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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    I have done same procedure for 30+ years without an issue.Drain system and add 4-5 gallons of pink water system AF and run through the faucets until all faucets pour pink. Always leave system pressurized.Our area here in NY have plenty of below freezing days and nights and sometimes a few weeks...
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    Who didn't winterize??

    Drain it AND light bulb it(not led). Dipstick heater???? Though I dont think they come long enough for a marine engine.But worth a try for $30 Charlie
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    Alpha outdrive upper and lower interchangeability

    Thanks guys!! I guess I had it backwards.Thanks again. Charlie
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    Alpha outdrive upper and lower interchangeability

    I have twin 5.0 XL mercruisers with alpha drives 1988 .I have a spare lower unit. A friend has a complete outdrive which looks same as mine however I believe it is from a 4cyl motor.The large tag on the back of the upper has a large 4 on it and 3.0 liter just under the 4. Is this outdrive...
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    Running engine on Trailer.

    The flushing port is for FLUSHING. You must use muffs on the lower unit to draw the water through the impeller and up to the block. You run the very good chance of ruining the impeller if you run the motor using flushing port only. When I am running on muffs,I first fill the block by using the...
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    5.7 Vortec dist, trying to seal the cap/rotor due to constant corrosion. Merc 350 Mag MPI Horizon.

    Had similar issue with an old Searay I once owned .I used a spray can of "Wire drier" inside the cap and outside .Made a big difference however the cure was to STOP any water from coming down from above.Large drip tray as mentioned is a great idea.I changed out my camper back screens to plastic...
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    Im thinkin its time to close my post when livestock is mentioned and Im asking about a fresh water system on my boat..Thanks all
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    Glycol??? Im posting about no tox water system antifreeze. That aint glycol is it?????Charlie
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    Hmmmm,dont have one.never heard of one. Probably on the same principle as my old Prestone antifreeze tester.Charlie
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    Trying to sell some boats

    Aluminum boats are recycled by the pound here in NY.Might be a nice payout$$$ Charlie
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    I typically use 6 gals of -50 water system antifreeze every fall.I have galley and bathroom sinks and a shower so I need to use a lot of it. This spring Instead of draining all the pink stuff down the driveway,I put it back into the containers that I saved for this purpose.It was very pink so...
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    Garden hose to rinse the boat and trailer

    I have had several expandable hoses and all have failed though the Silver Bullet lasted the longest.The bright green ones are throw away crap. 50 footer only.You will never complain about having too much hose but too short will get ya every time. Sears craftsman was the absolute best rubber hose...
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    My winter cover solution

    Im using my shrinkwrap for the 4th season today.I explained my intentions to the wrapper and he used the thickest of what he had and purposely did not fully shrink the entire cover.Properly removed ,properly folded and properly stored,it is working perfectly.It is plenty tight just not perfectly...
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    IS IT THE STARTER SOLENOID?

    Quick way to tell if it is the starter failing.When it does not start,take a hammer and give the side of the starter a decent tap .If you can reach the starter,get a heavy pipe and place it on the starter and tap the pipe.If the Chevy starts after this then the starter has a dead spot or is...
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    What's The Trick Mating Lower to Upper Drive??

    I asume you have some sort of modified table or stand for the drive.I have found it much easier to do this with the upper unit upside down on the stand and lower the upsidedown lower unit onto the upper.I dont know about your pin using this method but this has made the mating and unmating of the...
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    Marine plywood should be fine on its own for a very long time.Penetrating Waterproofing can help HOWEVER if you are coating the wood with something like varnish ,I think you are inviting trouble.Anywhere you have to make a hole like for a screw or bolt,you will potentially have a spot for...
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    And released during a deep tissue massage or additional exercise .Exercising a muscle that has not recently had exercise will feel sore the following day.The soreness is the muscle secretion of Lactic acid.This is natural and not a bad thing.Weight lifters and body builders use this to gage...
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    So your muscles reacted well to massage (release of lactic acid) .Listen to your muscles as they are telling you to EXERCISE !!! Everyone has own their personal suggestions for miracle cures.Some show promise but all temporary or placebo effect.My father had gout,my mother had gout.Both blamed...
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    Winterizing indoor stored boat.

    Roy, are you sure that you are commenting on the correct post???
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    carpet

    Check out Nu-Wave marine carpet.Look for it online.Not cheap but will last a lifetime and looks the same as factory carpet on a brand new boat.Charlie
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