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    fell a few ounces short filling compass

    I had to refill my compass and fell a few ounces short.Anyone have any factual info on what to put in if I dont want to buy a whole bottle of compass oil.The compass oil is weird stuff.It is a very thin oil that dries up as you rub it together on your fingers with no oily residue.Charlie
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    which way to turn barrel when reverse is not engaging soon enough

    I need to tweek my mercruiser shift cable at the barrel.Reverse not engaging soon enough .I have to move the shifter too far.Which way am I turning the barrel ???
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    150 ocean pro reverse problem intermittent

    Hi guys,hope someone can point me in the right direction.1995 150 ocean pro is trying to engage in reverse ,the prop is turning a little and I can clearly hear the gears trying to engage but only actually engage once in a while when I push the reverse throttle down until the rpms are getting too...
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    different types of car inspection stickers

    Here in NY state there are 2 different types of vehicle state inspection stickers.One type describes the vehicle with large exp date typed on it and the other is much smaller and a small punch out hole for the exp. date and no vehicle info.Anyone know the difference??
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    Quicksilver drive gasket set # for alpha

    Anyone know the correct gasket set for 1988 alpha 5.o lx.I picked one up this morn. at Boaters world but they didnt have a catalog.The one I bought looks correct.# 27-94996Q .O rings are orange instead of black.Actually it was the only one they had.
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    Mercruiser grease fitting zerc

    A grease fitting is turning out to be a tough part to track down.No marine stores stock them.I have to assume an automotive will not be stainless.Does anyone know the specifics on a merc grease fitting ,size ,what its made of etc., ??
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    Salt-X or muriatic acid for risers & manif

    I was thinking of giving the risers and manifolds a cleaning flush.I was planning on pouring straight Salt-X in the riser by pulling the tstat housing hose off and pouring right in the hose into the riser and let it sit for a while and start the motor to flush it out.Someone suggested a muriatic...
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    Year of 9.9 yamaha&waterpump change

    Hi guys.A friend asked me how to tell what year his 9.9 Yammie is because he wants to replace the water pump.I told him I would post and get him as much info as my iboats buddies were willing to give me.Thanks guys!! He is a newbie and can use all the help he can get.
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    credit card fraud

    My bride filled up her tank the other day at the only gas station she ever goes to.She handed the attendant her Discover card to swipe in the pump.A few days later Discover calls and asked her if she made 3 purchases at the same station on the same day.She replied no and they said her card was...
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    wrong thermostat??

    I think my parts guy may have given me the wrong stat.1988 230hp 5.0lx mercruiser alpha one rwc.He sold me a sierra kit # 18-3668.The stat looks different .Both are stamped 140f.The new one is also stamped 60c.The top of the new stat is shorter and the coil in the new one is smaller(thinner).I...
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    vent and fill plug washer

    My 95 150 Ocean Pro has opague plastic washers on the vent and fill plugs.Anyone know if this is correct for this motor.I have seen black,green,non plastic type and rubber orings but not plastic.Charlie
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    automotive rear 90 wt oil in ocean pro gearcase

    I drained the gear lube in my 95 150 ocean pro in the fall and I didnt have time to get the proper gearlube to replace it with.I took some 80 or 90 weight automotive rear end lube that I had in my garage from a long time ago and filled the gearcase so it would not be empty for the winter.I am...
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    cutting a telephone pole lengthwise

    Hi guys!! I have to cut a telephone pole lengthwise to replace one that has rotted in my retaining wall.We have a wall that is made of these cut lengthwise with pilings at each end.It is a very nautical look.I am thinking chainsaw and I am sure it will take a while to do .Just wanted to ask and...
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    sliding glass door fogging between glass

    Hi guys !! I have the typical sliding glass door in the back of my house.It is insulated so there are 2 sheets of glass with a space inbetween them.The fixed one was totally opague when we moved in so I replaced it and the replacement did the same within 5 years.Has anyone ever disassembled one...
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    water pump base in alpha drive

    Hi guys,I have done many water pumps(impeller/housing) in my alpha drives but have never done the full kit with the base.I purchased the kit with base and see that it has a seal in the base.I have not pryed the base off my lower yet but should I assume that the seal the manual referrs to is the...
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    150 ocean pro lower unit removal

    I am taking off the lower unit of my 1995 150 ocean pro Evinrude to take to my mechanic for a reseal thursday.He told me there is just 1 screw under the carbs and just the bolts and skeg hex on the lower unit.Sounds as easy as removing an alpha drive.Am I missing something here????? Do I remove...
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    Heading to Pompano beach Fla for two weeks

    Vacation time is here!!! Thank God!! 2 weeks in Pompano as we have done in the past.We usually do plenty of relaxing and swimming.A few snorkling trips.A time or two out on a local charter boat to fish with the locals.Dine and happy hour on the intracoastal and some waverunner fun.We have pretty...
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    Snap in cockpit carpet

    Got my template made and I am ready to send it to a place in Pompano beach fla to have cockpit carpet made .They have a berber that I like with a semi firm rubberized/plastic backing that runs like black raised stripes on the back about1/2 inch apart.I also have seen a company called...
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    pivot pin grease zerk loose

    One of the alpha drive pivot pin zerks comes off sometimes when greasing it.This particular one requires me to push the grease gun pretty hard on it to take the grease.The zerk usually stays in the grease gun when done.It screws back on and stays in place until the next greasing just fine.I...
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    2 way radio preference

    I have been through several sets of 2 way radios for boating and snow skiing and none seem to work anywhere near what they are rated for.I am currently using 10 mile Midlands and though they are the best of what I have tried they dont come anyway near the rating.as a matter of fact I dont...
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