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    spindle/ hub seal tolerance

    Hello, what is the tolerance or overlap in thousandths of the seal to the spindle diameter? thanks jim
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    oil filter part number

    Hi, Does anyone have a oil filter number for a mercruiser 454 mag 1990 vintage thanks jim
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    hub dust cap

    I need to replace my hub dust caps and want to go to the rubber plug center style for periodic inspections but wanted the audiences review of this style cap vs the standard solid cap with no rubber plug in the center. The current caps wont stay in place after i pulled them off for an inspection...
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    which caulking is acceptable

    Hi. when I go to reinstall screws to attach a bracket on the outter face of my transom on my fiberglass boat which of these caulking choices is best to leak seal butyl rtv silicone marine silicone thanks jim
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    trim tab hose repair

    hi, I need to replace a hose on 1of my trim tabs. Im using a boat leveler pump but unsure how to disconnect the hose at the tab. There seems to be a sleeve crimped over the hase at the cylinder. Any ideas? thanks jim
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    wheel bearing seals

    Hello, Is it possible or just not recommended to reuse a wheel bearing (back side of hub)seal in order to access the bearing on a boat trailer. Not sure if there is a tool that safely removes a seal without oblong Ing or deforming it thanks jim
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    transducer mounting

    Hi, im looking for a transducer that mounts in the hull rather than outside on stern. Are there such available? thanks jim
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    oar lock bushings

    Hello, does anyone know of a source for nylon oar locks that are 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD. I can only find 5/8" OD
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    which wheel bearing cap

    Hi, I need to replace (4) wheel bearing caps on the boat trailer. I am wondering if the bearing caps with rubber center work when submerged or is it just an unnecessary risk. Otherwise I guess the bearing buddy is just what to buy. Any input? thanks jim
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    trailer tires

    hello, My question is about trailer tire ratings, and choice. I used to run the nanco bias d rated tires (14"-75) on a tandem trailer, but I slowly went to a radial tire by tire.The radial wears much better. Unfortunately they are a c rating. The boat weighs 4400 lb approx loaded and Im...
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    454 carb question

    Hi, any thoughts on how I should proceed on this problem Im having. When the 1990 23 ft 454 naturally aspirated wellcraft bobs in the lake wave action for up to an hr it wont start without full throttle and of course when it does kick over its high rev start.I would just consider hard to start...
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    cooling bypass tee at stat

    Im working on a 1990 7.4 mag merc IO. How much pressure should the 2 nylon spring loaded balls have against the thermostat housing ? currently they touch the housing with the least amount of pressure. I was worried of over loading the spring pressure. I am currently eliminating sources for...
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    breakiing down a CI exhaust manifold

    Hi, I need to verify that I don't have a blockage in the cast elbow that is threaded into the bottom of the manifold. I wonder what the chances are that the elbow will simply snap when I try to remove ? Not sure if the plug on top is worth trying to remove or do they basically freeze up also...
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    bravo 1 water pick up

    hi, What would be the best way to do an inspection for any obstruction in the water hose from the lower unit to the hose connection at the transom in the boat . this boat is a1990 wellcraft nova with 454 and bravo 1. thanks jim
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    fiberglass spot repair

    Hello, I need to patch a wear spot in an unfinished anchor compartment with a flat gel coat white finish. Fiberglass mesh is visible in the coating. What type of gel coat is recommended to patch this area, waxed or unwaxed and white or neutral? Thanks, Jim
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    7.4 increased operating temp

    Hi, I have a 23' wellcraft with a 454 and was operating the boat at approx. 3800 rpm for a few minutes on a nice smooth stretch of lake erie and noticed the temp gauge up 5 + deg from where it normally reads (150) causing the secondary temp sender to emit a signal to the temp light so I backed...
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    convert temp gauge

    hi, I am trying to change my temp gauge, I have the same brand replacement gauge however, the method that illuminates the gauge is different from my original. The original light has brass tabs that contact a brass tab on the back of the gauge to make contact- the new gauge has no such contact. I...
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    freeze plug replacment

    Hello, If replacing a freeze plug will any plug do, or does a marine environment necessitate brass material. Not sure what is best. application is a 305 mercruiser thanks jim
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    ship to shore radio

    Hello, I have a few questions about ship to shoe radios, could someone explain what distance constitutes short range and vise versa for long range and why wouldn't you just use long range all the time . what happens if your 100 ft from someone and on long range. my marine radio receives but...
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    stereo question

    Hi, does anyone have any recommendations on a stereo receiver that still comes with a wired remote . I need to replace the original and didn't want a hand held remote .
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