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  1. Grub54891

    Mercury 35hp leaking.

    Anyone?
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    1997 Bluewater cracks in gelcoat

    Just had one at the shop. it was a Trawler, had cracks like that above the rub rail but below the toe rail. The guy had it fixed in the past. It cracked again in the same manner. The repair before was just grind out the cracks and fill with something? and repaint. What our glass shop did was...
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    Mercury 35hp leaking.

    35 hp, Model number: 6492172. Last summer the motor ran ok at first, then started acting up. It would cut out slowly and not idle properly. upon looking there was water coming out of the upper mount, just below the powerhead, and water dripping out the pan itself. I don't see any water leaking...
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    Im going crazy! Mercury Keikhaefer Merc 110

    That bucket is to shallow. the unit should be deeper in the water for the impeller to pick up water.
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    Looks great to me! Good idea to add them brackets, saves fastening it down in a different way. Is the wire from the left side the ground wire? Most tanks are bonded also.
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    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    For cutting out the foam, I used an electric knife. I did buy a new one for the wife though.... Anyway, easy to slice deep and knock out the cubes. Cleaned it up with a wire wheel and a sanding disk on the angle grinder.
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    1999 Volvo penta 4.3 gl starter issue

    With a new battery, it worked? After a few starts it didn't? I'd make sure the charging system is working.
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    The water pump kit does not come with the seals to service the entire drive. Changing the trim sensers is a good idea along with the bellows and gimble bearing.
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    Out of water running

    There are no dumb questions. You had an issue and wanted it resolved. And you found what was happening by yourself. Keep the questions coming, if you make no mistakes, you ain't doing nothin' lol
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    south bay strainer screws

    Yes they should be the same material as the strainer. I'm pretty sure the old ones are the same.
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    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    Flotation can be checked in a few spots, it requires drilling a few holes about 1.5" in the floor. use a large drill bit and see what comes out. Be careful you don't drill through the bottom of the hull. You can patch the holes later. If it's wet you'll know it. I bet it is.
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    Fuel tank venting?

    I would think so. A pic would help.
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    Fuel tank venting?

    That should be the vent, If the tank is new, bring it back and exchange it. it broke on the first use.
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    How critical of an issue!

    I would not go full send. Fix while you can.
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    Water not pumping out continuously

    I wouldn't. If you overheat it you will have more issues than that. Does it have a thermostat? If so, replace that also.
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    Water from 3.0L mercruiser

    Looks to me that the manifold drain plug is missing. If the hole is threaded, put a brass pipe plug in it,
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    Out of water running

    If you are having shifting issues, and adjustments don't work, you need a new lower shift cable.
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    Raw water pump and tubing

    If its 3/4 nipple and 3/4 hose just clamp it and take a nap. Keep the 18 Amp fuse.
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    What Mike said. As with any car on the road these day's, the battery will die if letting sit to long. between radio memory and other computer memory junk it will drain it down. If you are plugged into shore power when not in use it will be fine. Jest be sure it's a marine rated smart charger.
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    All you need to keep the radio memory is to hook the yellow wire from the radio to a constant power source. Keep in mind it will kill the battery unless you use the boat alot. I choose to leave it unhooked. It's not that hard to find a radio station you want.
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