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    Runs hot while on "through prop" exhaust, runs cooler if switched to &

    Mercruiser 5.7L, Alpha 1 drive.<br />This is what I noticed while operating at cruising speed at 3000-3500 RPM:<br />When I switch to "through prop" temp gauge reads higher temperature then if I swich to "though hull". <br />I have "silence choice" exhaust system on the boat. Any ideas why this...
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    Zinc chromate and zinc phosphate outdrive primers

    I painted my drive with zinc chromate primer. Went to buy another can for the second coat but they only had "zinc phosphate". Is there difference between the two of these primers?<br />Could I paint with zinc phosphate over zinc chromate? :confused:
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    Replacing shift cable and bellhousing shift shaft seal

    Good day, <br />It is Mercruiser Alpha 1 drive. <br />I will be working on shift cable replacement this weekend. It is the first time for me, so I am looking forward to learning something new :) . <br />I also need to replace a shift shaft seal and bushing. The bushing assembly I purchased...
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    Navman 2100 gauge vertical installation anyone?

    I am in need of a fuel flow meter on my twin 350 Formula. I like Navman 2100. I will get 2 units and set it up to read one unit per engine (as it is designed for single engine setup).<br />Here is where I see a problem. Instrument panel is full of gauges. The only place I think I could use is...
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    Plywood for seats

    Good day all.<br />I am looking to replace wood inside of the aft seat. The upholstery is in good condition, so as foam. The plywood used for seat was not marine or exterior type plywood. After 2 season it went pretty bad. <br />I am looking to apply some kind of wood sealer on the new wood and...
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    Trim Tabs, Plane speed and fuel usage ?

    I start acceleration with trim tabs all the way down. Once the boat is on plane and at about 3000-3200 RPM I rase the tabs all the way up to reduce drag on the water. <br />It is twin 350 Mercs inside of 26' Formula. I know I should not be looking at fuel efficiency with that kind of setup...
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    Imron paint

    Hi Guys,<br />My Formula is painted with Imron by a pro paint shop. I need to repaint just the top portion of transom. The reason is - minor ckrack needs to be filled and painted. <br />Please share your opinion on what other paint will bond to Imron.<br />I painted my other boat with Introlux...
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    Flush kit for Mercruiser

    I have twin 350 Merc setup on my boat. Would like to get some feedback on how to go about flushing the engines after each trip. In the past,I have seen some people hook up a garden hose to some kind of setup in the bilge and run on fresh water hose for a few minutes. I am not talking about muffs...
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    Clicking static noise is speakers when "off"

    Hello, <br />I noticed that as my stereo is off and ignition is off, I get a static noise in all speakers.<br />What could this be? <br /><br />Thank you.
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    Floor cracks in fiberglass

    Hi All !<br />I have a 26' Formula boat that has a small cracks on the floor. I noticed that some of those cracks are spreading even further. What could I do to make it look new again?<br />Is there a deck paint that could seal cracks?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Boating and Beer in New York

    Can anyone please suggest to me if this is a leagal combination?<br />I thought that for as long as at least one person doesn't drink on the boat it is ok to have open beer.<br /><br />Thank you
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    Carb cleaner, gas additive, stabil, sta-bil question

    Good morning all.<br />I need advice on this minor concern of mine. <br />As most of us do for the winter, I added sta-bil to each tank of gas. I asked marina guys to winterize both engines for me. While winterizing engines they too added a different brand of gas stabilized to each tank. I still...
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    Broken connector pin on Garmin 240 blue fish finder

    Good day all,<br />I got a brand new fish finder Garmin 240 blue from Boter's World. Two lowest pins broken off (on the unit itself). I tryed to exchange but they would not take it back because the transducer is installed on the boat already.<br />I was going to exchange just the display unit...
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    Cracked transom

    Here is the story:<br />Marine mechanic was docking my boat into a slip and clipped the transom on the dock. The impacked caused the starboard side of transome to crack about 7 inch long crack. <br />It is above water line and is not all the way through transom. <br />I am concerned with the...
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    Trim Tabs question

    I have trim tabs on my boat. One of them is moving in a short, jumpy movements, much slower then the other. What could I do? Any lubrication for trim tabs?<br /><br />Thank you.
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    Marine battery cables vs. Automotive

    Is it ok to use cooper automotive cables for the boat? <br /><br />Thanks
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    Porta Potti or what???

    I am in the middle of dilemma and need some opinions here.<br />I have a 26' Formula that is equipped with a manual head. There is no holding tank; it is straight through waste hose. I was thinking taking off the whole thing and replacing with USCG approved porta potti. I think it would be...
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    Alpha 1 gearcase pressure test / vacuum test

    After replacing water pump impeller, I pressure tested gearcase by pumping air into it through the vent screw openning. It held 15psi for 24 hours. So, I think it's fine. <br /><br />Question: Is vacuum test important? If someone could, please explain why should I do both - vacuum test and...
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    Alpha 1 Water pump impeller replacement kit

    Need to get a little help here solving an easy puzzle:<br />In impeller replacement kit for Alpha 1 I have a few "extra" :) seals that I can't find place for. There are 2 "O"-rings about 2 inch in diameter and 2 small blue washer look like seals. <br />Where do they go?
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    Trim tab Alien screw (Mercruiser Alpha 1)

    There is a 3/8" alien screw that holds a zinc anode. I can't get it to turn with a 3/8" wrench because the wrench fitting is bad.<br />My objective is to drop lower unit.<br /><br />What are my options? can I turn zinc? Drill from the top?<br />Please share your experience. <br /><br />Thanks.
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