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    Gelcoat Restoration

    Over the last several weeks I have purchased some 3M compaund and with the use of a power buffer have been able to remove most of the oxidation on the graphics on both side hulls. When I first did it everything really shined but over time I have been noticing the oxidation is starting to come...
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    Spraying white gelcoat

    Is it possible to spray on white gelcoat diectly out of the can without thinning it out? If so has anyone had any luck using the Preval spray units for this purpose? I had done some gelcoat restoration on the bottom of my hull using the gelcoat and cabosil which worked out greatbut I have some...
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    Best way to remove rust?

    My used boat came with an alumimum float on trailer. Both drop down torsion spring axles are badly rusted on the bottoms of the axles. None of the rust has holes in it so I feel pretty confident it is only cosmetic. What is the best and most efficient way to remove this rust and what would be a...
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    Red Enclosure

    Not sure if this is related to the right topic but here goes. Can someone please identify what this red enclosure is used for between both of my Mercruiser engines? Thanks
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    Need Help on Fitting

    Please let me know if this fitting in the second picture should be capped off. On my starboard motor this fitting has a hose on it and goes to my power steering unit which is the first picture.
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    Need Help on Hose Identification

    Please see the picture I posted on a water hose I need. It is for a 1999 454 MPI on the starboard side from the thermostat to the exhaust manifold. I believe the OEM number is 32-861318 but I just need confirmation this would be the correct hose. Thanks
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    Need Orientation

    I need to replace one of my themostat to exhaust manifold hoses and want to make sure I order the correct one because I will not be able to return for a replacement or credit. If I am looking at my engine, which is a 454, and the front of the engine is pointing toward me would the port side be...
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    Manifold Replacement

    Oh, the joys of buying used! Having a closer look at on on my 454 Mercruiser engines I notice there are rust stains on the bottom of my hull directly beneath my exhaust manifold bolted to the engine. Looks like it may be leaking. Is it a difficult job replacing? Is there a good write up on step...
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    Caliper Replacement Question

    I am in the process of replacing my Tie Down 10 inch calipers because the old ones are seized and in bad shape. My question is, should I use some type of lubricant on the two stainless steel slider bolts that the calipers slide on. I know the calipers have a bronze insert that rubs up against...
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    Need Advice on Trailer

    I recently purchased a 29 foot Powerquest that weighs 6500 ponds dry. It came with a dual axle aluminum 7000 pound trailer with 14 inch tires along with a 2 inch hitch. The suspension is torsion and it does have disc brakes on only one axle. This trailer was thrown in on the sale. I don't think...
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    Boat Manual

    Can someone please help me locate a manual for a 1999 29 foot Powerquest Enticer FX? I have had no luck at all. It is so difficult trying to work on a boat, such as this one, without a manual, especially regarding the electrical system. Any help would be very welcome at this point. Thanks
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    Bravo One Drives

    I would like to repaint both my drives. What do you suggest on a good quality spray paint that comes in a spray can. Should I just stay with what Mercruiser sells at a steep price or is there another spray paint such as Krylon that does just as well? Thanks
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    Fresh Water Pump

    I presntly have a fresh water system on my used boat purchase that needs to be replaced. The switch mounted to the actual motor is totally corroded with both connectors in little pieces. It is a Shurflo model 8050-204-033 series which I now know is obsolete so therefore I am looking for a direct...
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    Fresh Water Hookup Not Operational

    I have recently purchased a used 2009 Powerquest that has a fresh water tank that is not operational. Because I am not familiar with this type of system and no manuals to refer to would anyone be able to direct me to whatever site that would give me any insight as to how it works so that I can...
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    Water Leakage

    Can someone direct me to a writen procedure in replacing the bellows on my two Bravo One outdrives. I believe I am getting water into the hull from leaking bellows if that is at all possible? Thanks
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    Help With Switch

    I am trying to match up an on off on switch for a 2005 Bayliner. When I looked at the actual switch it was a Carling #0429 DPDT illuminated switch. This is the switch used to turn on my navigation lights in the up position and then turn on my anchor light in the lower position. When I cross...
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    Bravo One Drive

    Please see attched image of some pitting on one of my drives. What is the best way to fix? Because the damage is so deep I was thinking of using J B Weld to fill in the damage, sand it down and repaint. Is that a good way of fixing this damage?
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    RPM Limiter

    Can someone tell me if my 1999 7.4 MPI engine has an RPM limiter and if so, what would it be set at? Thanks
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    Display Panels

    Both of my display panels on my used Powerquest are in pretty bad shape. Both panels are aluminum with a vinyl type coating that has begun to separate from the aluminum. Over the winter I would like to strip down this vinyl and then go with some type of finish other than the vinyl. I am open to...
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    Screws loose and stripped

    On a recently used purchased of 29 foot Powerquest FX, I need some advise how to fix two of my display panels that are used to mount all of my guages and toggle switches. Both aluminum plates are mounted to the fiberglass console with#8 stainless steel flat head screws. The problem is that...
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