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    What is Perfect Seal?

    Some sort of gasket maker? My manual says to use perfect seal "or equivalent" in a number of applications. I can't know what an "equivalent" is if I don't even know what Perfect Seal is LOL!! Also, the manual says to use Perfect Seal #4 on the prop shaft splines, but doesn't specify a...
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    Trim limit switch adjustment?

    1985 merc 140 (Alpha MR, I belive). Here's what my Seloc manual says: "Loosen the two adjusting screws securing the switch housing. Rotate the housing counterclockwise until a distance of 6 1/2 inches can be measured between the outer edge of the end cap and the center of the aft pivot bolt...
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    Source for oil pan drain plug petcock (kit?)

    Hi all, I'm looking for some type of petcock or ball valve to replace my oil pan drain plug, in order to facilitate oil changes. I have a 1985 Merc 140 (3.0). In my limited searches, all I've found are the dipstick siphon type oil change kits that you hand crank or attach to a drill, etc...
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    Are these REALLY the right plugs to use?

    I'm replacing the spark plugs on my 1985 Mercruiser 140. My SELOC manual says to use one of the following:<br /><br />ACDelco MR43T (what the old ones are)<br />Champion RBL8<br />Autolite 144<br /><br />When I went to the marine store today to get them, the guy sold me some "better" ones to...
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    Restoration of Glen-L Miss Mist

    Hi All,<br />I've been eyeballing wooden runabouts for some time now, and have considered building an 18' inboard Glen-L design called Miss Mist. I've been putting it off, as I'm not sure I have what it takes to do a project like this. My boat building experience is limited to a 17' stitch and...
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