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    Trying to attach some pics, help???

    How do ya'll attach pics as far as size goes and what format to use? I am having trouble resizing so they will fit.
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    Battery Switch for 2 Batteries

    Can you tell me the best switch to purchase. And I need some explanation on how to setup correctly for 2 batteries, one for cranking and one for other items like radio and ect.
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    Correct Way to Bleed Trim Lines

    I had to disconnect the trim lines. How do I correctly bleed the lines to remove air? 81-Merc GM 350/260hp 26' Searay Sundancer.
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    GPSMap 76???

    Anyone using a GPSMap Garmin 76? Wondering how well it worked?Westmarine has them on sale now 100.00 off.
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    Trim Hydraulic Line Fitting

    I have a brass fitting that will not stay tight. There is a line from the trim motor to the top of engine near stern and another line leaving there and going thru transom to stern drive. They both have brass fittings with springs inside. Should I use thread tape or should I purchase a new one...
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    Removing Starter

    Having trouble removing starter bolts on Mercruiser GM 350/260hp. This starter has 2 bolts. Can't get them to move at all. Anyone have a magic trick?
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    Fluids in Alpha 1

    What is the correct way to check the level of fluid on an Alpha 1 sterndrive and then how do you add fluid and what is the best fluid to use?
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    Oil pan spout

    I would like to make or find a device that would screw into the existing threads where the oil drain plug fits. Does anyone know of a petcock that would work. I have been told that the threads are 2-100 on the drain plug GM 350\260hp. What I plan to do is connect a hose and run it out the...
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    Oil in Bilge

    This is a mystery to me. 2 weeks ago I pulled my 26 ' Searay Merc Gm 350/260hp 35 miles for storage. The week before I had ran the engine using muffs at max rpm of 1000 for 5 minutes just to test cranking and warming up. Raised stern and fastened down for move to storage. Checked oil and very...
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    Year of Motor

    Will the s/n of the motor tell what year it is or is there another place to look? The boat is 1982 Searay Merc GM 350/260hp and I am not sure it it the orig motor that came with boat.
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    Current Battery Setup

    The previous owner had 2 batteries wired together. Both ground wires were going to the engine block and the second battery had the pos connected to the positive on the first battery and the pos on the first battery is connected to the starter. Both batteries were 12v, now with them connected...
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    What stern drive?

    1982 26' Searay sundancer, GM 350/260 hp. I have been told several different types of drivesd by people who see the boat and I can not find any s/n's anywhere. Is there somewhere I can look at the different types by pics and try to compare shapes. It had alpha on stickers but the guy I bought...
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    Wet Gas on line

    Noticed smell of gas near gas filter. The line going from the fuel filter to the pump is wet around at the top near the smaller nut that is threaded into the larger nut on metal filter top. This line goes to the pump. I tightened the smaller nut approx. 1/16 turn to make tight. Should I replace...
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    Poly on Wood

    What is the best way to apply polyurathane to wood? Tested on some wood in cabin and brush marks are really visable.
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    Bilge Pump Wiring

    I just replaced float and bilge pump and now bilge pump dash switch does not workbut when float is activated pump works. Checked fuse, hooked switch wire to hot wire going to bilge pump no luck. Unhooked from hot wire and placed on float wire and no luck. Any ideas?
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    Proper Fluid for Trim Motor

    What is the proper fluid to use? I was told just plain transmission fluid will do.
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    Engine Ser Number

    Where is the engine s/n on Mercruiser GM 350/260 hp?
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    Saltwater Gear

    Planning on fishing in the Gulf and need to know what is the best basic setup on rods and lines and hooks. I was told any good rods and reels and 30 lb test and single hooks not treble. I am new to saltwater fishing but would like to setup a good set of gear. Help???
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    Building a new engine cover

    I purchased a boat with a plywood/carpet engine cover. My plans are to build another one with marine plywood and what should I seal with, epoxy or fiberglass, or polyurethane? Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Help building a new engine cover

    Just purchased a 1980 26' Searay Sundancer which had a wood carpet covered hatch. I want to build a new one and here is what I had planned on building with: 3/4 " marine plywood, covering it with either fiberglass, polyurethane, vinyl cover, or maine paint. Have a metal frame build to fit the...
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