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    Water in bilge pump screw holes

    It is a fastener pad . . . otherwise you'd be drilling through the hull. :oops: The bottom of your bilge it the 'top side' of the hull. If the fastener pad was wet inside, then take your shop vac to it and pull the water out. If it is a wood core, it will probably rot or has rotted. If it is...
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    1988 Rogue 2420

    . . . and the hits just keep on coming :rolleyes: Hoping things go better next time. :D
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    7.4L Impeller replacement attempt

    Look for a tag riveted near the flywheel housing, just above the starter.
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    7.4L Impeller replacement attempt

    You could try the off-brand items . . . Hard to say if there will be a quality difference . . . it might actually be the same part in different packaging. The Merc branded pump is about $780 and the aftermarket branded pump on Amazon is about $400 for the set - sea water & fuel pump.
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    100:1 mix ok in Yamaha 1999 3hp?

    I have a similar engine and run 50:1 . . . I don't know if I would trust 100:1 even though it is specified.
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    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Horrible . . . :oops: :rolleyes: :unsure:
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    Prayers needed please ...

    Very sad. My deepest condolences. 😔
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    How many hours on a used Tahoe ?

    If the engine is fuel injected, then the ECM data can be viewed. If it is carburated, then you are OOL.
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    1989 5.7 Mercuiser exhaust plugged

    Both manifolds and risers can get clogged up, so they both need to be checked - fixed - replaced.
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    Question on fuel

    I get both automotive pump gas and marina gas . . . no issues.
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    Are surge brakes always a PIA?

    PIA ??? thinking it should be PITA . . . :D
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    WATER CAME DRIPPING OUT. Is it time to donate it?

    Lucky you . . . or April Fools as the case may be . . . Those friends of friends will get you every time. 🤪 Tell us more about the engine, Outboard? I/O ? Water in the engine is not a good sign. If it is an I/O could mean the engine is toast (cracked from freezing ????)
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    @todhunter - I think we should put you in charge of schooling newbies on wetting out fiberglass cloth. (y) :cool:
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    The only thing I have found is SAE J2006 for the wet exhaust tubes
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    While I'm on the subject of cooling systems . . . Are there any SAE/USCG requirements/spec's that I should be aware of as I replace hoses, etc. ??? :unsure: Just want to make sure I use 'compliant' materials, if there are any marine specifics other than good quality reinforced coolant...
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Found it. . . Copper, but it will do the trick for another 8 years or so . . . It was under 'marine cooling system accessories' . . .
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    The main issue/risk would be what you cannot see . . . namely what, if anything, is going on with the foam that surrounds the tank. A pressure test might help, but a visual inspection of the under side of the tank would be so much better. Often fuel tanks are removed from the boat for a full...
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    selling the Carver

    :unsure: :rolleyes: 🤪
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I'm impressed with your skills . . . taking apart an OMC seems like it would take nerves of steel. Good thing you had the cat there to guide you along. My Golden Retriever was not much help when I was doing outdrive maintenance. 🤪 Like you are doing, I usually try to buy the same bearings...
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    I/O engines seem to be worth less and less as time goes on since the trend is towards outboards. You could try selling it as a complete engine, but as mentioned it might be worth more as parted out.
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