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    Thermostat/temp

    Hi all, I just replaced my thermostat (Merc, 160F) and gaskets on my 5.0 MPI and then ran it on muffs to test my water distribution housing after fixing it with JB marine weld (success!). After getting up to temp, my gauge levels out just above the 175 mark. Assuming it isn't supposed to go...
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    5.0 MPI Power Steering leak

    Hi all, Back again with yet another issue. Late start to the season for me but started it off with a hull repair and water distribution housing repair. Just as I'm about to get water ready (finally) for the season I remembered I also had a PS leak. Reservoir is nearly empty and by "feel" it...
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    Distribution housing leak?

    Hi all, Back again with another issue! If anyone has been following along my other threads I have now essentially rebuilt the outdrive as well as both trim cylinders. Took the boat out 2 days ago for one last ride and to get the stabilizer moving through. Everything ran as it should! The...
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    Lower shift cable routing

    Hi all, back again with a new thread. This time I'm tackling the lower shift cable assembly. I actually did research ahead and ran a fishing line as a guide, but when backing the old shift jacket nut out the tension sucked it right back in.. it was crazy and I felt all hope slip from my hands...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Hi all, I'm new here but have used the forum a ton while working on the outdrive of my boat (2007 Chaparral 210 SSi - Alpha One Gen 2). Amazing content and extremely helpful people here. Onto my issue(s) - My outdrive was showing quite a bit of paint flaking/some corrosion so I've undertaken a...
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