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    Drain raw water side after flushing?

    Should I be draining the raw water side of the motor after flushing it ? The boat is used in salt water. I have been draining it but I'm not sure if it is the right thing to do.
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    battery question

    I recently purchased a 24' checkmate zt240. the boat originaly came with one battery. The owner put a crazy stereo system in it and added another battery and wired it parrallel . the batteries that are in the boat are deep cycle. i want to change the batteries. Should i stick with 2 deep cycle...
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    Fuel pump sight hose

    Think i might be having a problem with my fuel pump on my 2003 3.0l . I hear a ticking coming from the carb. Thought for sure it was a valve sticking but oddly enough it's air pressure coming from the sight hose. I pull it off the carb and the noise stops. I did notice last year that there was...
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    cruiser 3.0L timing question

    Having trouble finding the correct timing numbers for my 2003 3.0L. The operation and maintenance manual that came with the boat says 2 degrees ATDC. The sticker on the air filter says 1 degree ATDC. and the mercruiser service manual says 6 degrees BTDC. Im not sure which numbers to go with...
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