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  1. cecho

    31 degrees tonight. Should I put antifreeze in the block?

    It'll be 31 degrees at dawn. I'll be running the engine tomorrow and re-winterizing it after I'm done. What should I do about tonight though? 100W light bulb under the doghouse? Dipstick heater? Don't worry about it? Just use another bottle of antifreeze? The boat's stored outside.
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    Trim Sender / Limit Wires

    Re: Trim Sender / Limit Wires It looks like the pump only has one solenoid. Would there be a second hidden somewhere? I can only see one. Here's an image of the pump and what I can see. The white/pink wire goes to the helm. It connects to the trim gauge. The purple wire goes to the helm. It...
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    Trim Sender / Limit Wires

    Re: Trim Sender / Limit Wires I'm sorry, I didn't say that very clearly. 3/4 of the wires connect to a plate right next to the trim pump. It looks like the pump only has one solenoid. Here's an image of the pump and a close up of 3 of the 4 wires:
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    Trim Sender / Limit Wires

    I've learned many times over the years never to make "common sense" assumptions on 30+ year old equipment/electronics. I'm currently installing a new trim sender and limit switch. When trying to trace the wires all four of them literally fell apart in my hands as I touched them. I can't believe...
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    What kind of hull design would you call this?

    I would guess it's a variable deadrise. I've been told this boat handle very well in rough water but doesn't roll when trolling drifting or anchored.
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    General Mercruiser Steering Questions.

    I have a few questions about the steering system. I have an MC-1. 1. Can the alpha units be turned stop to stop with the engine off without causing any problems/leaks/spills with the power steering system? 2. Can the Mercruiser be turned stop to stop with the engine fully up (trailer towing...
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    1969 Sea King 20 for use as kicker

    I have the chance to pick up a good running 1969 Sea King 20 HP motor for under $300. My plan is to use it as a kicker/trolling motor/emergency motor on my 20' cuddy cabin. My bracket will support up to 25 HP and it's lighter than the 10 HP 4 strokes I was looking at... not to mention it's 1/10...
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    Alignment tool 91-805475A1 won't go into engine coupler.

    This tool has the new dimensions, but it won't go into the coupler. The gimbal bearing is not currently in. I was test fitting the tool before moving to that step (thankfully). I've read the coupler splines may have old grease or burs that can prevent the tool from entering. Is there a good way...
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    Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

    I was spinning it by hand and notices what may be a defect. This is a shot of opposite sides of the bearing (rotated 180 degrees) shown side by side. The bearing is facing the same way.: Please ignore the color difference. I have no idea why the camera decided to change tint between shots.
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    Kettering points at extended idle / trolling.

    I seem to remember someone telling me kettering points can cause trouble if you have them and idle for extended periods... like when trolling at minimum speed. Plug fouling and excessive wear on the ignition system is what happens if I remember correctly. Is this true? I can't seem to find any...
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    Does running in very silty water cause any extra wear on the engine or outdrive?

    The water I run in is full of silt. 6 inches of visibility is a good day. The silt readily falls out of the water when it sits as well. I'm wondering if this causes any extra wear or tear on the water pump or impeller. I know props get sandblasted after a few hours of run time.
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    Hinge surface on gimbal housing scuffed.

    The port side hinge surface did not have a washer in it. I have since ordered two new washers, but is this scuffing going to cause a problem later down the road (or now)?
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    Bad alternator.

    My alternator is bad. I'm planning on getting a cheap 100+ amp 10SI marine rated Delco alternators available for sale on ebay. I bought a pair of them a few years ago for a twin engine boat I had and they seemed to do rather well, but I'd like some opinions. The alternative is to get a repair...
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    Took MC-1 drive off boat, Water in bellows?

    Re: Took MC-1 drive off boat, Water in bellows? I finished flushing the rest of the bad crap out of there. The top end feels very smooth (It just turns, I cannot feel the gears) and has very little play. The bottom end does not feel as smooth (I can feel the gears though it spins feel) and has...
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    Will Sierra 18-7268 for an OMC 305 Chevy engine work on a mercruiser Chevy engine?

    Re: Will Sierra 18-7268 for an OMC 305 Chevy engine work on a mercruiser Chevy engine They are not the same, but isn't a fuel pump a fuel pump? The only difference I see is the one for my boat has the bottom rotated a bit. I don't see any problem with rotating it to the proper orientation or...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) I absolutely love the look of 20 - 40 year old boats. The new styles don't even interest me. Here's my "new" toy being towed by my other "new" toy. I'll have to get some better pictures the week after next:
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    magnetic drain plug

    Is there any advantage to having a magnetic plug on the top and bottom plug? If I remove a drain plug after 1 hour of use will I still need a new drain plug gasket?
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    New (to me) trailer needs a little maintenance. I have some questions.

    I'm getting ready to take my new (to me) boat out for its first outing in a week and a half. Now that I've got most of the engine and out drive taken care of it's time to focus on the trailer. While towing the trailer home after buying it (In a 30 MPH headwind :( ), one wheel bearing got hot...
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    Will powder graphite lube be okay to use on a ball in place of grease?

    Will powder graphite lube be okay to use on a ball in place of grease? or should I just grease up the ball every once in a while?
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    Will Sierra 18-7268 for an OMC 305 Chevy engine work on a mercruiser Chevy engine?

    It'll bolt into place, but is there any problem using it? I have a brand new in the box one lying around, should I keep it for parts on my 898 or sell it? It's a mechanical fuel pump for an 305 OMC cobra
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