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    Shorelander Grease seal

    My 1994 vintage Shorelander trailer uses an odd grease seal with an ID or 1.75 as opposed to the standard 1.719. I suspect this is due to the stainless replaceable wear sleeve on the spindle's seal surface. Could I use a standard seal in a pinch if I removed the wear sleeve? I sthe sleeve that...
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    New tow vehicle for a fairly new to us boat

    The boat is a Lowe 2200 Aluminum deck on its original single axle trailer with surge brakes (completely rebuilt the brakes last year). It's a lot like a pontoon top on a 22'x8' v-hull jon boat. I had it weighed a few weeks ago and with about a half tank of fuel, it came in at 3540 lbs and the...
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    Spin on fuel filter

    I'm looking at adding a spin on canister style water separating fuel filter to my boat with a Johnson V4 looper. Could this cause any fuel pressure/delivery problems?
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    Johnson 120hp Looper Idle problems

    Last year, bought nice boat that has a 1994 Johnson 120TLERC. This boat sat unused for at least 6 years. I cleaned the fuel out, replaced filters, etc and jot it running for a couple trips to the lake last fall and ordered a set of carb kits. This year, it was stumbling at idle, so I cleaned and...
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    Apparently did something wrong..

    1994 Johnson 120 looper. Bought it a few weeks ago, hadn't been started in 4+ years and fuel was likely that old. After bypassing a bad safety switch, finally managed to get it started and let it run for a few minutes. Shut it down at that point. Drained the old fuel and put a new in-line...
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    New to me 1994 120hp Johnson

    Picked up a Lowe deck boat last weekend that has a 1994 120hp V4 Johnson, J12TLERC. I'm fairly well versed in my old 1976 85hp Johnson crossflow V4, but this 120 is huge in comparison. I'm assuming it is about as bulletproof as most any other OMC v4, but are there any issues to watch out for...
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    Power steering retrofit

    I have a '76 model 888 Mercruiser without power steering. Is it possible, within reason, to retrofit the power steering off of a donor boat? My area is full of junk boats with 4.3's and 470's. I know I may need to fab a mount for the pump, but I'm more concerned about mounting the assist...
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    4.3 with q-jet

    Helping a friend work the bugs out of his boat that seems to run way rich. The engine is new (used to be a 175hp or so Mercruiser 4.3, 1991 vintage I think). Replaced with a 4.3 balance shaft motor with a 4bbl cast intake and remanufactured q-jet. Does anyone know what Mercruiser used in this...
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    HydroWake T-Rex Wakeboard Tower??

    Re: HydroWake T-Rex Wakeboard Tower?? Can't tell you about the T-Rex, But I have a Hydrowake Spider. It is a chinese made tower that is sold by a whole host of internet shops like Avenger, Hydrowake, etc. The quality is ok. The Guy at Hydrowake took a couple calls during install that were...
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    4.3 conversion ignition

    Old motor: Mercruiser 4.3 with I believe a T-Bolt IV ignition New Motor: 4.3 rebuild from a '96 S10 (true vortec + balance shaft) To avoid having to deal with an electric fuel pump since the 96 block has no provision for a mechanical, would the newer balance shaft crank fit the '90 block...
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    4.3 Mercruiser Noise

    Helping a friend with a 1990 4.3 Mercruiser. Motor history is unknown, but was supposedly rebuilt a year or two ago. Starts and runs ok, but has a loud ticking/knocking accompanied by a loud metal on metal sskreak/scraping that starts about 30 seconds after starting. Tick/knock is very...
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    Smart tab retractor kit

    Has anyone tried these to see if they get the tabs up high enough to not make the wake mushy? I like the wake better without the tabs, but prefer them when cruising.
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    Building a tower

    I'm thinking about building a tower for my '76 19' Glastron. Given my skills and tools, aluminum is out. I've seen a number of DIY towers on the web built with either 1.5" or 2" EMT. Is EMT strong enough? I would essentially want two top bars something like the photo below. (the boat in this...
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    Waketower designs

    I'l looking at adding a waketower to my boat. I really like the looks (and price) of the single top bar towers, specifically the Joystick Pro series or the aerial ascent. Are these towers stiff enugh? Anyone have one like this? There are a number of vendors that have similar style towers I know.
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    Want to add a 4 blade to my collection

    Boat: 1976 Glastron V-195 w/ smart tabs, Mercrusier 888 WOT Spec-4200 Weight:2800lbs full of fuel+ people, normal load- 4 adults+2 or 4 small children Current props: 14.25x19 Hustler (heavy cupping) - 4100rpm @ ~47mph GPS -great handling prop, daily use, holeshot is good 14.25x21 MI Wheel...
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    Need help choosoing bindings

    I bought a nice CWB Wakeboard for friend and family to use, now it need to find some bindings. No one is likely to be super aggressive with it as none of us have ridden a wakeboard before. I'll probably be the hardest on them. Most will be happy to ride straight lines, but i would like to...
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    Need help with '80 Chrysler 9.9 carb linkage

    I have an '80 Sailor 250 (9.9). I believe I have most everything in good running order except getting the carb/timing linkage set. It looks like I have 3 areas of adjustment. The remote cable come in on the right and attaches to the timing arm. There is a good size long screw here...
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    Getting started with wakeboarding

    Ok, now that I have spent much of this summer with kneeboarding (and having a blast), i want to try wakeboarding. I tried to get up a couple times this year, but just didn't get it right. I have a 19' bowrider with a V8 - Good here Added a 6.5-7' pylon for my last kneeboard ride this year -...
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    Testing a mechanical fuel pump

    I am tracking down a high throttle cut-out issue on my 302 Ford and I want to test and make sure the fuel pump is putting out enough pressure. I know I can make a rubber fuel line and T into it, but could I think my pump also has a second outlet port that is capped. If I put a barb on it and...
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    Mercruiser #1 U-joint question

    I think its time to replace my u-joints. I have no problems with doing the job,but I have a question about the joints themselves. I've read the Adults Only u-joint cross reference thread. I'm usually the "I'll pay the extra for the marine part", but in this case, it seems like it may be moot...
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