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    Adding Sulfuric Acid to Deep Cycle

    Hi guys I picked up some sulfuric acid from a local Auto parts chain and added it to my 2 yr. old energizer deep cycle. Yes the charge was pretty low. No I did not put a trickle charge on it. Last season I added some distilled water only. Add the battery worked all summer, fall and winter...
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    1987 3.0 OMC Cobra no water separator

    1987 3.0 OMC cobra, bowl fuel filter on fuel pump. Could I put a water separator filter on this setup? Would I put before the fuel pump or after? Anyone ever done this or have pictures of their setup? Would this mess up my fuel delivery to the Carb? Appreciate all thoughts and 2 cents :O)
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    Dog or Spun prop?r

    Alright everyone here we go. I have "87" 3.0 cobra with new lower shift cable and has be adjusted using OMC shift adjustment tools (plate and shift cable jig). So went out this AM and while at WOT the engine reved high. I slowed the engine down a bit and was not able to reach WOT. Took it...
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    Gasket Sealing Compound went bad?

    I have be storing my OMC /EJ gasket sealing compound in the garage here in cool AZ. This year I noticed the compound was kind of thin and not very sticky. Well I worn the U-Joints out in the last 3 outings probably from slow water leak from OD gasket. Could I use volvo or mercrusier gasket...
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    How to PROPERLY use OMC lower shift cable tools?

    Hi All, Would anyone be able to tell me and show (with pictures) how to properly use the lower shift cable adjustment tool for the upper end of the lower shift cable? see attached picture. Appreciate all your time and help in advance. Thanks,
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    Canoe Dolly

    Thinking of what I can use as a upper support bar. Any ideas? Thinking of a piece of 1X3?
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    FelPro 17900 Valve Cover Gasket

    Here we go, pulled the valve cover gasket on my 1987 3.0 OMC. Had cork gasket replacement manual says 45 ft lbs. I say to myself, Self that is a **** load of torque on these little bolts. Tighten'er down to about 30 lbs and say oh that is good enough. Sleep on it and say well the manny says...
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    GMC Sierra 1500, RAM 1500 or who is the best?

    I am looking to pickup a 2006 - 2009 truck 1500 or 2500 4X4. Looking for who has better towing capacity and payload. Does anyone have a sight that compares trucks? I want to here the truth! Thanks, Currently at 19' Bayliner Capri.
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    Marlin Wins

    Just didn't want to cut the line. The power of the fish!
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    Rebuild Rochester 2B, 17086064 tips from start to tune

    Hi guys going to rebuild my carb on 87 / 3.0 OMC. Been having trouble with re-starts. Having to increase idle slightly to re-start then bring it back down and idles fine around 600 rpm. This is when it is warm. So does any one have experience with rebuilding these carbs? I will be...
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    Changed Outdrive oil added Prolong

    Here we go guys, last year replaced outdrive oil with Mobil 1 full Syn. 75-90. Let her drain all night, oil was black as night and smells and very light fuzzy hair filings on drain plug. This morning pumped her slowly (in the middle fill plug) with QuickSilver Premium gear lube, walmart...
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    From Lowrance RE: Transducer mounting

    Will all this talk about getting the transducer in the right spot. I received this email today from Lowrance tech support for my Elite-4 DSI combo unit. Sunday I will go out and tester out. Currently mounted with top of the transducer even with the bottom of the hull. Only two holes in the...
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    Are marine points different than auto

    OK Guys have been looking all over on this. Is there any difference if I use auto points and condensor? I have 1987, 3.0 OMC. Changing out points and tuning up this winter. Running good other wise. Chime in your voice matters.
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    Feel like I let fellow boater down?

    So last night my son and I launch at sunset to get early start fishing in the AM. Well there is this old guy with an old 17 foot 80's open bow, out board (which by looks is somewhat neglected). As we are launching he says to me "it just died". I say sorry. I get my son tied up to the dock...
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    Taking on water?

    Had great day on the lake today. Noticed that everyone was pulling their plugs and drianing for 2-5 minutes. I have no water in my bilge or any where under the deck. Should I be draining the manifold everytime I come off the water? In the beginning of the summer we were launching about...
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    Too Friggen HOT!!!

    How hot are your lakes? Lakes here in the Phoenix area about 83 friggen degrees!! To hot to really cool off. Someone needs to ship an Iceberg here.
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    steering cable

    Does the steering cable need to be supported like remote control cables? What is the best way to support the cable?
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    Humminbird VHF5 squelch problem, Need handheld VHF radio expert

    Ok guys here is the deal I have a VHF5 radio all of a sudden will not let me adjust the squelch down to zero, after replacing the battery pack. Every other function on the radio works fine. I can adjust the squelch, only from 4 - 8. I will not zero out the squelch. Any ideas have been...
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    Forgot to add wax to gel coat. What now

    Alright guys gelcoating my deck and I forgot to add wax. Plan is to lay carpet on top of deck. Gel coat was just for extra water proofing. Will this pose any problems? Can I apply bilge coat or anti-foul paint on top to cure or spray with PVA? Or will carpet glue and carpet cure it...
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    Where did you get your MARINE CARPET?

    Going to order my carpet this week, yes carpet the wife wants it. So for all you restorer's who put down carpet: 1. Are you happy with it's performance? 2. Never order from these guys....! 3. Where did you get your carpet and what did you get...
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