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    Anyone tried one of these boats?

    I had one as a young teen.Lightweight and indestructible.I am sure they are even lighter weight now and surely not as indestructible as the one I had back in the 70s. great little Jon boat!!! just dont let it fill with water because it sinks like a rock.Charlie
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    Did I knock lower unit out of neutral during water pump service?????

    Tilted the motor up 3/4 tilt. Made a ratcheting hoist around the lower and dropped the lower just enough to reach the shift stem as it exited the shift receptical in the upper. I was able to find the midpoint on the shifter with a small locking pliers on the shift stem and ratcheted the lower...
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    2850 Bayliner B command Bridge question

    If you are planning on getting the boat going for your own use ,then as long as the motors and drives are good ,go for it!!! If you are thinking of fixing and flipping it, then its a very bad idea. The OMC drives were crap,expensive to have repaired and parts availability could be a problem.The...
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    Water separetor question

    The oil filter looking type does an excellent job .Its typically a once a season change.Best to take the filter upon the change and pour the contents into a clear jar or container for further inspection.Pour the contents and let it sit for a few hours and check out whats in there as far as water...
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    Did I knock lower unit out of neutral during water pump service?????

    ok thanks
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    Did I knock lower unit out of neutral during water pump service?????

    Yes thats what I plan to do but Im just looking to get confirmation of what the prop should be able to do or not do when in neutral.Right now it does not spin in either direction.Charlie
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    Did I knock lower unit out of neutral during water pump service?????

    2000 200HP Saltwater series 2 stroke. Pulled lower unit to service water pump. after completing the water pump change, reinstalled the lower unit with a little jiggling. When I reinstalled the prop I noticed that the prop shaft was locked in both directions. I dont remember this being the case...
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    Whats the deal with "High Milage" conventional and synthetic motor oils???/

    Seems like every type and every weight motor oil now come in "High milage" option. Just an advertising gimmick??? Can it be different?? I dont really think so..Charlie
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    Outdrive type

    Post a detailed pic to be certain.Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    Hose fitting is made to screw onto a tire valve stem so im gonna need something like a valve stem with threads on both sides.Charlie
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    UPDATE!!!!! Was just about out of the dishsoap in the small resevoir and fillled it with sae30 oil .Cut fine with no change what so ever. dishsoap was not such a bad choice in a pinch after all. Turns out that I DID have some used gear oil on hand that I could have used,I just didnt know it at...
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    ACE hardware??? You can even buy a paintbrush at ACE for under $10. Anyway.....like i already stated,I have this hose and gage already so thats the main reason I plan on using it.I need more stuff in may garage like a hole in the head.Right now my only part issue is a connector to inflator or...
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    The gage should be fine as the large numbers are not psi.the psi numbers are much harder to see in the pic but go up to 100psi.If I pump up to 15 and leave overnight,I should be able to see a leak or not.Right?? Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    The only brazing I am capable of doing is on a Porterhouse...
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I figured since I already have this(for 40 years) I might as well use it.just need a fitting similar to a tire valve stem and that should do it.Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I'm not accustomed to making tools or gages.Saw a YouTube video that made it look pretty simple using a brake bleeder..Im thinking I can use this compresser hose with gage that came with a high end model vehicle from approx 40 years ago.The vehicle had a built in compresser.Never used it ,been...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Popped the top and all looked nice, clean and well lubed.There was a small red marking somewhere in there.Didnt count the teeth or look closely for any markings.Based on the effort to get the bolts out I would say the cap has never been removed.Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Worth a look.That cap has an o ring seal correct? Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Upon much closer examination,I found the exact markings in 3 other places on the drive and the prop had marker written "test prop" on it. Drained the gear oil which didn't look bad and was dark green so I assume it was the high performance type however it did not appear to have drained a full...
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    Just bought and new to boating..dont know what i have here..cant find the specs or anything like it on the net...please help

    Not sure what info you are looking for besides the obvious.You bought a decent (at best) little runabout made of lightweight Aluminum,riveted(which tend to leak/seep) .From the pic looks to be in nice condition.Very lightweight boat so that little motor should push it fine.Trailer looks to be in...
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