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    Closed cooling system worth the money?

    Hello. I just recently bought a 1988 Malibu Sunsetter with 5.7 mercruiser direct drive. The boat has 580hrs on it. From what i was told and the appearance, the boat has never been run in salt water. As much as I'd like to keep it that way, the salt chuck is only 10 mins to launch so I am out...
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    OMC 400, shift cable?

    OMC 400 series mechanical shift, 3.0L 4 banger. Ive been having issues shifting my boat into gear. On occasion, when shifting into forward and pulling out of the hole, there is a dull thunk from the drive. Talking to some mechanical type people and my own experience I think that the gears are...
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    Flushing Outdrive Oil OMC 400

    I had a small leak in the upper gearcase of my OMC 400series leg. Replaced the washers and i think Ive fixed the problem. However, i cant seem to clear out the milky oil completely, and it mixes with the new stuff so I'm not sure if i fixed the leak properly. Is there any way, or any product i...
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    Blown Head Gasket?

    My friends 2004 malibu, 340 monsoon Gm V8... a little history... the boat was running fine last season, however today I find out it wasnt winterized properly. The boat has been out probably 6 times or so this season with no real problems. After my buddies almost sunk it (first day out), i have...
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    Fried Starter?

    I just finished rebuilding my friends starter that was all seized up. Looks good as new and I was of course very careful to put it back together properly. When I went to bench test it it started working, the bendix threw out and it was cranking. However then it stopped working. Is it possible I...
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