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  1. Grub54891

    Screw Sealant - Fiberglass Deck

    I use lifeseal, or the 4000. Which ever I have on hand. Also I chamfer every hole, it helps so the gel oat don’t crack, and helps seal the screw better.
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    Removing wax marks from gelcoat

    Yeah. If the gel oat was chalky, it’s a bugger to wax without compounding first. Even at that it may not turn out perfect. Take the previous advice and good luck. We are all pullin for ya.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    If it slides in with little effort it’s good. Let’s see the entire shaft after you pull it out.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    If it doesn’t turn in any direction you have the wrong bearing. I looked back at your pics, it does look like the correct bearing. Try this: put the alignment bar in, but not engaged wi the coupler. Lift up on the bar. I bet it moves the bearing. Some are rather stiff, but do “ gimbal “
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Tap the alignment bar up, down and side to side. That centers the gimbal bearing. Be sure the bar goes in all the way. Use a dead blow hammer to tap it. Then check the alignment.
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    Built an electric jetski

    Go with cogged belt drive.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    As I said, the bar should go in further. So no it’s not aligned yet. You may be close but not close enough.
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    gas prices

    We still have about half of the boats on the hard at the marina. We had to start launching late as the ice and weather didn’t like us much. Still alot of them haven’t asked to be launched. Strange season so far.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Your alignment bar should go all the way in to the step on the shaft. If you don’t have issues shifting, the cables are ok.
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    Bow/Hull access 2002 Tracker Tahoe Q3

    Remove the interior in that area. Other than that you may have to put a deck plate in the area that fits a 6” hole you may have to drill.
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    First Boat -- Needs Repairs; Havent Even Drove it Since Signing

    Well... It depends on the type of steering, does this pontoon have a I/O or outboard? If it has a SeaStar helm, it somehow got low on fluid, which is no big deal to repair, as long as they fix the leak, and bleed it out properly. If it has an I/O and the steering cable, along with a power...
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    Why do that? Just block the axle up and the weight won’t be there.
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    Air conditioning water supply not pumping

    When launching the first time of the season, sometimes you may have to prime if the pump is to high in the bilge. After that it should be fine. If not something isn’t right.
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    Looking for smoother throttle

    Also, with the new style cables, they don’t need lube. The sheathing on the inner cable is the lube. Grease or anything else just gunk’s up over time and makes them sticky.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Yes that cable will fit. Again, did you hammer on the outside race of the bearing or the inside race?
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    No. It looks like the gimble bearing isn’t seated in all the way. Using a stick to pound it in on The inner race will ruin it. You need the proper installation tool for the bearing and alignment bar.
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    Water pump

    Sure, put it on there. it won't hurt, it will help seal it. Also, if the bolt holes are drilled to the water jacket, they should have sealant on the threads. This will prevent leaks wicking up the threads. Can't remember if those are blind holes or drilled through right now.
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    Looking for smoother throttle

    Interesting. Are there any sharp bends in the cables? That would make it stiff. On my mercury outboard, it’s a bit stiffer than my I/O is.
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    Looking for smoother throttle

    *Some* Throttle controls have a tension adjustment. Have a few pics of your controls?
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    Head with no holding tank, is this illegal?

    If you are in the great lakes, you better have a holding tank or get fined.
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