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    Why am I replacing woodruff key???????

    Tell us exactly how you installed the key and after that I will give you the answer.
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    Why am I replacing woodruff key???????

    woodruff keys in this application are supposed to be tough to apply and tougher to remove. If yours "fell out" it either was incorrect woodruff key or not installed properly.
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    Winterization of my Commodore 272

    poke your head up under the dashboard and see what you see.I had an older Regal that had fuse panel behind a panel in the aft cabin .
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    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    Did you service the impeller??? sounds like that could have been done incorrectly.Put the lower on a bench and see if the prop turns when in gear. it should turn easily.If not then work backwards and remove the water pump cover and impeller..Charlie
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    One less observation would be better. Mods,please put this one to sleep .Charlie
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    Winterization of my Commodore 272

    For a quick answer on the batteries run your engine compartment lift while the motors are are running and that should give you a good clue. I would run the motor on each battery separately and see if the compartment lift acts differently.Charlie
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    removing paint from gel coat

    You will never find anywhere anything stating "SOAKING" in acetone.Charlie
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    Stupid me, no oil

    I think you are on the wrong path. Charlie
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    Why am I replacing woodruff key???????

    And??????
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    I was over due for this to happen.

    Old/contaminated gas serves me well as weed and brush killer. Spray the brush or weeds only and not the ground and no harm done except to the weeds or brush.Charlie
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    OK, Time to put this thread to sleep. Thanks guys!!! Charlie
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    Stupid me, no oil

    Harmonic balance .Easy fix with sleeve kit and will leak precisely the amount of oil you mentioned. Been there...had that done. 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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    removing paint from gel coat

    BAD ADVICE!!!! DO NOT EVER SOAK WHEN IT COMES TO ACETONE!!! Acetone will ruin whatever it soaks!!! Only wipe acetone and if it does not work then try something else but DONT SOAK anything plastic/fiberglass in nature with acetone ....Unless you want a hole....Been there....done that...
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    removing paint from gel coat

    You can try to get things softened up by saturating a rag with carb cleaner and wiping over the paint a few times.Charlie
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    removing paint from gel coat

    As I already mentioned, polishing compound.
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    Good info!!! thanks
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    Thanks I will take a look. Do you know where the pressure transducer is exactly?
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    Needing a t top

    Thats a pretty easy find here on Long Island. Prob too far for you though.Charlie
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    removing paint from gel coat

    I agree. I have polished off a few painted boat names in the past.Start out with polishing compound and a rotary polisher or drill attachment and see how much is removed. You will need to follow it up with polish and then wax.Now you are going to have a beautifully polished finish where the name...
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