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    Steering Cable issue

    How long is too long for a steering cable? About a year ago I bought an OMC dual throttle control with cables off ebay for a ridiculous price, maybe $20. I finally took it out and cut the ties to see how long the cables were. They are 8' ~ 10' too long. Should I just coil them up and go with...
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    Thru Hull type and sizing

    I am planning to add a thru hull fitting to my boat. I plan on having a livewell, baitwell, and a washdown pump connected to the thru hull. What diameter thru hull do I need for a 5-6 gpm washdown pump? I have seen 2 types of thru hulls in the stores. A disk shaped and a wedge shaped. I...
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    Johnson mounting/drilling template

    Does anyone know if I can get a template for drilling the mounting holes in the transom. I have to mount 2 85hp and would like to get it right the first time. They are on stands right now and I just used the engine as my template for mounting them on the stands, this worked real well since the...
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    Car wax on a painted trailer?

    During my last trip to the auto parts store I was waiting for them to "get a part from the back" (sometimes it seems as though the "back" of the store is much bigger than it looks from the outside, but I digress) While waiting I was looking at car wax, pretty pictures of shiny cars with water...
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    Is 85 HP really 85 HP?

    I have a 1974 and 1977 85 HP that are going on to a boat that is currently under construction. I have heard that older engines were rated at the the flywheel and newer engines are rated at the prop. Can anyone tell me if these engines are 85 HP at the flywheel or prop?
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    Timing Light?

    Could someone explain to me how a timing light is used. From looking at photos and reading the postings I have figured out that it connects to something that sends out an electric pulse, but what does it lightup? What do you point the timing light at to see when the engine is running...
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    Bearing Help!

    Just bought a new (used) trailer and decided to change the bearings. Removed old bearings, took them to Boaters World and used their sizing gauge to make sure I got the right ones. It appeared to be a 1-3/8 to 1-1/16 stepped axle. I got home, replaced the races which went in just like they...
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