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    Stupid mistake: Can it be fixed?

    You can also run kerosene thru the fill cap to help flush out the oil pan. Dont start the engine with the kerosene in there, but in many old car engines, I have cranked them over numerous times to mix the kerosene with the contaminated oil so it drains easier. Got to get all that milky oil out...
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    Waterproof Thread locker

    Just use it on the helicoil and insert it. Run your bolt in and out a couple times to remove the excess loctite. Wait for the loctite to set, then install the bolt...
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    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    Try upholstery and auto interior shops, they are better at creating from scratch. Many of these custom auto interior folks dont advertise, look for car shows..has always worked for me over the years
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    Water in the bilge

    Could also be condensation if it is that small
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    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    Yep...wont be cheap, but the professional's can make whatever you want. In past years, I have been able to find people that do this on the side as more of a hobby so I was able to save some $$. Look around for custom car builders and the guys that make their upholstry. When you put the word...
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    The power tune evaporates quickly, then adhesive can be added.
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    Your right, that is my next project, remove the floor panel and see if all is good...
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    Transom savers

    While not light, they only weigh around 75 lbs. In my younger days that was nothing.
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    Battery low alarm

    Have your battery load tested, even though it may show a full charge, some batteries cant handle any type of load when they get bad. Try another battery if you have an extra one
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    Console to Stick steer

    Stick steering unit takes up less space !!
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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    Back in those days, power trim was an extra option, where today it is far more common. For normal performance the manual trim is fine when you find the right spot. You can gain some performance by having power trim. It allows you to adjust while underway and can gain you 3-5 mph if you have...
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    Size of outboard

    Well my 16' Sylvan weighs over 900 lbs with the 4 batteries, then add 15 gallons of fuel and all the gear...my 40 Merc does 29-30 with two adults...power trim and the right prop makes a big difference !!!
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    Yes, they are a bit*h, especially if you dont have the proper tools. Many spray with power tune to make it more slippery.
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    You are correct, but I need to prove it first. Dont have any other reasons as to why the outlandish fuel economy...checked the outer vent outside the hull, I can blow thru it, so not clogged.
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    While I continue to test, I am beginning to think I had an airlock in the tank/ filler neck that prevented me from getting more fuel in the tank. I have a piece of plastic pipe that fits down the fill neck into the tank under the floor. After filling the tank and letting it set for a day, it...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 electrical problem?

    If you battery has an internal short between cells or your alternator has a short, either could cause these issues. Pull the alternator and battery, take them in for testing
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    Prop for first time pontoon owner

    The issue becomes a problem when something happens. You are putting a much larger hp than mfgr recomends, so your stressing the chasis to begin with. If you ever get into a mishap, your insurance co will drop you like a rock probably. You open the door for a lawsuit if anyone gets injured...
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    Transom savers

    When I had my 94 jonnyrude 9.9 that is what I did, cut a chunk of wood to fit, then a bungee cord to hold the lower unit tight.
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    TV replaced

    Most smakler LCD tv's are also 12 volt dc, so you probably dont even need shore power. Most that plug into 120 is just a dc converter. Learned that when I upgraded my tv in our motorhome.
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    Plastic under gas tank

    The tank may have been wrapped in plastic when installed, the worker was to lazy to toss it. Alread had the tank attached so just left it......my 2 cents anyway..
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