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  1. Grub54891

    Bilge issue

    Flat spots? So the hose was squished. I'd of just replaced it.
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    Bilge issue

    Then it could be just wearing out and not running as fast as it should. Or is there a check valve in the pump/line that’s plugged up?
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    1979 pre-alpha 165 Merc cruiser

    No. The sheath is worn also. The cable itself could be ok but why do it twice? I've never been a fan of using old parts with new. Besides, the new cable comes complete.
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    Hydraulic Lifter Volvo Penta 4.3 Vortec

    No. On a car, you develop a leak of sorts, you pull over and get help. In a boat or airplane, you hope to land or get rescued.
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    Where to pass the fuel filling hose and vent fuel hose?

    Should have done what I did. Measure everything three times before teardown, and measure constantly during teardown. Everything fit pretty well when I was done.
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    MAG 350 loses power after 20 minutes, need help

    Pull the fuel pickup tube and check that. Some have a screen down there and debris in the tank can plug it up. When you shut down the debris floats away from the pickup. Just another thing to check.
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    Cracked block leaking water

    I personally had that same issue with a mercruiser 140. When I got the boat all the core plugs were popped out but it ran for a test of one minute. I removed the motor, replaced all the core plugs, patched the cracks with jb, used a sponge to roughen up the jb so it looked like the cast. Stuffed...
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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    I don't know that motor well, but I thought that bar was the reverse lock.
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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

    I’m seeing a trailer hitch prop that some have spinning away and charging your phone…….lol
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    MERCURY MERCRUISER MARINE 8.1L 496 Injector missing Pintel cap

    Strange one. It’s not in the hole? I’d imagine not.
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    How to secure floating dock with Pontoon Boat

    Floating docks are best secured using a smaller pipe with a pad on the bottom, or pounded down into the sea bed. I’d go with the pad as it’s easier to raise when you pull the dock. Those pipes will go through another slightly larger pipe that is attached to the dock itself. The dock can float...
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    Waterproof Thread locker

    Just do not add more than a small dab of red on those pivot bolts. I've had a couple that someone used a ton of it on and heat would not take them out. There was so much on there that I'm surprised it even pivoted.
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    Well yes the power tune evaporates quick, but it's rather harder to get the adhesive in the mating surfaces after they are on. The adhesive actually lubes the bellows as they slide on.
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    Drive oil

    Quicksilver drive oil only.
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    For the driveshaft bellow, don’t use power tune. It needs the adhesive. Remove the pivot pins and then you can push the bell in to assist putting it on. The exhaust bellow goes on dry, no adhesive. Shift cable takes the adhesive also.
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    Trim not work above 3000rpm (377Mag MPI DTS Axius)

    Yeah, that 5? Volt reference on sensors can be daiseychained in some applications. Trying to find it is a nightmare.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    My neighbor recently retired also. He drives by and hollers, get a job! I give him the one finger salute. I’m retired also, he went back to work. Lol We both worked at the same marina so it’s just guys having fun…..
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    Need a New battery ,got more for less at Wallyworld....I think

    Live in northern Wisconsin. All I do is make sure they are charged in the fall, disconnect and leave it in the equipment. It get's -40 at times and they are fine.
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    Need a New battery ,got more for less at Wallyworld....I think

    I have to agree about interstate. I've had three fail, under warranty I've had to replace them for free, But after those failed also, I'll never go back. No need to get stranded. I've been buying from wally world ever start, batteries. The last one I replaced just because it was 6 years old...
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