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    Replacing risers and manifolds

    So I'm thinking about replacing my risers and manifolds. Question is should I do both or just the risers. I believe these are original. And when I look at riser gaskets it says most normal are two slots and two pin holes or I could select 4 slotted gaskets. Any opinions on this. Also this is a...
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    First plug change

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    First plug change

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    First plug change

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    First plug change

    So I bought a 89 larson dc 215 end of last spring. Now I have it shrink wrapped with a access hole in the wrap where i get in and work on it . I put a new fuel pump on it diagrams were rotted. I had cliff rebuild my quadrajet cause it was bogging when secondarys came in. Cliff said it had a...
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    Thunderbolt iv pickup

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    Thunderbolt iv pickup

    Hello all. Gonna replace the pickup in my distributor. Got a thunderbolt iv in the girl. Doing a complete tune up on her. Had cliff rebuild my quadrabog and bought a new cap rotor plugs and wires. Pulled cap off and original pickup looks rough so I thought might as well do that now. Problem is...
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    Mmsi number change

    Hey guys. So I sold my last boat but kept my radio and I am wanting to put it in my new boat. Its s standard horizon. Question is though how do I update my mmsi number to my new boat. I believe I went through tow boat us but not sure. Anybody else here who has done this thanks
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    Garmin 63cv with lakevu maps

    Bought a garmin 63cv that had lakevu maps in it. Not the ultra just the basic. I have been looking but dont see if you can put a coordinates in the unit and it will mark that coordinates on the map so you can go there. I have a map that has honey holes on it with coordinates and would like to...
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    Gps for lake erie

    Hey fellas. So I am interested in a gps. I reckon a chart plotter. I have never owned one before so i am not very familiar with them. I'm wanting something that if I leave out of toledo and I can plot a course to let's say put in bay. Or if I leave out of toledo I can plot a course to lets say...
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    old lowrance depth finder with black box

    hey guys. so I have a 89 Larson and the depth finder quit working on it. I know it has a black box mounted on the side of the boat. one cable comes off of it and runs back to the transducer which is a in hull design. the other cable has a red black and white wire which the black one is for the...
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    Winterizing inboard outboard

    I was wondering if I leave the thermostat in and suck antifreeze through and the thermostat closes does the antifreeze just not get into the risers. Could I just unhook those hoses and pour a freeze in the hoses so I know I got it in the risers. I guess I'm trying to ask if the thermostat is...
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    Draining power steering cooler

    Hey guys how do you drain the ps cooler. Just unhook the hoses on both ends of it I assume. Even if I run antifreeze through this I still have to right
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    89 5.0lx mechanical fuel pump replacement

    Hey guys got a new fuel pump here it's a carter pump. Question is new pump came with three gaskets. Two are in a bag and are the same shape. One is just a little thicker. The other one is a thick gasket with a little different style. I'm sure I ha e si many for shimmying the pump. How do I...
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    Drain **** locations 89 5.0

    Wondering if anybody has a schematic for the drain **** locations on a 89 5.0 mercruiser getting ready to winterize and wanna make sure I know where they all are thanks fellas
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    Emma Jean update

    Took her out today with timing light at idle I got her set at 8 degrees. Took her out today and I get 16 degrees more advanced. The 30 degree mark is on the tdc line on the timing cover. Should it be up on the 8 degrees advanced mark on the tab. Also I noticed when the secondarys come in if I...
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    Tune up kit

    Looking for a cap rotor plugs and wires for a 1989 305 4bbl. Looking for sierra parts. Can't seem to locate it. Has thunderbolt four ignition
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    Serial number decode

    Can somebody try to decode this engine serial number. Should be a 88 to 89 gm 305 4bbl. Looking at the tag as best as I can see it is C408091. Does this come back as anything
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    89 5.0 timing

    Ok guys adjusting base timing at idle. On the cover it says 5 btdc. Seems like everything else says 8 btdc. Just wanna clarify where it is supposed to be. Also what rpm should it be fully advanced at and what is that spec. Thanks guys
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    Thermostat housing 16413 c

    Ok so i just got this boat. Engine was not warming up. Checked gauge and sending unit. It all checked out ok. Pulled thermostat housing off and thermostat was on the manifold going into housing. I believe it is supposed to be on the top side of housing under sleeve. Does anybody have a diagram...
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