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  1. Stinnett21

    REDODO Batteries

    Great! I guess batteries are becoming like light bulbs. I'm trying to keep up lol. If I've been using a Diehard lead acid 24M/800 CCA/1000 CA with great results what would be an equivalent in a Lifepo4?
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    Sterndrive Gear Oil - Alpha 1 Gen 1 3.0 140hp

    Your fine. When the gen 1s were around the blue wasn't around. I think the blue is synthetic.
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    Boats from work.

    Great work! Why do the toons need replacing? And the owner brought it in with the raft still on the bow....? lol.
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    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    Looks like you forgot to reposition the trim cylinders before install. I've made that mistake before.
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    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

    The kind of ending we like!
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    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

    When you changed the impeller did you get the key back on the driveshaft? The hose will force water up to some extent but without the impeller turning it won't be enough.
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    Check out boat cover snap extenders on Amazon.
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    Is it not possible to adjust the poles/straps so it reaches?
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    Hmm...I have sunbrella and it's never shrunk a bit, awesome stuff. I had a vinyl top that did and as you describe it was a PITA. How about a pic or two.
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    Boats from work.

    Guessing that is/was a forward drive most likely duo prop. In that configuration so much sticks forward by the time it kicks up I'm thinking it doesn't gain you much...the prop shaft and props would act like a snag holding onto whatever it hit. On the other hand Chris may be right it ran into...
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    Going straight at low speed?

    Is it not true however, that when in gear prop torque keeps the outdrive pressed hard to one side? I don't think it's free to flop around so to speak. This would mean the wear on the steering components, gimbal ring/steering lever, etc. is mostly on one side. Unless of course you drive in...
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    Lubricating starter motor shaft 5.0 MPI

    Page 1B-58 of Mercruiser Service Manual #31 (October 2001) details a procedure for lubricating the starter motor shaft. It says to remove a plastic plug from the flywheel housing and lubricate the shaft with motor oil. I currently have the back of the boat taken apart for other maintenance...
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    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    Good point. You stated back on post 29 that the alignment was good prior to bearing install....so yes the motor mounts is probably a rabbit hole. Admittedly I've never had to install a gimbal bearing. I had one installed 900 hours ago, back when they were still greasable, and it's still...
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    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    Nola Mike may have hit the nail on the head. Take pics of your rear engine mounts and post them. I had one fail. If I looked hard enough I could actually see the engine leaning to one side. If this the case it will never align correctly.
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    Adding third toon

    Hmm interesting. Also, have you checked out the T.A.P. fin system you could install on the other two toons? You'd be rolling then.
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    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    That's a nice one Lou. The beauty of yours is the prop doesn't have to come off. Yours probably has height adjustment also.
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    Going straight at low speed?

    It's akin to riding a bicycle real slow. If you don't keep turning the front wheel to compensate for balance you'll fall. Going fast problem is greatly reduced.
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    Adding third toon

    Doesn't adding a toon create trailering problems? Can the new toon hang unsupported over time?
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    Going straight at low speed?

    Mine would not stay generally straight. It would flat run into the bank if left unattended. I installed Nauticus Smart Tabs. Doesn't eliminate the wander but greatly helps. Plus other benefits.
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    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    I can also vouch for the last 3/4 inch being difficult. What has worked for me is shaking the drive in some way, small quick movements just trying to create some vibration, while pushing inward.
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