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  1. Bondo

    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Ayuh,..... WD hitches, generally aren't used on boat trailers,..... The trailer is usually adjustable enough to balance the load to 60/ 40,.... 80/ 20 is the minimum for me, if the trailer is gonna tow nicely,.... It ain't about liftin' the truck,.... it's 'bout Stoppin' the whole...
  2. Bondo

    quicksilver power trim & steering fluid vs automotive power steering fluid

    Ayuh,.... Should be just fine,...... I use Atf,....
  3. Bondo

    3852559 - Trim Line Manifold Block

    Ayuh,...... Low turn over parts run higher prices,..... Just what's wrong with yer's,..??
  4. Bondo

    4.3L OMC Cobra 1988 engine knock/rattle

    Ayuh,..... So where, 'n why was it spewin' water,..??
  5. Bondo

    merc 260 valve cover leak

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Did you pull the ignition box outa the way,..?? You might have to lay the exhaust manifold out of the way,....
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    Upper Alpha one Gen 2 Replacement

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Measure it,..... I believe they're the same,..... I'm thinkin' it's bad alignment,..... or poor technique,.... Sometimes the double cardan joints wobble the wrong way, 'n it's a fight,.... The shafts appear to be the same, where it matters,..... One...
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    Chevy 283 w Mallory distributor question.

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... A picture might help, as ChrisCraft did some pretty weird things with Sbcs over the years,..... If it's an OMC, it'll be a pretty standard Sbc,.... If there's a threaded hole for the hold down clamp next to it, I'm with Scott, it's just corroded / rusted...
  8. Bondo

    ok..prop experts...?

    Ayuh,...... Generally speaking, boat motors are most efficient at 3200 to 3500 rpms,.....
  9. Bondo

    Mercruiser 260 issue

    Ayuh,.... That's when you replace the entire long block motor,..... Or a full on rebuild at a machine shop,....
  10. Bondo

    Chattering in out drive

    Ayuh,...... Drain it, 'n look for metal,.....
  11. Bondo

    Alpa one Mercury MerCruiser

    Ayuh,..... Buy a Delco Voyager distributor kit,..... The shift switch is where the shift cables meet, 'n nothing to do with the distributor,..... Find a different mechanic,.....
  12. Bondo

    Unable to find 5.0 GL-F Engine Drain Petcock Part 22848 online

    Ayuh,.... That's a 1/4" brass pipe plug in the picture, just like from a hardware store, for a buck or 2,....
  13. Bondo

    Unable to find 5.0 GL-F Engine Drain Petcock Part 22848 online

    Ayuh,..... No idea what that part number is,..... Motor blocks, 'n manifolds are drilled, 'n tapped for 1/4" pipe,.... So, brass pipe plugs are what I use,....
  14. Bondo

    Spark plug cross reference question

    Ayuh,....., The ACs are an alloy body, rather than plated steel,...... less apt to rust, 'n corrode,.....
  15. Bondo

    Yems v8 water spewing in engine compartment

    Ayuh,..... Not sure what this, ^^, means,.... But I can tell you that replacement parts for Yamahas don't exist in the US,.... You'll have to adapt parts for other's motors to work on yer Yamaha,.... I've heard Merc manifolds can be adapted,...
  16. Bondo

    What shifter/throttle cables

    Ayuh,..... The ones that fit whatever controller you bought , 'n with Mercruiser ends on the other, that are long enough, but not to long,.....
  17. Bondo

    Yems v8 water spewing in engine compartment

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,....... How did you winterize it,..?? or did you at all,..??
  18. Bondo

    Couple issues

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Just how did you come to that conclusion,..??
  19. Bondo

    Oil pan drain hose

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... I bought one of these, the 7400 model years ago, 'n love it,....
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    does anyone know?

    Ayuh,...... Toss that thing, 'n go with a brass 1/4" pipe plug,.....
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