutoff on the water coming into the boiler. I would leave it closed. Shouldn't need water unless there's a leak. END QUOTE " Good point,and yes I do,the thought never entered my mind in the 30 years I am in this house nor the 50 years in our other house.Guess thats what I...
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    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    Lou,natural gas is a great option however needs to be planned out which I no longer have the luxury to do.Getting the line to my home and then getting a plumber to run it into my home and lining my chimney with stainless would probably be a month long ordeal.When we bought out home 31 yrs...
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    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    Woke up Sun morn to gushing water and a flood as my 30 yr old Weil McLain oil boiler burst.THANK GOD WE WERE HOME.Cant imagine if we were not home to shut water main.I have quotes on Weil Mclain wtz 03 boiler and a Peerless.Service company that I trust and have been using for past 20 years...
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    Full Clear Vinyl Enclosure vs. Canvas with Vinyl windows

    QUOTE( "I see, down here it's how to keep cool and keep the air movingI see, down here it's how to keep cool and keep the air moving" END QUOTE) Then the need for half moon zippers is absolutely necessary.I have them and need them bigtime in July and August.I also have small 12V fan installed...
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    Cannot Get Dust Cap On!!!

    BTW replace the covers with bearing buddies.ZERO downside to it including the price.Charlie
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    Cannot Get Dust Cap On!!!

    Had same issue last season,drove me nutz,they just wouldnt go on, and gave the covers a pass on the grinder and they went on easily.Probably can do same with sandpaper in hand.They are just a smidgett off.Charlie
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    Reused my Shrinkwrap for 3rd time

    Guess I am in the minority...HOWEVER I noticed at my local marina ,no boats wrapped,ZERO, nada ,none.Typically all boats are wrapped by now.Turns out there is no shrinkwrap available.at leat thats what I was told when asked.EXTREMELY happy of my situation.Luck of the Irish....??? Charlie
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    Alpha1 350 raw cooled boils and ticks rapidly after short time on muffs

    "QUOTE drill a 1/8” hole in the t-stat flange. This will let air escape and reduce air pockets. There is no downside to doing this.post picsdrill a 1/8” hole in the t-stat flange. This will let air escape and reduce air pockets. There is no downside to doing this.post pics END QUOTE"...
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    Alpha1 350 raw cooled boils and ticks rapidly after short time on muffs

    I would pull the tstat and run w/o and see what that does to the temp.Also make sure the Tballs are moving freely.Next I would switch the hoese back to the way they were when you determined they were incorrect.Always possible YOU were incorrect.Been there...done that!! Circulator is always a...
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