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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    And there is supposed to be a washer between the spindle nut and the outer bearing.
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    Trim tab blowout

    That is a Bennett std length 4 ring piston. The upper hinges are short money and readily available (look on e-bay). https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bennett+trim+tab+upper+hinge&_sacat=0 I have a couple of them in my parts box, as I converted mine to...
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Every year, I take em apart, clean them, grease them and change the rear seals. Also check the spindle where the seal rides. Any grooving gets a speedy sleeve. I call it annual preventive maintenance and have never had one fail (shouldn't have said that).
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    It was a slower sell, due to the hours, but the buyer appreciated the maintenance and condition and has zero regrets. Plus got a good deal on a lower price than the lake boats that is in much better condition than crappy maintained lake boat..
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    I sold my Chap (w/ a 7.4l,carbed) 4 years ago. lived 1/2 it's life in salt and had 1520 hours on the clock. New owner texted me last fall with some pics and stating how strong it still runs. Hours are secondary to proper care and maintenance
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Or someone pumped way too much into it. Is there grease all over the back where the spindle goes in?
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    tilt

    When tilting up, does tilt motor stop running or keep running when the up motion stops? If it stops running, 99% chance it is the tilt limit switch on the left side of drive shutting it off (like it should). The trailer switch bypasses that switch so it can continue rising to the upper limit of...
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    Bravo 3 can you change gear oil line without removing lower unit?

    I think it's drive AND bell housing need to come off to get at the upper clamp. I can't see any way of doing when assembled. Just too tight. Just changed mine during a steering pin replacement. Be careful because the hose connects to a, normally, plastic nipple on the transom assy that easily...
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    Exhaust flapper fell down in the exhaust tube

    To remove one stuck like that one time, I had to use a piece of an electricians fish tape (pretty strong stuff) with a small hook bent on it. Pushed it down past the bottom of the flapper and pulled it up, from the bottom, enough to get the mechanics grabber hooking into one of the holes and it...
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    Trim tab options

    Glad there is a hpaay engine. Knew you would like those 12x16's
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    Life Jackets

    What the new rule says is if the boat is equipped with the kill switch, it is to be utilized / worn. Have various PFD on board and the ones we use most are the Mustangs, type 2 and 3 and inflatable. Also have a couple of ski vests if someone wants that style that day.
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    98 mercruiser 5.0 possibly overheating

    Doesn't look bad at all, to me. What was the outside air temperature when you running it on the hose? If it is cool outside, perfectly normal.
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    Bayliner Blank Gauge Cluster?

    I imagine a picture of the cracked gauge cluster (not a branny new one) may assist in conclusions and suggestions.
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    Oil pan drain hose

    On last boat, extended that hose and connected to 12 VDC turbo charger oil used scavenger pump (about $40). Pumped out all the cold oil in under 1 minute.
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    Thunderbolt V doesn’t advance timing

    I have seen it done both ways, but only with engine shut down is the way I do it
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    Replacing old Gauges ?

    Here is the correct color codes, gauge connection points and such. The G =ground. I=Ignition circuit S=Sender B=Battery (Some may have an extra for lighting separate from power)
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    trailer makes banging noise when stop & starting

    I had a the banging problem on a trailer before that was corrected when the shocks (unit had 2 in it) were replaced. Fix didn't last long. It did not have an oscillating problem. So, I guess they serve 2 purposes. Learned to just live with it.
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    Cooling System Generic Info

    At 65 mph, open window (any window) on your car and stick your hand out. You will instantly see how the water being forced into the intakes works.
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    Testing later model power steering booster

    Didn't say that. pump pressure test gives the pump a pass. In the absence of a clearly defined test procedure: After removing clevis pin from cable end, removing cable from tube and manually moving the steering tube, while engine is running, will see if the assy moves hydraulically. That will...
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    Testing later model power steering booster

    Has the pump pressure been tested? Process should be same on old and new. Has the inside of steering tube been cleaned really clean and lubed up with new grease? 12 Gauge shotgun brushes work well. If there is any binding in there, it screws everything up.
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