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    Hot Elbow with New Manifolds and Smoking

    I've heard that if the boat is not level the high side will run hot when on muffs..fwiw
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    Cable and Drum steering

    I don't know anything about hydraulics, had to look up an orbital. Seems like a good idea..
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    bilge problem

    I agree with you but that's not the only parasite on most modern boats especially if you throw in a few pump cycles..
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    How to remove Helm Lid

    Best of luck getting the bezel off, the rest should be a cake walk. Maybe you won't need to pull the top..
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Yea it depends on what's in there now, some manufacturers use mineral oil or kerosene..or maybe alcohol water mix so you don't want to mix them.. I'm familiar with Richie they used mineral oil for many years.
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    Cable and Drum steering

    Electric assist sounds good..send us a pic of what you have at the rudder head where your ram fastened on..
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    bilge problem

    It activates every 2 1/2. minutes for a couple of seconds. Not a huge drain if you use the boat often but could be a problem over a couple of weeks.. could mean the difference between starting or not starting...
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    Cable and Drum steering

    I suppose you could shorten the distance from the rudder shaft to the ram connection on the tiller arm. It would give you more swing on the rudder but would increase the resistance on the wheel. If you went to cable you could use a 3 inch drum instead of 5 . It would require more revs at the...
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    Cable and Drum steering

    That looks like a good time! I believe I see the rudder, looks like a barn door. If we saw what your steering gear looks like I'm sure you would get some suggestions to improve it.. lots of crafty people live here...
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    bilge problem

    That's what it's supposed to do!
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    Steering cable issue

    PB blaster? Maybe you can turn the tube instead. I'm just guessing cause I never been there..
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    Cable and Drum steering

    Sure would like to see some pics, how small is a small riverboat. Does the hydraulics have a ram that push/pull a tiller?
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    Help Please!

    Also you may find the shaft is bunged up as well.
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    MerCruiser single point drain leak.

    I agree, those are an accident waiting to happen..
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    bilge problem

    Sounds like you have an electronic sensor type pump. They do that normally..
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    trim tabs or not?

    Bennett's website has good help for installation.. easy is subjective..
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    trim tabs or not?

    sea anchor might help. I may give it a try..
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    Tritoon speed verses rpm

    Might be you need a tune-up, otherwise your over propped.
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    Unknown Short Circuit

    From what I can tell, the tks is a fancy enrichment component that takes the place of a choke so if it's failed the motor won't start... fwiw
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    I've seen them the size of a quarter, you just have a case of acne mostly just cosmetic..
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