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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    Acetone has the ability to damage many things.Certain gelcoats, decals,painted surfaces and stripes etc. I would only use acetone on the actual fender or shore power cables. Only try it on a very small spot first.Charlie
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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    Try wiping a small section of it with Wd40 on a magic eraser and see if any of it is removed.You can also try some paint thinner or acetone.Just do a small section until you see which works.A polishing compound on a rotary wheel should remove it as well. Shorepower lines get the same strange...
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    2005 Yamaha 150HP water pump drive shaft leaking.

    Rubber grommet must be installed into the top of the water pump housing at the opening for the driveshaft.I mistakenly left mine off last month while doing a water pump service.Sounds exactly like what happened to me.As 99yam40 mentioned ,always take note of how things were before the change or...
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    Top gimbal bearing o-ring on drive shaft sheered off?

    I have had mercruiser outdrives for over 30 years and never had that happen on any o rings.If you are going to replace o ring and reinstall ,I would recommend getting a glob of grease on 2 fingers and reaching into the bell housing and smearing some grease onto the surface of the gimbal bearing...
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    Exhaust getting hot

    Yep that should and will be hot there.Normal.Charlie
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    Thru hull

    If I understand you correctly, you have a hole that needs to be enlarged to accommodate a new transducer and you want to know what to seal it with?? Above waterline you can use almost anything.Silicone,4200,etc. A flexible is best.Marinetex would be a good choice to fill a hole completely.Charlie
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    2005 Yamaha 150HP water pump drive shaft leaking.

    A pic would be helpful.Are you talking about the top of the water pump housing where the drive shaft goes thru?
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    Trilux 33 or Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier for outdrive/prop/etc

    Hey Lou, Will let you know .I did my props and 2 sets of trim tabs. Way more coverage than Trilux ,larger can and got it on sale at West last month for $26.....its usually $36 .Trilux is up to $55.I walk thru several marinas and I see all of them using the gray Prop Coat Barnacle buster so I had...
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    McGuire's one step compound

    You def need to apply wax or polish after the compounding.since you have already had oxidation issues ,I would apply something like Maguire's cleaner/polish and finish with a quality wax like Mothers pure wax. "Any wax is better than no wax".... Charlie
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    Trilux 33 or Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier for outdrive/prop/etc

    Damn!!! This must have been a heck of a question...... anyone.....anyone..... Buhler......Buhler.....
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Very common filter that you can get anywhere.Pretty much any GM V8 car, truck etc take the same in that same year range. I think AC Delco PF 25, I am going by memory and usually get the letters wrong.Charlie
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    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    I used to.....but have not bought a quality brush worthy of cleaning in a long time. I came across a can of Penetrol which is specifically for varnish and paint thinning I may try.It is not quick drying which makes brushing better....so it states.Charlie
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    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    Then why are thinning instructions on every can of bottom paint????? Huhhh
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    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    Have 3/4 gallon of Interlux bottomkote leftover from last spring.It is a little thick and I want to "slightly" thin the paint .Not looking to compromise the antifouling properties so I only want to slightly thin.Of course Interlux recommends their special Interlux thinner which I dont have and...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Your drive is not a "PreAlpha" as you originally stated so stick with your original plan.The pre alpha drive has a small loop ring on the top plate and smaller upper with ridge lines on the sides of the upper.Easy to tell the difference. as I previously stated re oil ,dont use a synthetic or...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    I would recommend that before you rebuild a pre alpha drive, you should consider replacing it with an Alpha one drive which is a direct replacement and a much better drive unit.An Alpha drive takes just over a quart of gear lube 90 weight marine.Filled thru the lower drain plug on the drive...
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    Trilux 33 or Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier for outdrive/prop/etc

    Have I been missing the boat on this one???? I have used Trilux33 aerosol for approx 30 years on my outdrives and props and trim tabs. Lately price has gone just over $50 a can the can has gotten smaller over the years .Its 10 or 12 oz these days.I notice that most boat yards have been coating...
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    5.0xl/V8 mer. Where do I start?

    I would not take on a project like replacing stringers.Personally I would pull the motor and put it for sale if all checks out good.Prob get 2-$3000 for a good V8.The drive also looks pretty clean probably another $1000 and give the rest away for free or scrap it.Now you should have a wallet...
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    Correct Sparkplug 2000 200hp Saltwaterseries 2 stroke

    Thanks again,I guess either plug will do.Here is an answer directly from NGK.. Hello Chas, Thank you for contacting us! NGK 1134 BR8HS-10 Nickel Spark Plug is the recommended part for your 2000 200hp Yamaha 2 stroke outboard model SX200TXRY. NGK 1098 BR7HS-10 is 1 step hotter. Best Regards...
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    Correct Sparkplug 2000 200hp Saltwaterseries 2 stroke

    I got the plug # from Clymer manual and from the designation from SIM Yamaha.I looked at the plug specs looked to be the same except for the heat range the BR7 is a 7 and BR8 is an 8. Not sure it matters much??? Charlie
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