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    4.3l intake manifold

    Can you use a after market 4 bbl intake like a aluminum holley to up grade a 2 bbl intake? It's for a 1986 4.3l with 12 bolts.
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    Clymer's prop install instructions

    I was changing to my back up prop, because of a curb at the end of the boat ramp :mad: , Anyway Clymer says to install tab washer then prop nut finger tight, then bend over the tabs, then torque the prop nut. That didn't sound right to me, never heard of bending tabs before you tighten the nut...
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    Boat too heavy for tires?

    When I bought my boat last year it had car tires on the trailer rated at 1560lbs each. They seemed a bit mushy at max psi. Nada guide said my boat weighs 2200lbs so I thought I was ok even with the trailer. I was going to replace the tires with real trailer tires so I took the boat to a truck...
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    Synthetic oil

    Is it ok to use synthetic oil in 4 stroke outboards? If you do what type/brand do you use? (I have a nissan 5hp)<br />oops, thought I was in non-repair.
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    Synthetic oil

    Is it ok to use synthetic oil in 4 stroke outboards? If you do what type/brand do you use? (I have a nissan 5hp)<br />oops, thought I was in non-repair.
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    Kicker mount?

    Got me a 5hp 4 stroke nissan. My boat came with one of those adjustable mounts. I was woundering about the rating of this mount. The transom adaptor is a fulton with no ratings or model numbers and the outboard bracket is a spar manufacturing, all it says is a max hp of 20. I can't find a web...
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    What size trolling motor to get?

    I have been looking for a trolling motor, I thought a 4 to 6hp would be enough for my 17' seaswirl I/O 4.3l. I don't plan on any river fishing just lakes. I want a 4 stroke so I can use the main tank and not worry about the extra gas can. I had a dealer tell me I needed at least 8hp. I just...
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    What size trolling motor to get?

    I have been looking for a trolling motor, I thought a 4 to 6hp would be enough for my 17' seaswirl I/O 4.3l. I don't plan on any river fishing just lakes. I want a 4 stroke so I can use the main tank and not worry about the extra gas can. I had a dealer tell me I needed at least 8hp. I just...
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    I can lift my Boat off the trailer

    While I was replacing my winch I pushed up on the bow of my boat and I could lift it off the bow stop and the other support (don't know what it's called) that is forward of the rollers on the tongue :eek: . The trailer was sitting level, boat was all the way forward, back rollers on transom. I...
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    winch is missing some teeth

    My Dutton-Lainson #1602 is missing some teeth on the small gear where the ratchet lever engages. Looks like I'm in the market for a new one. Who makes a good durable winch?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Steve
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    transducer mounting

    My transducer has come off the hull. It is a through the hull type. I was woundering what do you use to glue it back on. I was told to use a 30 min epoxy.<br /><br />Thanks <br />Steve
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    4.3 Distributor stuff

    Hi<br /><br />I just bought a 1986 Seaswirl (4.3L mercruiser 185 HP electronic ignition) and have been going over its parts. I pulled the distributor cap and found that the sensor/mag pick thing was quite rusty. I called a local marine parts place the guy told me the cap should be sealed from...
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