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    What brand starter should I get?

    5.0 Mercruiser. On the fence between Quicksilver, Sierra, DB Electrical. They all have good and bad reviews. Is It a crapshoot? Db Electrical $65 not painted for whatever reason, many people seem use them without issue. Sierra $210 on sale. Quicksilver $180ish. I think DB is new where the others...
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    Mercruiser. Reusing new transom seal?

    New seal. I cranked down down the transom assembly then took it off 5 minutes later. I know you don't reuse old seals. If there something about the seal that makes it a one time (5 minute) use on a new seal. It bounced back but maybe not quite all the way round
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    Can I use this Y pipe

    It has a broken dog ear but was on the boat like that before. I took it off for an unrelated isse. Someone mentioned I could put a washer on it. Trailered so its not sitting in water. Motor is out. Id rather not spend more on parts than i already am. If I water test it before motor goes in and...
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    Sanded fiberglass...now what

    I sanded this area down to get rid of the bottom paint. I was told to use Interlux 2000E enamal barrior coat (grey) with a gel coat over the top and done. Then i heard you cant gel over enamel. What products should i use? Its not a show boat but i want it to look good and not fade out in a...
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    Soda blasting...now what?

    I soda blast this area.How do i get the rest off? Chemical, wet or dry sand? The clean areas are not smooth which i thought was normal soda blasting? My plan was to smooth it down and leave it unpainted. Is that doable? Someone mentioned i need to seal that area as whatever seals it is gone now...
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    Getting a new/used transom assembly. 1995. If the foam seems to be in good shape should I leave it? Does it bounce back when removed and recompress correctly or is it a one and done part. Hearing its glued in and a PITA to remove. If I need to remove it any pointers to make it easier? Someone...
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    Bottom paint around transom assembly

    I'm replacing this transom assemply. I reading the bottom paint should not be touching assembly as it transfers electric to the outdrive eating it. Whats the best way to remove one inch of paint around the assembly and have it look clean not all uneven. Hearing evertything from soda blasting to...
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    Removing transom bolts Gen 2

    How difficult is it to remove rusted mounting bolts on a Gen 2 transom assembly. I just bought a used unit and some need to be changed. Are they in with loc tight? Do the housing threads strip out easy making the housing useless? Six bolts are the only thing stopping the boat from sinking and...
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    Gen 2 water and oil hose

    Gen 2. What outdrive water and oil hose can I buy at the auto place so I don't need to buy a kit. It's a hose, It's underwater but I cant imagine I need OEM. I thought I read the oil hose is a non permeable fuel/oil hose sold by the foot but not sure. What sizes. Thanks
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    Oil pan bolts

    Merc bolts are obscenely expensive at around $12 each for a 1/4" bolt. What are my options for the same grade/quality bolt. Merc# is 14070. It's for a 5.0. Any links would be great, autozone Napa, Amazon ETC.
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    Marine or Auto oil pan

    Pulling motor due to oil pan rust leak on a 25 year old boat. I thought I read you can use an auto pan and paint 3 times with rustoleum or spray bedliner. Trailering so it's not in salt air 99% of the year. Mercruiser Motor serial# 0l072052. Any help with part number for what I need? Fel pro...
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    Is this trim end cap usable?

    Alpha1 Gen2 Can I still use this trim cylinder end cap? I scraped out as much salt as I could with a pic and wire brush. It's not smooth where the scraper will sit.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 trim seal replacement

    I'm doing a trim cylinder seal replacement. Not taking off lines so it's on the boat. I got the end cap off easily. When I started to pull the piston out the fluid started pouring out tilted up. I pushed it back in and tightened to cap for now. Should I extend the trim all the way out first to...
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    Possible trim line snowballing nightmare?

    Mercruiser Gen 2. I believe I need to redo the seals on the cylinders. The nuts are frozen. If I strip the threads on the cylinders or lines then I need to change the braided lines. The braided lines all connect to a plate under the transom assembly. If those strip I need to change that plate. I...
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    Trailer axle capacity/sizing

    Shoreline trailers are no longer in business right? I have a single axle trailer with a 2x3 axle. Trying to figure out weight capacity. A google search shows multiple weight rating for that size axle from 3500 to 5200? How do I find out what it will hold. It's built like a brick shithouse. Also...
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    Entire trailer is completely solid except the area between the red marks on both sides. Dual axle roller trailer seems a shame to toss it
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    What foam for seats and where to buy

    Redoing seats. What foam (density/ILD) for the 2 back square seats and for the rear section that flips up. That section can be rock hard but the seats I'd like to be somewhat comfortable and also not flatten down to nothing when you sit on them. And where to buy. Foam Factory and amazon stuff...
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    Free Mercury Tower of Power

    I can get a free 1984 1150 inline 6 with all the controls. It turns over that's all I know. Seems to be in pretty good shape. I took the plugs out and they seemed okay. I know these motors have a good reputation and a bit of a cult following. I've always had a Mercruiser and don't know the first...
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    Stainless riser fitment help.. with numbers

    Looking to buy used stainless elbows on cast manifolds in saltwater . These are older flange type instead of long through bolts, any issues with that? Riser#816900C Motor# OC753700 Will be replacing manifolds at the same time with new ones Will it work?
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    Nerding out on seat cushion foam...what to get

    Does it really matter that much between open cell and closed cell...anti microbial or fast dry? I'm reading some last between three and seven years and others between 7 and 10... density and all sorts of other stuff..I'm redoing the back two seats and the long flip up section. It's an older boat...
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