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  1. jakwi

    trailer upgrades

    Hi all, I have a couple of questions I'm hoping someone here can help me with. I have a tandem axle magicTilt trailer, 1989. The springs are rusty and one of the axles needs replacement. Magic tilt sold two versions of this trailer, one lighter duty and one heavier duty. I have the lighter...
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    Trailer hardware question

    Hi all, I am going to replace the equalizer hangers on a Tandem MagicTilt trailer I have. I have purchased the hangers and the hardware for mounting it to the frame, but I'm wondering about the bolt that connects the equalizer to the hanger. My inclination is to use grade 8 bolts, which I've...
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    Winch strap question

    Hi all, I have a winch on my boat trailer that has a 2.75 inch spindle. I replaced the strap last year, 2 inch for 2 inch, and the new one is just as bad as the old one and gets all bound up. I've looked for other size straps. I have found a 3 inch strap and a 2.5 inch strap. Is there a...
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    Temp alarm switch part question

    Is there any difference bettween these two parts aside from the $100 and the electrical connector type. Sierra International TS25101 Quicksilver 48952 The 48592 is a temp alarm switch. and for some reason costs about $100 As far as I can tell the TS25101 is the same thing with a flat blade...
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    Oil in Bilge

    Hi all, I discovered a new issue and I have a couple of questions for those with more experience. I have a 2003 Bayliner 245 with a Mercruiser 357 Alpha 4V P/N 865103R88 S/N1G401632 . It is basically a bored out mercruiser reman of a 350. I operate mostly in brackish water. Anyway I had an...
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    Intermittent ignition failure at above idle RPM

    Hi all, I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I have a mercruiser repower 357 alpha 4v. Which is just a standard carbed 350 with the thunderbolt iv ignition. Before today it had been running great. On the way back to the ramp today I was cruising along on plane at about...
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    Exhaust manifold Replacement questions

    Hi all, Well I pulled together the cash to purchase the OEM manifolds, 3 inch spacer and the riser/elbows. I couldn't quite swing the dry joint option, so what I purchased are the E coated wet joint parts. $1036 shipped, which was the most affordable option I found for OEM parts. Thanks to...
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    What do you guys think of the Mercruiser stainless risers?

    I found a pair of Mercruiser Stainless Steel Exhaust Elbow Risers PN 816900-C, for $250 Will they match up with my Manifolds? I have a Mercruiser 357 Alpha 4v. The part numbers that I know will work are: 2 - 807988Q03 Risers 1 - 93320A13 Spacer Blocks 2 - 860246Q11 Manifolds Thoughts?
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    Exhaust manifold options

    I was just wondering what the consensus is. If you had to replace your manifolds, spacers, and elbows on a 357 Mercruiser Alpha 4v raw water cooled, Mostly Brackish water usage in Central Florida, almost year round. I store on my trailer, and Flush immediately when arriving home, typically...
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    Exhaust Manifolds and Risers, Unknown age

    Hi all, I noticed that there was a little rust on my starboard side exhaust riser joint. Temps have been normal, 175-180, probably closer to 180. I can place my hands on both risers and hold them there. Although the Starboard side is hotter, neither is too hot to touch and I didn't notice...
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    Automotive ujoints

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and wondering if someone might be able to help. I found this list for automotive u joints that will cross with the Sierra Sierra 18-6406 I keep searching for the Spicer 5.4x but I can't find any reference to it anywhere. I did find that the Spicer 1300 crosses to...
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