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    Follow up to difference in Quicksilver high performance and premium gear lube.

    I had my wife stop a little bit ago at Skipper (worhtless f*****s) Bud's parts dept. for some HP gear lube, they didn't really know what it was, didn't have any either. She got some there last year and they didn't have what I wanted (high performance gear lube) but the guy said this other stuff...
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    Difference between Quicksilver Premium and High Performance gear lube?

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows the difference between Quicksilver premium gear lube and high performance gear lube. I grabbed the premium from Wally World and checked the (Mercruiser) book later and it calls for high performance gear lube. Didn't want to have to make a return trip, if not...
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    no power to key switch, 2006 crownline br180

    Hi, I touched the battery cables to the wrong terminals (kinda dark) when hooking up for the year and now I don't have power to the key switch. (worked when I put it away for the winter). Anyway, I've checked all fuses and they're all good. Power to everything else as far as I can tell, but...
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    Which would you pick going form AL to SS???

    Hi Changing from AL to SS prop. I have a 14 1/4 x 21 aluminum prop now that works well. WOT has changed from 4800 RPM to 4900, with a little use and a few tiny nicks. So being 100 RPM over WOT and wanting a SS prop anyway, I'm looking at Ebasic Marine's, SS Express prop and Overton's, SS...
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    Spread the word... Tear Repair is crap!!!!

    Had you guys at "spread", didn't I. Just a warning to all, that I used tear repair and it's a clear repair product sold for tears in your vinyl upholstery in boats, cars etc. Well it's clear for a few months but after the sun gets on it some, it turns dark brown and then it looks like ****...
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    need help on amount of play for driveshaft

    Hi, Can anyone help me with the amount of up and down play I should have in the lower unit drive shaft? It's a "85", 3.0, MR unit w/o preload pin. I have about .050 of movement, maybe all the way to a 1/16". Would I be correct by looking at the way it's laid out that it acts as a shock...
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    mice in garage?? (link-bond-o question)

    Oh, by the way. Had a couple mice in my garage the last few years chewing up stuff, etc. Finally got a couple mouse traps I haven't got around to setting out yet and the other day blowing leaves out of my garage..... pow, a couple dead mice blew out. Must have drank a little anit-freeze...
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    Quick question for bondo......

    I like your "drain'er dry" theory. Makes perfect sense. Better, cheaper and easier by far. That said, what is MerCruiser's theory of adding AF mix in colder climates? Also a quick question as to why the plugs aren't left out for the winter? How about condesate during heating and cooling if...
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    Quick question for bondo......

    I like your "drain'er dry" theory. Makes perfect sense. Better, cheaper and easier by far. That said, what is MerCruiser's theory of adding AF mix in colder climates? Also a quick question as to why the plugs aren't left out for the winter? How about condesate during heating and cooling if...
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    oil filter cross reference 4.3 mercruiser

    Has anyone out there cross referenced the mercruiser 4.3 oil filter to a reg. automotive 4.3 GM engine oil filter, so I can grab one from the shelf on the next shopping trip? Year is an "06" Also, I have a couple other questions since I'm asking. First, the timing sticker fell off after a...
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    Statement and question!!!!!!???????

    At $91.50/hr. for labor and when Skipper Buds told me it would cost $4500 for repair of outdrive(which looking on the net....I could put a new one on myself for $2500 easy), you are crazy not to learn and do as much as you can on your boat!!!! I can put alot of hours in at $10/hr. (value to my...
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    lower unit shot

    I have 1985 Rinker 3.0 L motor w/140MR Mercruiser drive unit. Took to dealer for repairs and he said the cost would be $4500 to repair(and thats not counting what could be wrong up in the boat. So for $4500, I'm going to learn about this, cause as I look at this from the back of the boat...
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