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    Did I foul plugs while doing a decarb??

    1995 150 ocean pro sprayed 3/4 can of Seafoam in all carbs while running.Shut it down and pulled plugs one at a time and sprayed each cylinder.Waited 1/2 hour and started cranking it.Almost started but would not.I am assuming I flooded or fouled plugs..?? Charles
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    1995 150 hp prop nut size??

    been using an adjustable wrench and want to get a socket instead.I was told 1 1/16 but that is the size on my mercruiser alpha one and I am 100% sure that the Evinrude prop nut is larger.Anyone know the size??
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    TV antenna performance on a boat

    No looking to make an investment or installation since it would only be used once or twice a season.Anyone try one of those inexpensive "clear TV" portable antennas on a boat?? I have heard that everyone knows someone that uses it and it works but no 1st hand info.Anyone??
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    1995 150 hp prop nut size??

    I have always used a larger adjustable and would like to get the correct size socket.Anyone know the size??
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    Condition of Gear Lube upon changing..kinda dark

    Changing out my lower gear oil and i remember pitting in dark blue gear lube.Came out very dark charcoal gray/blackish..Had the typicall amount of shavings on the magnet plug.Possibly slightly more which didn't surprise me since I was having an issue engaging into reverse for a while last...
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    Tropical fish feeding while on vacay

    been feeding Mollys/Platys,algae eater and scissor tails once a day with algae wafers 2x a week for the past 10 years.Dont have anyone to feed them while I am away for 10 days.Recently have had to change feeding to once every 2-3 days with no obvious issues.Will the long term discs/wafers keeep...
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    MAP gas cylinder for propane application(tabletop patio heater)

    I know Map burns hotter.I have used it for soldering /plumbing with slightly better results than propane.Tried to free up a frozen anchor pin in for my mercruiser lift cyliner base with no success so I dont see very much difference.Enjoying a cocktail on an unusually warm evening on my patio...
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    WISHING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL OF YOU AND YOU FAMILIES . SINCERELY CHARLIE:tea:
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    Need some devious advise....Electric related

    I have been fortunate enough to own a 2nd home that I rent out.I keep my boat stored there and have the shore power plugged in all winter.I have a fan on in the cabin 24/7 and one under the shrink-wrap to prevent any condensation that usually occurs when all sealed up.My tennants son has a bad...
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    NEED OPINIONS ON REPAIRING AC/DC FRIDGE .PUNCTURED FREEZER GRID

    Hey guys,I screwed up big time and punctured my aluminum freezer grid ,thus creating a freon leak.I have someone who will try to recharge it after my repair.I HAVE NARROWED the repair down to 2 options.Dremmel with wire brush down to bare aluminum at puncture and put a dab of 5200 on puncture...
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    Approx cost of replacing steering cable in 17 Mako center console

    Just had my Mako in for a steering cable replacement and reverse issue Was charged an arm and a leg but was satisfied to pay if both issues were resolved.Mechanic did not fix reverse issue as he assured me he did ,once before I left work to go and pickup boat and assured me again just before I...
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    1995 150 Ocean pro not engaging n reverse

    I had to slightly adjust upper cable at motor in the spring because it was partly engaging in reverse but not fully.Engaged perfectly after adjustment,only made a few turns of adjuster.Doing the same now but wont fully engage after further adjustment.How do I manually engage in reverse to...
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    Evinrude 150 1995 Ocean pro steering cable replacement

    time to replace and havnt done one in 30 years.Where to begin?? Approx 7 year old cable I had previously repleced17 Mako center console.Steering cable pushes pistonso turning to stbd fine but does not retract to turn to port.Was fun getting it back to dock . Lol do I start at the helm or the...
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    I Cant Believe I put my Alpha Drive back together wrong !!! Duhh !!

    I have serviced my own drives for the past 25 years so I was shocked when I was about to put one of my drives on that I did a waterpump service on and the prop was locking clockwise instead of c-clockwise.Duhh!! I am always careful to lock the lower unit in fwd before remating the upper and...
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    Identify carb. to raise idle

    Sitting on top of my 1988 5.0XL mercruisers are these carbs .The tag on the front state "Mercruiser 230 13478861 . I know nothing about carbs and need to raise idle in both motors .The idle has tweaked itself down over the 10+ years I have owned the boat with not having done any carb work at...
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    Replacing manifolds and risers,removed ones look spectacular..??? Too Good

    Doing PM replacing manifolds and risers on my 5.0XL RWC mercruisers with alpha drives.Salt water use. and the ones I removed are nearly new looking on the inside.I was stunned at how good they look.Hardly any surface rust.Passages are large and clear .Mating surfaces look new. All looks too...
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    Wet joint...DRY JOINT Manifolds???

    Time for some PM .Think I will do new manifolds this spring.About to buy some GLM for my twin 5.0 XL Mercruisers with alpha drives rwc. The manifolds stated that they were not for "Dry joint" applications.Dont remember ever seeing that before,I am sure there is a simple difference between the 2...
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    Ebay discount pop_up

    I was viewing an item on ebay and just below the shipping on the listing was a popup that said "want to save $$" or something similar to that.When I clicked on it there was a discount code.I continued to view items and when I went back to make the purchase next day the popup was gone and have...
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    Bromar Hatch needs Re-Glazing

    Looking for advice from someone that has done this before.The plexi/lexan in my Bromar Deck hatch has come loose of the rubber seal.I resealed 2 years ago with windshield sealer but it didnt last.Fortunately it fits into the rubber seal so well that it hardly leaks at all.Hopefully someone here...
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    Buying a generator for house.What should I expect to pay an electrican?

    Will be picking up a generator for emergencies.Hope to never use it.What should I expect it to cost me to get a hookup to my fuse panel .Adapter to plug into gen ,not an automatic setup.Simple works for me.Thanks Charlie
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