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    Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

    Looking for a suggestion as to how to get this out without damaging threads.<br /><br />The piece that's left is flush with the riser, can't crack it out...nothing to crank. I'm trying to chip away at it but I don't want to damage threads. Should I use heat? Or maybe try to freeze it? Any...
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    Need to Jack trailer up....location for Jack and stands?

    I'm gonna relieve some pressure on the tires today add some air and let the flat spots come back to life. Never jacked the trailer up before, just wondering the proper location for jack to be positioned and stands to be placed?<br /><br />1996 21ft wellcraft cuddy, ez-loader trailer.<br /><br...
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    MasterTech??

    Where in the Finger Lakes are you? The reason I ask is because my brother just bought a cottage on Waneta lake just east of Keuka. I'm sure once I get my boat down there I'll need to know there's someone in the area that knows what there doing in the event of an emergency.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Should Overdrive always be off when trailering??

    Just wondering about this, I've heard that keeping it on is a big no no. For example if I'm on the highway for a long period of time and it's flat does this still apply?
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    Stereo Weather enclosure, Can't find my size??

    I have a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 21SL, until last season it had the original stereo enclosure from the manufacturer. Last seaon it cracked due to normal wear and tear but the only replacements I've been able to find are a touch too small (prospec). I've look at all the big suppliers, any suggestions?
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    Greasing lower unit, one question?

    How much grease is too much? Can I do damage to something if I just pump away?? (no comments on that one!!)
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    Fuel problem revisited from last season

    I posted on a subject last season that was never really cleared up, here's the rundown.<br /><br />1996 Wellcraft<br /><br />4.3 LX Alpha1<br /><br />I had some starting problems when boat would sit for a while (approx 2 days). Gas was not getting to the carb. This problem would require me to...
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    Hitch Installation, any problems with U-haul??

    I need to get a Hitch installed on my Grand Cherokee and am considering having U-haul do it. The whole package including Tranny cooler is 291.00 that's with a class 3 hitch. Has anyone had any problems with U-haul? Just making sure before I take the dive!!<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Bart SR?? Bow rail bending question

    I saw the other post on bending the rail so I'll ask you my question. I have a "ding" in my bow rail, actually more than a ding. It took a hard hit from the previous owner on one side and needs to be straightend. Any thoughts?
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    Best Bottom Cleaners?

    Looking for some input on experience with different bottom cleaners. Boat is kept in fresh water. I'm looking for ease of use, basically apply it and wash off.
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    Fuel Pump??

    This question if for a 1996 4.3LX with a 4BBL and thunderbolt ignition. I didn't use the boat for about a week, went to start and found that I wasn't getting fuel to carb. I pulled the supply line off of the tank and was able to get it started using an external source. Once started i replaced...
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    Can I eliminate brakes from my trailer?

    Posted a couple lines back about Brakes Locked on, I'm hearing a lot of talk from friends about NOT needing any kind of brakes on my trailer for the size boat I'm towing. It's a 21FT Wellcraft Cuddy 4.3LX. I believe it weighs in the neighborhood of 2800 LBS. So do I need to have brakes at...
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    Alarm going off 1996 Wellcraft

    I have a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 21SL, with a 4.3LX Alpha 1. The problem is about 3 weeks ago I left the key in and "ON" but not running. I left the boat and about 7 hours later got a call saying I left the key in and a high pitch whine was coming from the boat.<br /><br />I assumed it was a low...
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    Alarm going off 1996 Wellcraft

    I have a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 21SL, with a 4.3LX Alpha 1. The problem is about 3 weeks ago I left the key in and "ON" but not running. I left the boat and about 7 hours later got a call saying I left the key in and a high pitch whine was coming from the boat.<br /><br />I assumed it was a low...
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    Prop Selection for 4.3 LX Alpha 1

    I know there are many variables to selecting a performance prop. Just looking for past experience and any advice anyone may have for this Engine/Outdrive. The boat is a 1996 21' Wellcraft cuddy with a 4.3LX. Today running alone I get about 53MPH out of it at about 44-4500 RPM. What could I...
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    Anti -Syphon valves?

    Can someone tell me the purpose of anti - syphon valves? I've heard they're know to cause fuel draw problems after some time, I've also been told most people just knock that ball out. What can happen if you do this?
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    Followup On not getting fuel to carb, suggestions?

    I posted about a week ago that I wasn't getting fuel to carb. It's a (96)4.3LX with a weber 4BBL. Well we found that the choke pull off was not even connected and that the choke flap itself was locked in the open position. I've ordered the parts so they're on the way. The guy that found the...
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    Rochester NY Area Mechanics

    Any Mobile Mechanics avaialable in Rochester NY area? Braddocs bay to be specific.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Brakes Locked On

    Recently put boat in water and put trailer back in Driveway. When I attempted to move trailer again (no boat on it) the brakes were locked on for some reason. There is a setting at the hitch for towing or reverse only. Tried both but with no luck.
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    Fuel Not Getting to Carb

    OK here's the story, 1996 Wellcraft with 4.3LX 4BBL. Just bought the boat about 6 week ago, have had it in water for about 3 weeks. Had it through about 1 1/2 tanks of gas. Became increasingly difficult to start, would flood on occasion, even when warm. Bottom line is now it doesn't appear...
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