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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    Well, are there retainers that are missing.
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    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    Yes, I do charge them before startup in the spring for a day. Seems to not be an issue for me.
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    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    If the batteries are fully charged and disconnected when you put it to sleep, they should be fine in the spring. I disconnect the negatives to eliminate any parasitic draw. If the battery goes bad by spring, it didn't want to be a battery anymore anyway. As far as charging, leave them in place...
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    I suspected the race was missing from the earlier pics also. I just assumed he took it out before the pics were taken. If its loose enough to remove by hand, it needs a new hub.
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    Heat exchanger cleaning

    I clean the tubes with a gun cleaning brush.
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    Starter Issues on Mercury 115

    Yes, battery test, new ignition, and clean all connections at the battery and Bloch, including the grounds. After you think the connections are clean , clean them again.
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    which bilge pump do i need with a manual / auto switch

    You might be right. The carpet looks like the same stuff I got from Menards for my pontoon, Usually don't see that type on boats.
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    270 leg water pickup

    Duct tape. Heck I used to have a perfect dry stick in my toolbox, it fit perfect, lost it somehow.
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    which bilge pump do i need with a manual / auto switch

    Exactly. Wire it like GA posted.
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    Buying Used Boat

    Low hours on an old boat, truck, or car, could lead to problems. Think letting a car sit for a year in the driveway, or more, it will have issues. Boats sit alot. A daily driver seems to run well,
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    which bilge pump do i need with a manual / auto switch

    The pumps with the water sensor circuit will drain the battery over time. I don't like them, give me a float instead.
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    Oil change could be easier...

    Ah yes, I have the pump you pictured. I used maby two times, put it away and forgot about it. It's a bugger to clean out also, takes to much time for me. The mity vac is easy peasy.
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    1986 Quadrajet (Chevy Pickup)

    I think most are 650, overhauled a lot of them myself. I've seen plenty of people try putting on larger carbys trying to get more power without upgrading the motor. Then they complain that it won't idle right and don't preform well. The motor was designed for a certain size carb, try dumping...
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    2004 Grand Cherokee stalling/shutting down

    On my 99 Grand Cherokee, I bought it for the same issue. 4.7 liter. Changed the crank sensor twice, the cam sensor once. Still would stall randomly. One day I was frustrated, I raised it up and followed the wires slowly along the harness for the crank sensor, think like pulling each wire with...
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    First Engine Rebuild you did

    Cant remember when I tore down and fixed a lawn mower, maby 10? Did my first car motor when I was 16, overhauled it, ran great! Did several more before moving on to automatic transmissions, them were interesting. Did a few manual transmissions also. Now its boat repairs....lol
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    Shrinkwrap gun alternative

    This is what we use, it fans the flame out to cover more area, still have to be careful not to hold it in one place it'll burn through. The harbor freight one does work, we use it to secure the banding along the bottom. It'll do the job for the rest if you keep moving. Once the banding is secure...
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    Fuel Tank Cleaning

    That pitting looks serious. I think it best to replace, you have the perfect pattern, possibly someone local could fab one up or send it out to get a duplicate made out of aluminum or plastic .
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    What's too old to consider?

    If you can't fix it yourself, its to old.
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    Oil change could be easier...

    Don't know why this is so hard, the tube I use fits the dipstick tube perfectly. No mess no fuss. I don't use the stiff hoses unless absolutely necessary. MITYVAC Fluid Evacuator/Dispenser, Manual - 1XGR7|07201 - Grainger
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    1994 Mercruiser 3.0 high idle off plane

    Someone must have put that spring on there. It may not bother the throttle, but it's never on there from factory.
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