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    Fuel Tank & Gage

    I asked this on the Chaparral forum but didn't get any response. Anyone know much about fuel tanks and their shape? I have a 1997 Chaparral 2335SS with Merc 5.7LX, all factory original.... I'm trying to gather some fuel flow data and I'd like to know how much fuel I have burned after each...
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    Shortening Trailer Tongue

    I've read with great interest the thread on shortening trailer by 18"...I have been considering the same. Mine is driven by space, I want to minimize parking space needed inside the garage door. My trailer is just under 30' now (23' boat on a 27' trailer with about 3' of boat and drive unit...
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    What's the Horsepower of my Merc?

    1997 5.7LX Alpha 1 drive, what is (or was) the original factory specified horsepower on this engine...250, 280, or 300? Thanks
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    Fuel Gage and Fuel Remaining

    I have a 1997 Chaparral 2335SS with Merc 5.7LX, all factory original.... I'm trying to gather some fuel flow data and I'd like to know how much fuel I have burned after each outing without filling the tank back up. I check the fuel gage on the trailer before and after using the boat. My...
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    Drain Points, Merc 5.7LX

    I was reading the post on Warm Days, freezing nights, I have a similar situation. I can't find the drain points for my cooling system. How many drain points should I have and where are they? 1997 Merc 5.7LX, Alpha One, seawater cooling Thanks!
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    I Need a Snap-On Boat Cover

    I'd like to purchase a snap-on boat cover for my Chaparral 2335SS with cuddy. I'd like the type that covers the back of the boat and snaps in place to existing snaps and windshield snaps. Must be trailerable. Can't seem to find anything like this...I don't want a cover that straps on.
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    Wheel Torque Specs

    Does anyone know how many foot-pounds to torque trailer wheels to? I have 205/75R14 on a regular 5-nut steel rim. The tire guy said 100 ft-lbs, but this seems high to me.
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    Steady decrease in RPM/speed

    1997 Merc 5.7LX and Alpha One with 23' Chaparral Thanks in advance for the help... I lost a race with a pontoon boat today, a very fast pontoon boat, that was doing in excess of 50 MPH. I have noticed a steady decrease in full-throttle speed (from about 50 MPH in July to less than 45 MPH...
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    Fuel Gage Sender 101

    I'm thinking of buying a Lowrance LMF-200 multi sensor. It tells me fuel level, fuel flow, speed, MPG, etc, etc. I'm not sure what gage I want to replace, though, but replacing the fuel gage makes the most sense. If I do replace the fuel gage with this multi-sensor piece of technology, how...
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    Preventive Maintenance for Exhaust & Water System

    I'm starting to make a list of end-of-season preventive maintenance items to avoid problems next year. I saw something recently posted about the rubber exhaust tube and how one of them is below the waterline. Got me thinking...if this leaked, I could sink. Mine's working fine now, but how...
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    Which Fuel Flow Computer for Merc 5.7LX?

    Lowrance has a nice fuel flow computer, the LMF 200. It has sensors for fuel flow rate, speed, fuel level, water pressure, temperature, etc. Has anyone tried to connect one of these to their Merc? I have a '97 5.7LX. Also, what has worked well for you?
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    Need 5.7LX fuel flow data for cruise planning

    I'm planning some longer cruises for next summer on big lakes with fewer fuel stops available. This summer I'm keeping a log of fuel used vs time on the engine, the idea is to form a crude set of fuel planning charts so I have an idea of how far I can go. I understand factors such as wind...
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    '97 Merc 5.7LX...140 vs 160 Thermostat??

    Does it hurt to replace a 140 degree thermostat with a 160 degree thermostat? Which one is required by Mercruiser? I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7LX with Alpha One drive. I thought the OEM manual called for a 140 degree thermostat but my Merc repair mechanic put in a 160 degree thermostat. To...
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    Water Flow Sensor...any such thing??

    I've been reading alot about water and cooling problems. Most problems seem to be related to or the cause of a lack of water flow from the outdrive to the circulating pump. The temperature gage is unreliable without any water in the cooling system. A water sensor, along with the temperature...
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    Mercruiser Cooling Problem

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7LX with an Alpha One stern drive. I replaced the impeller today, the old one looked fine but I heard it was good to replace annually. After completing the installation and doing a test run on the trailer, the stern drive didn't suck any water from my garden hose...
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