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    AC to DC grounding

    I'm installing shore power on my Trophy 2352 with 5.7 Mercruiser to power an on board battery charger. My question is, where is the best place to ground the onboard ac side to the dc side. I have a negative bus bar in the immediate location. Is this acceptable to ground here?
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    Installing an on board charger help needed.

    I have a Charles 40A SP5000 charger that was removed from my sailboat when I installed an inverter. I want to install it on my Trophy 2352 to keep the batteries charged when at a marina and when in the shop. Heck, I have it sitting there and I think it would be perfect for my fishing boat. I...
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    A how to question on checking compression.

    When checking compression what is the best way of grounding the distributor before cranking?
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    Rinda Techmate Scan tool

    Is there any point to buying this tool for a carbureted 5.7l 2001 Mercruiser with Thunderbold V ignition? I'm interested in getting the hourmeter data off the engine but if that is the only utility for it I won't waste my money
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    Worthwhile upgrade or complete waste of money?

    2001 5.7 carbureted Mercruiser 250hp alpha one gen ii outdrive Is it worthwile to consider swapping out the 2barrel carb for a 4 barrel and upgrading the intake manifold or is this just spending money for little or no gain in torque/hp?
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    A quick question about my engine.

    2001 Mercruiser 5.7 carbureted s/n: 0M070881 Thuderbolt V ignition. Does this engine have Vortec heads? I've done a number of google searches and can't find the answer. Regards Randy
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    Fluid leaking from 9.9 Merc 2008

    I bought a boat with a 2008 Merc 9.9hp kicker on the back. With the kicker fully in the upright position and turned to the right side, there is a reddish oily fluid dripping onto the transom. Can anybody tell me what it is?
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    How many blue plugs in this 5.7.

    I tried twice updating an older thread but got no response. Can anybody tell me from the pic below how many blue plugs are holding back seawater (if any) ? I've found 4 different plugs including one on the bottom left block, two manifold, and one on the front bottom right. Given that I...
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    2352 Planing speed.

    Can somebody tell me how fast the 2352 typically rigged needs to go to stay up on plane?
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    A question about muffs...

    No not those kind ;-)...... Being new to motorboats and inboard/outboard engines I've run mine a few times with muffs attached to a fairly high output garden hose. I'm now reading in various source not to open the tap all the way and to keep the pressure low. My questions are: #1 Why? #2 Have...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 cooling question. ***Updated with pic**

    This is probably a stupid question but is a 2001 5.7 Mercuiser carburated engine with Alpha one sterndrive a "coolant" model or a "raw water" model. I see in the manual that both have raw water referenced. How does one tell the difference? I'm trying to determine the locations of the drain...
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    Flushing antifreeze into Merc 5.7 raw water curcuit

    I want to winterize my 2001 carbed 5.7l Merc. I was wondering how to get antifreeze into the raw seawater side?? Do people fill a bucket with antifreeze and immerse the sterndrive in it or is there an easier/cleaner way??
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    Rack and pinion steering adjusment

    For rack and pinion steering such as that on my "new to me" Trophy 2352, how much play is normal, and is it adjustable? It seems to slop between 11 and 1 oclock.
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    Play in steering wheel:

    For rack and pinion steering such as that on my 2352, how much play is normal, and is it adjustable?
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    Help me identify the purpose of a combing hole.

    I'm getting to know my new (to me) 2352. There are features on it that I can't find in any manual. So on both combings between the rod holders there is another factory installed fitting with a hole that is too small for a fishing rod. The hole is about about 1" in diameter and is shaped like...
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    Boat price for 2001 2352 when new?

    Does anybody know what a typical price was for a 2352 2001 model year when new from factory?
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    Removing starboard side fishwell pump on 2352.

    I need to remove and replace the starboard side fishwell pump on the 2001 2352 which I just got today. It is only accessible from the little port just under the transom door and only by feel. Has anybody removed one of these? What is the best procedure? It seems like one needs to disconnect...
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    Watersports with a 2352

    So I'm sitting here waiting for delivery of a 2001 2352 with 5.7L 250HP so that I can do some serious fishing out here on the west coast. My kids want to know if they can wakeboard/waterski/tube behind this boat? If so, is there any additional hardware that is required? I believe that there...
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