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    what to caulk exposed aluminum seams with

    I was going to go with 3M 5200 to caulk the exposed seams on my 23' sylvan. This is basically the rub rail seam that runs the length of the boat. Its weathered, leaking in a few spots and I want to clean it up mainly for visual reasons. Unfortunatley after special ordering 2 tubes of tan...
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    aluminum joint caulking - cosmetic only

    so on my 99 Sylvan the deck joint (which has sealant in it, has spread in a few spots enough that it is collecting dirt/debris. I would like to caulk that joint strictly for cosmetic reasons, and to ease cleanup. I'm not looking for structural or leack prevention. Hope that makes sense, but...
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    what hp is my 4.3L

    I know I'm just being stupid, as this should not be a hard thing for me too look up, but I keep seeing reference to 175hp and 190hp depending on where i look it up. MCM #0L078019 4.3L Thunderbolt Ignition, Displacement 262 CID, 2BBL Carb, V-6 I'm thinking it 175 and if it was the 4bbl carb it...
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    shift interrupter - sorry, I know, another thread

    I have been having shifting issues for over a year now, and was sure I narrowed it down to the shif interrupter switch. However, after replacing it, I'm having the same issue. Old switch actually tested fine. Merc 350 mag with Alpha one. So, I want to verify that if I manually close the...
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    loose engine mounting nuts

    So I was changing the plugs last night on my 5.7L 1988 Mercruiser and the front mounting nut looked loose, so I tried to turn it. It was so loose I could turn it 3 or 4 turns by hand. Other side was also loose on further inspection. I tightened them both up and finished my plug change, but...
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    fuel pump - Marine vs Automotive

    Is there any difference between a Marine and Automotive mechanical fuel pump? Local marina doesn't have one in stock, but they look pretty basic and I'm not thinking there is any difference with a automotive one. Can anyone confirm? 1988 350 Mercruiser engine. Thanks for the help. Not...
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    Suspect Fuel Pump - opinions

    1988 Mercruiser 350 Magnum Fished all day yesterday with no issues. This morning at 5:30, engine fired for a second and quit. Would not restart. Check and found spark so went for fuel issues. Ended up hooking up a portable fuel tank with bulb from my outboard. Pump up a bit and it would...
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    Need some suggestions -35 Evinrude 3cyl

    This is a 1997 Evinrude, that starts fine, will run for a while 5-10min then just suddenly dies. Once it dies, it will not restart until it sits for 5 min or so, and then will fire right up and do the same thing. When it wont start, I don't have spark on any of the 3 cylinders. Problem is, it...
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    Pulling PTO Housing

    Can you pull the PTO housing, without removing the entire engine? I don't even want to tell you why, but lets just say it wasn't one of my brightest moves, and all the magnetic tools in the world haven't helped. I'm debating on taking it to the dealer to pull the engine, but I'm sure I can...
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    Looking at 2005 Sea-Doo RXT - any issues

    I'm really close to pulling the trigger on this machine, pending a successful sea trial. I'm new to PWC's so just thougth I'd ask if there is any know issues that I should be looking for on this unit? thanks, FishHog
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    Bilge Auto float switch wiring

    my auto switch quit working, so I assumed it was the switch. Pulled it out and tested it, and its working fine. Manual switch to the bilge pump turns it on fine also. the wiring has me a little confused. There is obvioulsy power to the pump which turns on and off with the manual switch...
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    Outdrive won't go back on?

    I'm absolutely perplexed. Spent the night replacing all the bellows, gimble bearing, shift cable. Everything went as well as could be expected, and finally I thougth we had one. Just throw the outdrive back on, and were done. NOPE. It will not go on. Gets about 1" from where it needs to...
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    Taking on Water

    Fished Sat and Sun this weekend, but on Sunday, I was taking on water and bilge was kicking on every hr or so. So I trimed the drive right down, thinking probably just a hole in a bellows, and it significantly slowed the leak. Pulled the boat out of the water and will order a bellows kit...
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    Value Question - Johnson 3.3hp

    So, due to the death of my father, my mother has a 2000 3.3hp Johnson outboard. I want it for up at my cottage, but I want to pay her a fair value of what its worth, even though she just wants me to take it. Problem is, I have no idea what its worth. Its mint shape, and meticulously...
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    6hp Evin. Carb settings

    I'm giving a 1976 6hp evinrude an overhall. Just to save me some trial and error, I was wondering if anyone knows what the stock setting for the low speed needle should be. I'm guessing 1 1/2 turns out, but don't have a manual. thanks, FishHog
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    20 year storage - issues?

    I'm looking at a boat that has been in storage for 20 years. Mercruiser 350 mag, with just over 100hrs total on it. The boat is spotless. Guy put it away, claims it was winterized properly, and just left it there. Its identical to my current boat, just a lot newer looking. Its a good...
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    Overheated 35hp - Opinions

    1997 3cyl 35hp evinrude. So, despite the fact that my tell tale appeared fine, apparently I was not getting enough cooling water, engine overheated. I replaced the water pump, and the impeller was worn, but didn't appear too bad. Checked compression and had 95 - top cylinder, 100 and 100 on...
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    Quicksilver 2-4-C

    Is there a resonable replacement to this stuff, that I can get from an automotive store. Went to buy some today, but dealer is in the middle of renovations and basically couldn't find any.<br /><br />want to do the job tonight, as I have help coming over.<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />Brad
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    6hp Evinrude troubles

    I have a 76' 6hp that I use up at the cottage. Its run like a top for years, despite my negelect to it. <br /><br />I brought it home at the end of the season to give it a well deserved once over. Replaced lower unit seals, cleaned the carb, new plugs. Everything looked great.<br /><br...
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    35hp Evinrude - Frustrating engine troubles

    I've been having problems with my 96 Evinrude 3 cyl. Last week, it would start and stall every 30 sec, had a hell of a time getting it going. Finally did, and ran high speed for 15min until I put it back in the lift. <br /><br />Next day, wouldn't start at all. <br />Day after that it would...
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