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    Need help finding two part numbers

    I am trying to find the part number for pin that goes in the gimbal ring that holds the Bell housing in it. The locking pin I used to hold it in must have came out, and then the pin worked it's way out while at the lake or along the 30 miles of road.... It is a 1975, but I believe the part was...
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    Lost Screw on transom

    I lost the screw that goes where the arrow points in the picture. This is a mercruiser 1974 transom piece. Does anyone know the specifications of the screw or know of a diagram showing the screw and it's specifications. And where to find one? Thanks
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    Electric brakes, braking force?

    I just got to wondering, what is the braking force difference between 7 inch electric brakes and 10 inch electric brakes. I had to go with 7 inches brakes on my trailer (only drum I could find to fit my rims and didn't want to replace 5 rims) however even with the boat off the trailer I am...
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    94' Wetjet 200 duo

    I know how to winterize it by draining the coolant lines, fog it, stable the fuel, and run the stable through the primary and 2ndary lines. Is there any other yearly maintenance I need to know about? I inherited this from my father when he passed away, so I don't know anyone I can ask for help...
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    Lost my skeg anode

    I was out today, took the boat out. I was packing my gear down and my friend walks behind the boat and says "Isn't there suppose to be something here". The skeg you adjust to counter the prop force so you have equal steering was gone. Flashback I was looking everything over today before leaving...
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    Just to to thinking about what if someone rear ended my boat

    So, say someone rear-ended my boat while on the trailer. Probably the lower unit would be trashed, and maybe the transom. So, how does this work out for insurance? Does a boat shop do the work and bill the other guy's insurance or what? Hey, maybe I can take the trashed aluminum prop off and...
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    Fixxed my boat, broke my mower

    Well, today I got the motor dropped back in the boat and ready to go. Got it running well, and went to put the boat away from my front yard. (My water is horribly bad on the driveway) I backed up the mower, hoped off, lowered the tongue, pulled the mower back and dropped it down on the ball, or...
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    Need help with gimbal housing

    I'm looking to locate a manual for the re assembly of the MC-1 years 1965-1975 gimbal housing along with the gimbal ring re installation. Parts will be here Wednesday and my goal is to have the boat ready to hit the water next Tuesday. Before Wednesday I need to get my transom plate stripped...
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    Oil Pan seal question

    I had a small oil seep from the pan when the engine was running. I pulled the engine out to make other repairs and I had a question about a broken seal around the dipstick tube. It was hard to get a picture of the broken seal. How hard would it be to replace this seal? Where would I get one...
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    Rough idling 2005 Chevy Silverado

    I keep having a rough idling issue on my Silverado (5.3 liter v8 flex fuel) after high RPM for a short time. Happened 5 times within the last 30 days, 2 of which where while I was towing the boat the the others were when I was running late and flooring it. Sometimes the engine miss fire warning...
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    Tyvek

    I was thinking, wouldn't putting Tyvek down on top of the wood below the carpet really help to extend the life of the floor and wooden supports? Since Tyvek is supposed to allow moisture to go 1 way but not the other, shouldn't it help cut down on the moisture that is down inside the deck? Any...
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    Stuck trying to take gimbal ring out

    I have a 1975 MR-1 (prealpha) and I am trying to remove the gimbal ring. The splined steering connection is holding me up and I can't figure out how to remove it. Any advise or guides you guys can come up with? Hoping to get the repairs done by Saturday.
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    Sharpening drill bits

    Any stores that you can think of that will sharpen a metal drilling drill bit? I tried on my grinder but I cannot get it just right. Seems waste full to go keep buying new bits.
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    Lost Steering on old Mercruiser gimbal ring

    I was out on the lake towing a tube and I cut back to go the other way and I felt something give way like a click in the steering. Then everything was fine for a few minutes and I realized I was losing my ability to turn right. I headed to my friend's dock on the lake and investigated the...
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    Speed cameras comming to illinois in july!!!

    BEWARE WHEN TOWING!!! All Illinois drivers or those visiting through there. Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones starting in July. Beginning in July the State of Illinois will use speed cameras in areas designated as 'Work Zones' on major freeways. Anyone caught by...
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    Tires!!!

    I just wanted to hear about what everyone thinks about tires. What trailer tires do you buy? How often? High end, low end?............................................................................
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    Question about not using the breakaway battery

    I am installing electric brakes. I had planned to get the breakaway kit minus the battery+box and substitute in a quick connect into the wiring in my boat's bow that is a constant hot 12 gauge wire directly to the starting battery. I do not know if there are any dot requirements that say I...
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    Lost my tape measure

    I went to measure something related to my boat. Went into my truck to get my tape measure. My tape measure had been there for over a month. I looked around inside and then decided to look in my bed from the tailgate end of my topper. I then spend over an hour searching everywhere inside my truck...
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    Homemade hitch splitter/extender

    I was just wondering about making a short hitch extender that splits when it comes out of my 2inch receiver. I plan on towing the boat behind it and having a bike rack hang over it or use it to hold my 2nd bike rack at times. Basically this with this on the end going into my receiver. I already...
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    Radio or Sound System issue

    I have an issue with my radio not supplying any sound to my speakers. This is a minor problem, but I would like to fix it. (Long day on the water gets boring with no tunes) I do not know if it is the radio, wiring, or speakers that have the issue. Everything in this set up is old-era 70's. The...
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