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    1986 SunRunner “The Big shark” My first boat

    Welcome!! SAE30 or 15w45 for engines.Drives take gear lube,much heavier/thicker.Totally different than engine oil.Charlie
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    Adding a Temp gauge

    2000 200hp Saltwater series on a Grady white Adventure.Never had a boat w/o a temp gauge and I dont like it that way.I dont do wiring so I have a very good Yammy tech that is going to do the job for me.He states that there is a kit for $179 from SIM corp.(gauge,sender,wiring harness etc)and he...
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    Anyone install this hitch on a Grand Cherokee

    Thanks and YES super easy.Thats what made me curious.....seems too easy!! Guess thatll do.Charlie
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    Anyone install this hitch on a Grand Cherokee

    https://www.reese-hitches.com/products/,R3-0122?product_type_id=2&group_id= Saw this on amazon for about $100 but never saw one like this.Simple install.All looks too easy.Even the wiring offered by "Curt" is a simple plug in.2005-2010 Grand Cherokee are interchangeable .Looking to add a hitch...
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    Engine flushing 150 yamaha

    Uncle Freddie????Uncle Freddie????
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    Rubbing compound for heavy oxidation

    Post a few pics.Hard to say what will be best for you without knowing how long its been oxidized,what condition the gelcoat is in,if it has ever been restored before ..etc... Charlie
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    Engine Flush

    I flush both of my motors after every use.My boat is floating from May thru Oct and all I do is raise drives and lay on swim platform and slide the ear muffs on and run the motors for 5 mins each.Reaching down into the water goes to most of my bicep but not too far to skip doing the flush.I boat...
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    crawdad boat

    Awesome little pond boat.You can power it with absolutely anything ...including an egg beater .Charlie
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    Next project. Free boat.

    I would stick with restoring cars.Way more straight forward and possibly a money maker depending on the vehicle you are restoring.The free boat will only have value to you so you better REALLY love the boat.Charlie
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    Engine flushing 150 yamaha

    "This is Kissle....." ,what happened to Uncle Freddie????
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    Sealant for rivets inside aluminum jon boat

    I used it on a 25ft Chrysler Lonestar that I once had.It stuck to it extremely well.Clean the rivet and surrounding area with sandpaper and wipe with acetone and the 5200 will be permanent.If it starts to run or sag you can put a circle of clay around it till it cures and it does take a while...
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    Sealant for rivets inside aluminum jon boat

    A schmear of 3m 5200 sealant on any suspect rivets.Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Leaks are not the issue with using sealant.The issue is using too much sealant and when you tighten down the riser bolts the excess sealant squeezes into the water passageways and causes a water restriction.This is the reason gaskets have been made thicker and dry gaskets are recommended....To...
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    1988 mercruiser alpha one water pump issue

    You need to get a service manual and follow it step by step in servicing the water pump.If you are questioning the direction of the impeller vanes ,then you probably didnt push the housing on correctly as you rotate the drive shaft clockwise.Shaft key needs to be installed and lined up...
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    Engine flushing 150 yamaha

    When did you have the lower unit impeller/water pump serviced/replaced?Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Dry gasket method in the industry is derived from installing using too much gasket sealant.Diy"s ,techs,boatyard mechanics etc... Everyone seemed to apply TOO MUCH sealant and when the riser was tightened down,the sealant was squeezed into the passageways and created coolant restrictions in the...
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    Yamaha 01 250 OX66 running rough. Trying to figure it out.

    Ignition wires?? Run it in the dark and look for arcing or just change out the wires.Charlie
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    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    You didnt mention it but my vote goes to an outboard!! Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Looks like a light cleanup is all you need.Avoid any acids especially since you dont need them.Charlie
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    Personally if my manifolds and risers "dont look bad at all"I would simply use a gun cleaning kit and probe/brush all passageways.Remove any petcocks or inspection ports and probe with wire.Blast with gardenhose water or compressed air and call it a day.Charlie
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