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  1. thedinz

    Changed Gear Oil, Does this look right?

    I took the vent screw off first, and it kinda shot off like there was lots of pressure and then when the oil came out, i just thought it looked odd. Photo 1 is the old lube coming out, photo 2 is the new lube
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    5.0 oil weight and amount

    Usually I got to a place and just say 5.0 mercruiser and they give me everything Trying to get it myself this year and make note of the right stuff for the future. Since I live in the northeast so looking for the correct weight, correct amount, filter size and while I’m asking proper...
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    The End

    I know we all differente definitions of the end of the season. But i live in the northeast and now starting to see the advertisments for shrinkwrapping everywhere, facebook craigslist etc. Just another sad reminder that its over, or will soon be no matter how long you try to hold out, it will...
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    Will this tube "blow" my engine

    There will be a pic below for those that do not know of the kind of tube i speak of. We have been looking to get one of the big mable style tubes for sometime, they are the ones that you sit on like a couch. My wife has been really into this idea of a tube, thinks will enjoy it more then a...
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    Boat Cover Supports

    While docker or moored mostly. I have bought this https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/products/boat-covers/accessories/boat-cover-support-system/ But still my issues persists, the issue is that water always finds a way to pool and drags the cover into the boat, it always stays on the boat...
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    Automatic bilge pump, not being very automatic

    I have already ruled out the wiring and the fuse, its all correct. The only next thing i can think of is ti pull it out and see if the automatic feed is blocked with crap? But very much NOT easy to get to. Any other suggestions? It works fine when i hit the switch manually and as i said its...
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    When do you pull your freshwater boat?

    As the title says, just wondering when most of you guys who may have your boat on a dock or mooring pull it and winterize it. I suppose it depends on the season but this August seems to be particularly cooler then past seasons so it has me wondering if the time is sooner. What do you generally do?
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    What are these?

    I was looking at my trim sender and noticed this little pitcock-looking thing, there is one on the other side and one at the top of the outdrive housing also. They are plastic, it seems like maybe a grease fitting but not so sure.
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    Fixing trim gauge

    Hey all, my boat trims up and down fine, the gauge just doesn't work, i replaced all gauges and all my gauge work except this, I have checked the wiring and that's not the issue. I am doing some outdrive work so it seems like a perfect time to replace my trim sender, could this lead to the...
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    Confused about these parts

    I need a new gimbal bearing, I got the serial number off my drive so I'm looking at the right stuff on mercruiser parts but I don't understand why there are 3 different gimbals, I would think when using my specific outdrive serial it would show me exactly what I need...
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    Replacing U-joints Alpha one gen 1

    Going to do this project, i did what many of us do and watched many youtube videos and for the most part I'm ready to go but with many things the video vary in what they show you vs what they only tell you. One video, seemed pretty in depth the guy said (and actually did this) cut a tooth on...
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    It's time, advice...

    I waiting until the ripe old age of..... well late 30's. I am going to waterski for the first time this weekend, weather permitted. Any advice for someone like myself? Its something I have always wanted to do, but in the past, I have always been the boat owner/driver but now I have a friend...
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    Channel Lock Stuck In Distributor?

    I was doing wires, cap, rotor on my 5.7 Mercruiser this weekend, first time doing it and it was going well until the rotor would not come off. I tried everything but ended up having to break it off piece by piece, wasn't that bad to do, and just cleaned up all the pieces and was ready to add the...
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    Rollers to bunks

    You might be thinking, why? Rollers and make loading so much easier, and they do, but my boat remains trailer-ed, no mooring or dock access so its better for the hull to have bunks. My question is how big of a job is the conversion? Could i do it in the driveway? Without welding? I have no...
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    Post guides

    Hello, I'm thinking of adding these to my trailer and I was wondering how big of a job it is to add these to a trailer that never had them. Something I can do in the driveway? Any specific guide posts you recommend?
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    To name or not to name?

    Is it just a matter of preference or is it superstition? or something else entirely? How do you guys feel about boat names, as in, should they be? I remember when i was younger it seemed that boats had names, thats just how it is. However im seeing less and less names on boats in my lake these...
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    Installing pedestal seats after the fact...

    Hello. So my floor and carpet and heck most of the boat was rebuilt maybe a year ago or 2 at the most. Due to lack of funds the seats were never installed because, well they can be expensive. So i finally just got a pair of bucket seats and some adjustable standard bell style pedestals. Im...
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    Will these suffice?

    I decided I want to try skiing. Have only tubed before. So found a cheap pair of ski's on Craigslist, figured I didn't want to buy the best of the best until I try it. So anywho here are the ski's i bought, will the do ok? The seem prettu wide, which to my understanding means they are good for...
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    another plane/trim question

    I always thought I was doing it right but the more I read the less I know.... ironic lol. First a simple question, when cruising or wot do I want my bow up or down? which equals plane? So here is what I do. I start trimmed down all the way, as I take off the bow lifts. As I increase speed it...
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    more ethenol?

    Just got an email from us boats, thoughts? http://www.boatus.com/gov/RFS.asp
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