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  1. Grub54891

    Gimbal bearing is stuck on my u joint drive shaft

    You could pull it with a three jaw puller or cut it off. I think you need to test fit the new one in the housing and see how tight it fits. Also did you remove the retaining in on the outside of the bearing? If its not there its going to be loose.
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    Lower gear oil on Alpha One holes sealed

    Hopefully its OK, I've seen people do that with drainplugs before. People think it helps seal it up.
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    If you have someone in the area that has some time on their hands, and knows a bit about mercruiser's it would be helpful to have them take a look. Jumping into an i/o right off the bat is a bit intimidating. Most of what I am seeing is almost easy for me, but you have to know what does what. If...
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    With the rust on the crimp, I'd replace them regardless. You are in there, why come back in a few months because of another problem.
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    Gas leak gas freezeing

    If you truly have a fuel leak, I'd be looking for the source. Also its mixed with water? If the cover isn't leaking, you might have the foam filled hull saturated with water. What year/type of boat is it?
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    Cold water coming out the prop and not much out ports

    Haven't read through the entire thread, but did you make sure the oil cooler is clear of debris?
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    Bottom paint over topside paint

    It's a trailer queen. Sort if. I wouldn't bother putting bottom paint on if it's not left in for extended periods of time. I'm doing mine without bottom paint, if its an issue later I'll put it on. But I'm in freshwater.
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    Sterndrive installation question

    Yes. Just make sure the shoe is straight ahead.
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    2020 Ranger towing?

    Look at the towing capacity of it. Decide from there.
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    Can anyone identify this make and model of boat

    Down in the bilge area many boats have a hull number plate down there someplace. Not all do but its worth a look.
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    Is this legit?

    If you can get it for free, you could part out what you can, bury the hull to the waterline and make it into a kids playhouse or sandbox.
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    Bottom paint over topside paint

    Regardless, you have to sand the bottom anyway, so down to the bottom a couple inches won't hurt. Then tape your waterline and sand away.
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    Just recalled from back in the day.... In tech school me and a buddy rebuilt the transmission in his moms car, road tested just fine. Cleaning up drain pans, found a thrust washer Laying there. What to do..... She drove that car for another eight years without issue. Stuff happens.....lol Just...
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    Well, are there retainers that are missing.
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    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    Yes, I do charge them before startup in the spring for a day. Seems to not be an issue for me.
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    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    If the batteries are fully charged and disconnected when you put it to sleep, they should be fine in the spring. I disconnect the negatives to eliminate any parasitic draw. If the battery goes bad by spring, it didn't want to be a battery anymore anyway. As far as charging, leave them in place...
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    I suspected the race was missing from the earlier pics also. I just assumed he took it out before the pics were taken. If its loose enough to remove by hand, it needs a new hub.
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    Heat exchanger cleaning

    I clean the tubes with a gun cleaning brush.
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    Starter Issues on Mercury 115

    Yes, battery test, new ignition, and clean all connections at the battery and Bloch, including the grounds. After you think the connections are clean , clean them again.
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    which bilge pump do i need with a manual / auto switch

    You might be right. The carpet looks like the same stuff I got from Menards for my pontoon, Usually don't see that type on boats.
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