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    Engine removal thoughts

    If you have the room to work on it then lifting from the gunwale will work. Your tree would work as well. If you have doubts then brace it but in both cases I think you will need to stablize the hanging engine or you will be chasing your tail when wrenching...
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    Need another Motorcycle...

    My 03 Yamaha roadstar is bullet proof, there are many out there with 100,000k or more. It's been a good reliable machine..
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    I meant a straight medical grade PG not antifreeze. I believe they use it for a condition called ketosis..
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    Yep, I've seen it at tractor supply, I believe the farmers give it to their livestock...
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    Need another Motorcycle...

    I didn't ride during the covid reign of terror but got out a bit this summer but father time has a way of putting a pause on long rides so I stay close to home these days..
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    Picture of my prop - what’s going on here?

    That's an interesting thought, plastic does dry out and become brittle.
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    cooking

    We like chilli in the winter it lasts all weekend!
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    Good point!
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    Well like I said before, I've never heard of it, but you sure tell a good story!
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    Ok I got it. I was a yard monkey in times past and the pay was crap.
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    The way I understand you are paying 20 bucks not 1000.00…
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    I kept my sailboat at a marina for many years but never heard of anything like this.
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    1990 Force L-Drive: A LOT of fun but a few issues... Gear Selection & Lower End Stuff?

    Key word is a bit. I seized an old HD 165 motorbike with too much. Lesson learned..
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    1988 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 steering issues

    Thx Scott . that's a much better explanation
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    Can a old mercruiser motor run very well with following pressures?

    What engine is it and is it running now? If it has sat for a while then your measurements are not useful. It will run with the numbers you have given but not well but I think if you get it started and running the numbers will be more accurate.
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    Leaf Springs

    I love Bondo grease!
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    1988 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 steering issues

    Best I remember the tube that the cable fastens to has two flat areas on it that you put a wrench on to hold the tube in place when tightening the steering cable. You probably need to find a manual and it will explain it...
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    1988 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 steering issues

    I have no experience here but remember reading in a service manual that the flats on the actuator need to be in the vertical position or you can experience a symptom called feedback. FWIW
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    What do I check next on overheating issue?

    Replacing the elbows solved it for me, the original elbows were trashed. I also replaced the exhaust hoses as the hose from the Y pipe to the down elbow was toasted. post a pic of yours when you get them off.
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    Minn kota armature bearing doesnt turn

    The bearing is probably rusted inside and needs replacement.
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