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  1. Grub54891

    HELP.... Broken Tilt Quadrant

    You are not going fishing.
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    Carburetorated engine running rough after day on lake

    As suggested, more like a fuel/carb issue. But I've also seen the weights in the dizzy under the trigger plate go south, timing will be affected. Just another tidbit to check out when all else fails.
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    steering wheel play, 1998 chaparral 240 cruiser Merc 5.7

    I second the tiller arm. Most tech's don't know it, but it should be checked when the drive is serviced. There is a torque spec for the pinch bolts. If they are loose, it will eat away at the square arm and ruin it.
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    Carburetorated engine running rough after day on lake

    Is this a new to you boat? And if so, how long did it sit before you got it? And how about a model/serial number of the motor? If you just aquired the boat, we can diagnose with a few questions.
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    I should have mentioned, I use stainless staples. They don't rust... Sorry.
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    Is this repairable? Outdrive Chip

    Mines been that way for years. The fish don't care.
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    Install a deckplate over the hole...
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    Pumping lake water into water holding tank

    i would not. There would be debris possibly in the water, that would damage the pump, alge would soup up the system, and smell bad. Cleaning tablets may work but reguardless, I wouldn't do it.
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    Popping noise when use trim

    Because the bushings get lubed by the water. My brother in law would dip his fishing reel in the drink if it squeaked. It worked till he got home and cleaned/lubed it up later.
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    Why don't you just build a frame that the clear plastic can be installed on, then in the spring you simply remove them and store them?
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    Bent the Reese forged trailer ball mount tongue

    The first pic looks like stamped steel tube? I'd never use that. The second pic, if that bends, I'd think something else would give first.
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    engine stalls when shifting back on forth a lot

    Slow shifting results in the shift dog inside of the lower unit rounding off the teeth. That grinding you ear is that happening. Shift quick, but not so far as throttling up. Lower shift cables need replacement once in awhile. I'm 7 years into my last replacement, maby I'm lucky? dunno.
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    Urgent help - nearly broke down at sea. Fuel Problem.

    no.
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    City Water Hose Connection

    Something about that don't look right. Usually there is a backflow preventer on the fitting. Did it come out with the hose? Edit, Looking closer, it did. The hoses are on the part that came out.
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    Random

    Jeep grand Cherokee, stock suspension, Drove through deeper that that in mud/water. Depends on how you handle it!
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    Popping noise when use trim

    Yes, on the pivot or also the pins on the tilt ram.
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    4.3gl fuel pump fuse cut-off

    You either have a short in the wiring, bad pump, or poor connections someplace.
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    Never underestimate the power of the mechanical fuel pump

    I've rebuilt many of these, the only issue I've ever had is if the float was not replaced it would flood. Now the breather in the fuel pump could be an issue, but I haven't looked at one for awhile. It should have the hose coming from it to the carb, so it vent's that way instead of leaking fuel...
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    Random

    I'm glad he knows the proper use of a coaster!
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    low compression 3.0 cobra (new)

    Had a buddy who asked to use my compression tester. His had broken. Brought mine back broken. Said when he puts it in, and starts the motor it pegs the needle and then stops working. UGH> Never did replace it for me.
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