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    Rebuild old mechanical Fuel pump or go for Electric Fuel pump

    The failure rate can be very high for those cheap E Bay electric pumps. The stalled pressures are not always stated.
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    Can not stop wanting a Butterball Turkey.

    I used a .22 rifle in a unused rock quarry. It also has a swampy area in it. The birds like it. I shoot across the swamp area. All bullets are stopped by vertical walls.
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    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    Did you ever find how so much water corroded all the lower parts of the engine so badly. That they needed replacement. Bilge pump not working ? Water leaking into hull at openings below the waterline ? Some boats have Fresh Air Inlets accidently installed FACING FORWARD. That rams water into...
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    Can not stop wanting a Butterball Turkey.

    Yellow Perch are a favorite food of ALL larger game fish. Must be a great reason. I 1 time caught a perch with the rear treble hook of a bass lure. Fatally in the belly. I cut the perch into 2 long fillets for bass or pike. Surprise as I smelled a sweetness from the fresh cut fillets. I called...
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    Wondering how much my latest boat weighs.

    Blue closed cell foam is under almost every floating dock. Last for decades with no special care
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    Wondering how much my latest boat weighs.

    Reason so many boats have rotted wood AND water filled foam insulation ? All the foams are....OPEN CELL TYPE .... The cheapest type to use for more new boat profits. USCG approved for NEW boat floatation tests. I always use Home Depot Blue Closed Cell Foam sheets. Cut them to fit spaces. RTV...
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    Boat leaking salt water - steering pin?

    Pass
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    1977 Johnson 35 HP 35EL77H-Rectifier and starting battery recommendation?

    Your motor has a E in the code and is electric start. My 30 hp electric start has a rectifier coil dedicated to recharging a battery. We should be able to find a parts print of the battery charging circuit parts on www.crowleymarine.com
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    Can not stop wanting a Butterball Turkey.

    Wife called B J store. Meat Department. Have 1 large Turkey left. He is sleeping in the freezer. All 24 pounds. We will have a Christmas Turkey Dinner. L I G :):)(y) Can not let the holidays go without a bird.
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    Slx 350 steering wonders Axius

    A web search confirms that same direction rotation does create some serious docking problems. Reverse Gear being the worst.
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    Boat leaking salt water - steering pin?

    You are right about that not being rain. But a loose hose clamp. Or a forgotten clamp ? Problem is ALL that white looking sediment. No known saltwater. Right ? Then your fresh water is very loaded with whitish sediment. That is spraying all over.
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    Houseboat Electrical Rebuild

    You have every electrical gadget drawn up to eventually be connected. Get everything to work on paper first. Before buying anything.
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    Boat leaking salt water - steering pin?

    All that salt build up ???? At least 10 years from a motor cooling part or hose when running. A driver of the boat. And you looking at all parts of the engine for a spray / mist when running. NOT very fast is required.
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    I tilt all OB motors almost ALL the way up for any road traveling. I stop the motor, when the power head is right over the transom. All road shocks are straight down into the transom. No cords or other stuff is needed.
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    Houseboat Electrical Rebuild

    If you use dock 120 vac power ? All wiring will be to modern National Electrical Code standards.
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    Slx 350 steering wonders Axius

    Do twins wander if BOTH motors have the same rotation ?
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    Best way to connect 6 awg to 14 awg stranded wire

    No limits.............. Except that there is no fuse or Circuit Breaker to protect the small wire. During a short circuit. During a device, causing a dead short.
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    Best way to connect 6 awg to 14 awg stranded wire

    I just strip off enough insulation so I can FOLD the smaller wire strands several times. To fit a little loosely in the bigger hole. A normal hand compression plier can squeeze it tight.
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    Shift rod position after impeller change

    It most certainly is his fault
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Why are we tearing apart something that is probably working ? The damaged rubber piece might solve the problem ? Trouble shoot and repair. Not rebuild the engine. The saying....If it is not broke ? Do not just change parts on old engines.. Put it together & run it on the trailer. Back in...
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