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    Replacing bulbs with LED

    194 is what you have, an incandescent. Here is one substitute...
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    Fuel injector plastic tip fell into intake hole... now what?

    part # on side of injector is identical to whats in my 5.0 gxi. Whats different between gm's part# in '07 and today ... what makes it marine
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    Fuel injector plastic tip fell into intake hole... now what?

    Where is Smitty's located. Do you know what they are currently charging? Ebay shows Delco OEM that have to be counterfeit. I reported one to Ebay and they say its authentic. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134839457260 - 8 for $125.00 Want to replace or clean existing on my '07 5.0GXI. THks
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    Chaparral surf boat??

    Try facebook. There are several active Chap groups.
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    looking for service manual info for a 2006 verado fuel pump module

    Heres a video walk through of the Mercury FSM that might be helpful. Just rebuilt a VP pump assembly and similarities in design was interesting. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write...
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    Why not mount transducer well below waterline?

    The head has to plow the water surface when on plane with minimum immersion but enough to get 100% bubble free water flowing across head/sensor surface. Your head looks like its tilted backward a bit. The sensor head needs a slight forward tilt to direction of water flow. Not this steep but...
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    1998 Kawasaki 1100 Stx losing power

    What about fuel pickup, fuel filter or pump? I've rigged up temporary fuel tank, lines and pick up to feed fuel pump to make sure tank or pickup wasn't causing fuel starvation. Harder to do on pwc though.
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    1998 Kawasaki 1100 Stx losing power

    How many hours on motor? Did you measure the bore, hone or replace rings? Even though compression test good it feels like a tired motor in need of rings. But sure there could be some other explanation.
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    Booze and boat don’t always mix well.

    Boating, safe space for alcoholics.
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    dash cams

    How would this work if you wanted a camera rearward facing. Install two? Wonder if phone could support 2 at same time?
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    R/R Fuel Pump brass fittings what sealant do I use?

    Thanks Scott. Will test fit to see how far in to put tape without it shedding into stream. Don't really won't to buy anymore stuff that I have back home.
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    R/R Fuel Pump brass fittings what sealant do I use?

    R/R Fuel pump on 5.0GXI 2007. It has three brass fittings that assemble to go from tank line to fuel pump body. It had some type of dope or sealant on threads. What do I need to use that I could pick up at parts place like autozone or oreilly's? Can I use Teflon tape? I'm at lake and don't...
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    Are these old D!ck Pope Water Skis any good?

    I reworked a pair that split like that. Son in law skied on them before split and one came apart while he was getting up or underway on them 2 seasons back. Kind of funny since no hurts involved You get some waterproof wood clue and some clamps. We are still using them to blow peoples mind...
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    How long was the motor submerged?
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    Boat lift maintenance

    Should be grease fittings somewhere. I use same grease that used for trailer bearings, tractor moly type. Just get some grease in there. Some grease is better than no grease. I have same drive motor set but would see if you can locate owners manual.
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    Need better hole shot

    It's a good prop for pulling out and doesn't over Rev due to being large diameter and four blades which is well match to engines torque. Max speed at engine rated wot rpm is 37 -39 mph. 4800 rpm +- 100 rpm. Fuel economy at 20mph is about 4 mpg.
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    Need better hole shot

    Did you try the Michigan Wheel Vortex 4 blade AL 15 X 16 prop? I have a VP 5.0 GXi 270 HP Chapparel 22foot+plat;(3600lbs empty) 5 adults 45 gal gas pull two skiers up no problem. Something else wrong water logged, motor sick etc, if that prop won't move it..
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    Boat Pricing

    The majority of recreational boats are not well cared for. You should go into looking at older boats with a very skeptical attitude as to condition. Almost all fiberglass boats have wood frame behind the fiberglass/gel coat exterior. Water gets in there and they rot internally. You need...
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    383 build requirements

    Scott can truck/car gm short block assemblies be used in fresh water marine build with brass freeze plugs installed? Are aluminum blocks and heads to be avoided.? Are flat top pistons with only the two valve relief cut the best design to use for a 383?
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    383 build requirements

    Is that a typo GM has a tolerance of +/- 25 grams between pistons?? or is that 0.25 grams between pistons. That like an ounce When you say clearance your talking about the grinding done to bottom piston bore for connecting rod to cleared at end of stroke. Your knowledge on this subject...
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