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    78 merc shift cable replacement

    I need to replace the shift cable on my 78 mark twain. can some one walk me through taking it off at the stren drive? is it hard to do? the part inside is easy I have never done this before. Thanks
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    mercruiser in line 6 cranking problems. HELP!!

    I had to rebuild my engine just got it in and the starter will not turn engine over. I found the alternator ground is hot so i unhooked it wont turn over with the switch. crossed it out with screwdriver motor turned over one time. now nothing. I did notice my test light would stop burning when I...
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    Swapping engines in a Mark Twain boat

    I have a new Inline 6 Mercruiser engine that I was going to put in my 1978 Mark Twain V Sonic but I found a 1990 Mark Twain 200 with a OMC Cobra 5.0 engine with a busted block. Will my inline 6 have enough power for this boat?
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    the best way to replace stringers

    I figured it out folks. The best and easiest sure fire way to replace a rotten floor. Take any and all metal off the boat take it to a scrap yard. take the rest of the boat find a big ditch dump it in the ditch and sell the trailer. I promise you will be money ahead
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    Advice on stringers

    Ok i got acx plywood at lumber yard. They had subflooring glue will that work? If not what is best to use? I have read put something between hull and stringers. Is that true? also do i need to glass the underside of floor beforehand?
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    type of wood for floor Mark twain

    type of wood for floor I have the stringers out and hull ready for new wood. other than marine plywood (Its not sold in my town) what do I need to buy? Also what is best type of resin? Any help is appreciated.
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    replacing stringers

    has anyone ever used redwood lumber for stringer replacement?
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