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    Headach for Sale

    Ok, I would like to get $500, but am willing to negotiate.<br /><br />Here is some history:<br /><br />Headache began early on 10/18/05. The headache was treated in the infectious disease ward of Baptist East hospital for two weeks. After being released from the hospital, the headache was...
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    Mercruiser Drive Problem, I think?

    Hello, I've searched the site, cuz I know Don answered a simliar question for some other person. Anyway here it is.<br /><br />I seem to be having a probem. Working on a 92 Alpha 1<br />gen 2 outdrive. Got the drive installed but there<br />seems to be a problem (I think) with the...
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    Figuring FG & Epoxy

    Hello, Was planning on doing a portion of my boat floor, 19' VIP. It has a couple of softspots I plan on cutting out and fixing. Can anyone tell me how one figures how much glassing material a gal would need to buy (EpoxyResin, Glass tape, etc)? Just need something to go by. Say a 4' x 8' area...
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    Hey Don S

    Hey there, where you get the precise diagrams you post? Like the one you post about the seal thingy (slinger). I read alot of post and everytime you post a diagram, it's like staight to the point and shows exactly whast one needs to know. Which book do I need to get so I won't have to get on...
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    Water In P-trim oil

    I just got a new trim reservoir today (Oildyne pump). Mine was cracked and leaking fluid. When I took the old one off I noticed the oil was very milky and the jug was cracked (from freezing) on the sides. (I've heard they normally crack on the bottom where the 1 bolt goes through). Anyway, I...
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    Water In P-trim oil

    I just got a new trim reservoir today (Oildyne pump). Mine was cracked and leaking fluid. When I took the old one off I noticed the oil was very milky and the jug was cracked (from freezing) on the sides. (I've heard they normally crack on the bottom where the 1 bolt goes through). Anyway, I...
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    VIP

    There's bookooo's of these things around.
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    Trim/Tilt .. Reservoir replacement

    I recently had to replace my trim/tilt reservoir (actually I have it ordered now). It is one of the older Oildyne that uses the 1 bolt that attches to the bottom of the pump. I guess the thing had been cracked for a while. Anyway, I went ahead and removed it today. My question is, can I just...
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    87 Citation Boat .. What's it worth

    Hi-<br />A buddy of mine has an '87 Citation 19' (I think) has a 305 or 350 and Mercruiser outdrive Alpha 1.<br />The boat 'did" run good a few years ago but he has not taken care of it. The interior is in pretty bad shape, and I think the block has cracked (or so he says). He really don't know...
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    Prop Question

    Hi guys, I got a couple questions, maybe someone can help. My boat has a SS prop (4.3 Alpha 1). I recently removed the prop and was wondering what the torque is for installing? (the nut was not very tight to begin with).<br />Also, the prop is 'slightly' bent on the 3 blades, very slight, I...
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    Trim/Tilt Mercruiser 4.3

    Hi-<br />I just finished re-doing the interior on my 91 VIP boat. Okay, I had to remove the shifter and un-hook the tilt-trim. My boat has T&T and also a "trailer" button on the shifter handle (Quicksilver). It all worked fine before I was screwing around with it, but now I can't get it all to...
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