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    Marina bankruptcy

    I normally dock my boat in a marina in Greenwood Lake, NY. This year Greenwood Lake had a draw down. 5-6 feet of water was let out of the lake over the winter to reduce the weed level over the winter. The snow and rain was suppose to refill the lake. Well, we didn?t get any snow and now the lake...
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    Oil Changing Pumps

    I tried 2 electric oil change pumps this weekend. http://www.amazon.com/Stearns-Quick-Change-Oil-Pump/dp/B0019958D0 http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=34109&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10106&subdeptNum=10434&classNum=10440...
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    Grinding Gears

    I've got a 4.3l Merc I/O with an Alpha outdrive (1995). When I put the boat in forward the first couple of times I grind gears. It doesn't grind after I've been out for 10-15 mins. It's really just when I'm pulling out of my slip. Also, when I put the boat into neutral, the prop still spins a...
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    Protect Outdrive

    Last year when I put my boat in the water the outdrive paint was nice and shiny. It?s a new outdrive. When I took it out of the water it had a lot of algae on it. I keep my boat in Greenwood Lake, NY. I never had this problem before, even when I kept the boat in salt water. Is there any type of...
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    Over heated Jeep

    I used my 1999 Jeep Cherokee to trailer today for the 1st time with down the NY Through-way about 50 miles (exit 17 to route 17 in NJ) . I was pulling a single axle trailer, with a 3,500 lb payload (boat + gas). On flat land I didn't have any problem. But on uphills, the Jeep over heated (gauge...
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    50hp merc adding trim or tilt

    I've got a 1985 50hp merc outboard (Merc 500) without trim or tilt. I'd like to look for a blown motor with trim & tilt and use the part to add trim & tilt to mine. What years/ models should I be able to use? Thanks, Tom
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    jeep suspension

    I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee I need to pull a 21 foot 3500 lb boat. I've added the tow hitch and trans cooler. I towed a 13' Whaler last weekend and the bumper went down about 1 ? to 2 inches. I'm thinking I'll be dragging my bumper with a 3,500 lb boat. Any suggestions on what can be done with...
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    5hp marina - Which impeller

    I have a 1982 Mariner 5M 5HP, serial number 6e3 5 118293. Is this the correct impeller? http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/?*******=872468104&gd_grid_id=881&gd_poid=110809&gd_row=4&**********=327275017 Thanks, Tom
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    Installing a Tow hitch

    I need to buy a new tow vehicle. My 1996 jeep got totaled. So I need to purchase another tow vehicle. Do most of the 4WD SUV's, like a jeep, come with the wholes pre-drilled in the frame to mount a tow hitch? Or does mounting a new tow hitch require drilling through the frame? What's involved...
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    On Off Cleaner

    I used On Off by MaryKate to clean my boats hull. I accidentally got some of it on the trailer. There's now white stains on the trailer where it spilled, Is there anything I can apply to stop the cleaner from hurting the trailer. Thanks much, Tom
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    Battery cables

    I have a 1985 Merc500, 50hp that could use new battery cables. (From battery to motor) At work they but in a new UPS for computer equipment. But the power cables that came with the unit were to short. So the electricians made their own. I have the old cables. The numbering on the cables says...
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    4.3l merc trouble starting

    I've got a 1995, 4.3l merc. It sits in the marina slip idle Sunday night through Thursday. On Friday nights she giving me a real tough time starting. Once she gets started, I can turn it off and she restarts with the flip of the key. Saturday and Sunday the 1st start is a little trouble...
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    Freebacking, Drum Breaks

    I just finished installing Freebacking (Tiedown 81095) breaks. (not adjusted or bled yet) In the past, I've stuck a long bolt through a whole in the actuator when backing up. Do I still need to do this with Freebacking up breaks? I purchased a Reverse Lock out Solenoid. It's not installed yet...
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    Drum break locked

    I have a 5 Star, single axel, trailer with drum breaks. I launched my boat back in April. The trailer has sat in a driveway since then. Last night I went to pick the trailer up so I could take my boat out of the water and the driver side tire would not turn. The passenger side spins fine. I...
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    What year - Evinrude

    I?m looking at a used 9.5 HP Evinrude. The model # is 9622A and the serial # is E12387. Can anyone tell me what year this motor is and what?s the gas/oil mix for it. Thanks, Tom
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    Yamaha 1989 500cc HIN

    I have a friend of with a Yamaha 1989 500cc wf500s. Does any body know where the HIN number is? Tom
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    Merc500 Starter

    I need a new starter for my Merc500, 50hp, serial number A131168. The origional starter is a 10 tooth. Does anyone know the Merc part number for my starter. Thanks, Tom
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    Will these fit my 50hp Merc?

    I have the opportunity to pick up 3 props at a bargain basement price. The numbers stamped on the props are 072131 / 072132 and A1814. The add states that they are from a 1989 50hp Merc outboard. I own a 1985 50hp Merc out board serial number A131168. My original prop number is C8 73136 A40L...
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    Scuppers

    I own a 1995 Dixie WA (821). For the past few years I?ve trailered the boat. I store the boat with the plugs out. When I?m in the water I keep the plugs in. This year I?m planning to keep the boat in a marina. I?m considering installing scuppers. When the boat is in the water the drain plugs are...
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    Prop Numbers Merc500 vs 55hp

    I have a Merc500, serial number A131168 (1985), the number that?s stamped on the prop is C8 73136 A40L 13P. I have the opportunity to purchase a complete bottom end. Basically it?s everything from the powerhead down. It?s being advertised as being from a Merc 55 hp, made in the 70?s. The number...
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