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    Mysterious Wire

    During my winterization I saw this wire dangling from my distributor cap. Is this okay? What is this wire for?
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    Question about Carb

    I was doing my winterization and noticed something about the carb that I think is wrong, but I don't know for sure and wanted to ask the experts. I have a '95 Mercruiser 5.6L V6 180hp. With the engine off and the carb cover off, I noticed that the plate that covers 2 of the 4 barrels didn't...
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    Winterization Question

    Hey everyone, I completed my winterization today for the first time on my own and had a couple questions. I live in Ohio, so the weather can get very cold here. I completed last year's winterization along with the help of someone. We replaced the lower unit lube and impeller. I didn't replace...
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    Mercruiser Exhaust Water Shutter

    When I did my end of year service last winter I split my lower unit and saw the pieces of my exhaust water flapper/ shutter in the bottom of the thru prop exhaust chamber. In doing some research here and with fello boaters it looks like the repair is pretty straight forward, I just need to...
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    Mercruiser Lower unit filler wall

    I had separated my lower unit from my I/O 1995 rinker with the 4.6L V6 Mercruiser and saw something I (and my friend helping me) had no idea what it was. When we reassembled the lower unit we didn't put it back in...well mainly cause we didn't know where it went! But he came across today what it...
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    Redoing my trailer side steps

    Well my carpet wrapped wood side steps for my 12 year old trailer have completely rotted away. So in my search for a good wood base to redo these, I came across a product called Powerply from World Panel Products Inc. (http://worldpanel.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Powerply). It seems like a pretty...
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    Bachelor Party Boating Spot Recommendations

    Calling all boaters....I am investigating some locations for my Bachelor Party, commencing June or early July 2008. I live in the Cincy area and would like to go somewhere that I can trailer my 19' Rinker (along with a couple other friend's boats and jet skis). So I was looking in a 5-6 hour...
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    Did I install the Prop Locking Nut correctly?

    I purchased the McGuard prop locking nut and installed it this weekend, but I had a question to find out if I did it correctly. I have a '95 Rinker Captiva 190 with Alpha 1 Mercruiser outdrive. The instructions said to remove the "tabbed washer". I wasn't sure what that was or if my boat has...
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    Can use of kill switch often damage anything?

    Hey everyone! I have found reading this forum very helpful. I did want to post something to get the thoughts from the experts. I purchased a '95 Captiva 190 (great boat!) last December and it is in amazing condition. With the year it is, of course it is carburated. When I turn off the engine...
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    Tachometer install on '65 33 hp 'Rude

    I bought the Teleflex Sportsman Tach from iBoats to install on my '65 33 hp 'Rude. It said the motor just needed an alternator. Now I am not quite sure this product will work on my boat. I boat has what is refered to in the manual as a "generator" but it doesn't say alternator. When I was trying...
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    Lower Unit Gear Oil

    '65 33 hp 'Rude. I tried to replace my lower unit oil the other day and was unsuccessful. I have a couple newbie questions, sorry first time changing lower unit oil on a boat. I did get new screws and washers for the change. First question, is there a difference between lower unit "lube" and...
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    How to install a tell-tale: '65 33 hp 'Rude

    Was going to install a water pressure gauge but Paul mentioned the pressure was so low not to bother. So now I am curious how to install a tell-tale? Thanks in advance, Patrick
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    Where do I drill for a water pressure gauge - '65 33 hp 'Rude

    Just curious where to drill to install a water pressure gauge. My boat doesn't have a water pressure plug to use and I need to tap my own. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Patrick
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    Installing a water pressure gauge

    I am going to replace my water pump impellar and decided to add a water pressure gauge to identify any premature water pump problems and prevent over heating. My engine is a '65 33 hp 'Rude. 1 question is who are the water pressure gauges installed? I assume it will come with instructions, but...
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    Installing an RPM gauge

    How do you do it on an O/B 2 stroke, 2 cycle '65 33 hp 'Rude? Thanks in advance, Patrick
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    Best Hydrofoil

    I am looking to get the most out of my 33 hp o/b 'Rude. I was looking at the "hydrofoils" section of this site; any recommendations to which one is best? I saw prices ranging from $27-$49. Also which is preferred, 1 piece or 2 piece? Thanks, Patrick
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    Carb Rebuild Kit

    I am in need to purchase a carb rebuild kit for my '65 33 hp 'Rude. Where is the best place to purchase one? I found the list of them here on iboats, but I am unable to determine if any of the kits are made for my motor. In the OMC #s that the kit replaces I don't see any numbers that match any...
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    Water "Peeing" Question

    '65 33 hp 'Rude - okay so since I am new to boating I want to make sure that I understand what it looks like to see "good" peeing. When I attach muffs and put the water on full from the faucet and then turn on the motor, I see water coming from the water intake (I assume the faucet is putting...
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    Question Regarding FAQ - Compression Testing

    I read the Engine FAQ about Compression Testing. I am good with everything except for how to "ground the spark plug lead". Any ideas? Can't I just unscrew all the spark plugs, leave them connected to the plug wires and put them somewhere safe where a spark won't endanger anything? Also someone...
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    Quetions regarding FAQ - Water Intrusion Help

    Okay I read the engine FAQ on "Awakening a motor". I had a motor sit for 2 years. My first priority is I have water intrusion into the gear case. I see milky white oil oozing out of the gearcase after starting. In the FAQ all it says is if you have water intrusion to fix it...but doesn't say...
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