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    Steering cable on power steering

    I have a 2008 Mercruiser with power steering and noticed the steering was starting to get stiff when turning. I took the cable out of the steering tube, greased it and re-installed the cable. The steering seems to be OK now. The question I have is my steering cable does not have a grease zert on...
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    Motorguide motor replacement

    I have a motorguide w55 wireless tm and the plastic head on the motor has a crack in it and the motor was filled with water so the motor will need to be replaced. I can order the motor assembly over the internet but my question is how is the motor attached to the graphite shaft and how do you...
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    Bellows treatment

    Would it help to treat the bellows from the engine to the outdrive with some type of rubber treatment (similar to the door trim treatment on cars) in order to keep them from cracking or getting brittle?
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    3.0l engine alignment

    I have a mercruiser 3.0l engine and for the last two years my mechanic has checked the engine alignment during yearly service and has said that it did not need adjustment. Does the engine usually stay in alignment? How often does anyone check their engine alignment and it is out of alignment?
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    Mecruiser 3.0 engine noise

    I have a noise in the front of the engine that is like a squeak or moan and lasts only a few seconds, stops and repeats about every 15 seconds. It appears to be coming from the front engine pulley area. My question is can I loosen the belts for the alternator and power steering and still run the...
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