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    Mercruiser 165 alternator mashup?

    I've heard talk of brushless alts that don't spark. Probably cost an arm and leg..
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    Mercruiser 165 alternator mashup?

    The alternator is cooled by a fan and fumes in the bilge will be pulled into it. It has spark from the brushes that could have blown you up. The marine alt has screens in the vents that are meant to dissipate any flame. I believe the aircraft industry uses oil cooled units. Jmho
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    Mercruiser 165 alternator mashup?

    It should, and count your blessings, the auto alt is a very bad idea..
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    Fogging thru carburetor

    Yep and that's what I would do if my boat was in the north and in the salt. My boat is in the TN river. Your help with my elbows was special, they were 35 years old and rusted to nothing and honestly the mani's are pretty close to done. But to be honest I think feeding AF into the system will...
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    Fogging thru carburetor

    Didn't catch your location. Nothing but air in the system is a safer bet..
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    I saw a very similar event once out of Atlanta heading south on 75. The truck probably had the towing capacity but the trailer took over and slung the PU around like a rag doll.
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    winterizing a mercruiser 3.0 with sterndrive kept in water year round

    Agree the various heat sources would work good in your location as long as you don't have a power outage. I live in TN and have them more than I like..
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    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    I lived in Sarasota area, had a rented cabin on siesta key back in the late 60s. I loved it for several years then moved north because I missed the other seasons.. I should have bought the cabin,.LOL
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    Honda BF75L cooling water issues

    You found your problem! I'm happy for this .
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    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    Well you could relocate!
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Been following your thread and IMHO I think the perfection your striving for is somewhat of a lost cause. The equalizer is doing what it's meant to do..
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    '58 Elgin Hard to Start

    Sounds like carb issue, the idle circuit is probably still fouled. I hope you replaced the impeller and gear oil. At that age most of the seals and rubber bits are not good..
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    Trim limit switch

    Mostly I don't have trust in the gauge so why would I depend on it. You will get a feel with your boat and that feel is your gauge.
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    Trim limit switch

    I understand the benefits of both, but neither is essential when you know how your boat preforms. The limit prevents you from raising the drive too high while racing your neighbor's boat.
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    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    The hotrod build is interesting, how is it cooled if you fill it with weld. I guess they do it for extra support on the cylinders?
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    Working During Winter

    Depends on what you're testing. If the system is drained you could set 30 gallons of mix on your swim platform and feed the drive from the bucket with muffs but you'd be very limited for time and RPM..
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    Rapid ticking sound coming from hull

    Yeah they tick you must have left it turned on.
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    Mercruiser - Stalls in Reverse

    Probably need a new lower cable.
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    Are All Boats Repairable?

    Hoping your journey with the restoration will be a bountiful experience..
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    I freeze my block so you don't have to!

    No bets here,
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