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    5.7L Mercruiser plugs

    I tried winterizing myself this year and won't do it ever again, at least the pull the sparkplug part. I was pulling well trying to pull all the plugs and spray fogging oil in each cylinder. The plugs were longer than my socket so the socket barely grabbed some and wouldn't grab a few at all.<br...
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    How tight on the U Bolts

    I replaced the axle on a small trailer and was wondering how tight to snug down the nuts on the U-bolts. Right now they are as tight as I could get them with a wrench.<br /><br />I don't want to overtighten them and have them snap if that is possible.
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    Plugs for 1980 75 HP

    My boat is at a lake about 2hrs from where I live and I would like to know what plugs to take with me. I was on the ngk website and it said to use part # BUHW. <br /><br />Is that correct and what are alternatives, like champion part#?
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    Stupid human trick? Started engine in gear.

    Now I know what that interlock(sp?) switch is for. :o <br /><br />I wasn't having a good weekend. My girlfirend tied up the boat for the night. Woke up and it had floated off. Got it back and tried starting it and it wouldn't crank. I thought it was a dead battery. tried 2nd battery, no luck...
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    Stupid human trick? Started engine in gear.

    Now I know what that interlock(sp?) switch is for. :o <br /><br />I wasn't having a good weekend. My girlfirend tied up the boat for the night. Woke up and it had floated off. Got it back and tried starting it and it wouldn't crank. I thought it was a dead battery. tried 2nd battery, no luck...
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    How many amps? 1980 75HP

    How many amps would a starter draw on my outboard when cranking it up? :confused: <br /><br />I ask because I want to get a battery switch. There are 2 models...1 is 200 amp max and the other is 500 amp max. Obviously the 500 amp is more expensive(twice as much). Is there a way to test this...
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    Tires radials or steel belted?

    Went looking for new tires for boat trailer. 1997 originals starting to dry rot(205 75 d14)<br />gave one guy the numbers and he said the d14 stood for steel belted tires and recommended I get radials.<br /><br />What is the difference between D14's and R14's?<br />also had 4 ply radials and 6...
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    1980 Chrysler 75 Peehole..Do I have one?

    When did chrysler outboards start using peeholes? Can someone confirm if the 1980 75hp has one or not? I have checked the overheat buzzer and it works and have had no problems with overheating.<br /><br />Is there something I should check to make sure water is cooling the engine? :confused:
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