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    Antifreez

    I used normal antifreeze for years but always trapped it when draining and flushed it before heading to the lake. Better rust protection with regular antifreeze, but you must handle/ dispose of it properly !!!
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    Prop size info

    Wont know until you try it. What isvthe red line for your motor??
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    Crestliner seat removal

    Pics might help....
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    Replacing shift cable. What are these parts for?

    Damn after all those years of wrestling that arm into position, now I find there are tools for that !!!
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    1957 FD-11K

    We like pics, the more the merrier !!
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    outboard motors prices

    Condition, brand, how much hp, all factor in to value.
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    Is the timing set right ?? Carb rebuilt with a good carb rebuild kit ?? The kits will give you the correct carb setting to start with. Will your spark plug leads jumpva 3/16" gap with a nice blue spark ?? Yellow spark means a weak spark. Just some things for you to check...
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    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    You can buy pieces of trim in all different shapes and sizes, mabey a U shaped piece to slip over the edges of the plywood to hold the carpet in place ?? Just so you know...velcro comes in different grades of holding power. I use commercial grade, heavy duty to hold my winter enclosure onto my...
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    Deadman Switch?

    As long as needed to connect one of the handles in the motor clamp to a handle, thru the transom support or wherever you can attach the other end of your safety cable. I usually add a snap of some sort to each end of my safety cable/ chain. As far as the safety stop for the motor, I have saw...
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    Motor oil in lower unit oil

    When ever I flush a lower unit, I use kerosene, not acetone. Kerosene is actually an oil so no harm will be done, acetone can damage any seal it comes in contact with. While the lower unit is filled with kerosene, turn the motor over either by hand or with electric starter, just dont let it...
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    Trailer wiring…how to improve grounding…

    The last couple wiring harnesses I have bought have an extra wire for running a continous ground wire. Seems the manufacturers are getting smarter....
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    Deadman Switch?

    Safety chain on small OB motors are usually coated with vynal so there is no clanking around. The last few I have had or made, I use vynal covered cable so no noise and much lighter.
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    Prop Size 33' Chris Cavalier 1966 Twin Chrysler 318

    Based on the information given..." A prop that will fit" ....
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    excessive corrosion?

    Magnesium erodes faster than aluminum, but that means it will protect better even though you will need to replace it more often. If you cant find an electrical issue, I would switch to magnesium electrodes to save the rest of your stuff from erosion....these anodes are much cheaper than...
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    how hard would it be to ?

    HARD !!!!
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    Trolling motor powered by DeWalt 20 volt battery is rs

    Not gonna go far!! Take some oars along or stay close to launch area !!
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    Better to be safe than sorry or sitting on the side of the road with only one wheel!!
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    When you do a rebuild it needs to be done thoroughly, you cant cut corners like you did. Your compression numbers show you cut corners, time to come apart and do it right this time. Dont nean to offend you, we have all learned the hard way at one time or another
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Been a boat owner for over 60 years, all but one have been aluminum. That one glass boat was a good boat but it taught me some lessons. Glass boats are heavy, they ride smoother but need more hp !! It takes a lot of work to keep a glass boat looking good after the first 5 years of owning it...
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    Deadman Switch?

    In the old days ( when I was a young lad) most outboards were the clamp on type. For various reasons these higher powered motors would become unclamped and fall in the drink....this is where safety chains became popular. As more OB motors became bolt onto the transom type mounts, safety chains...
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