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    Throttle Cable Replacement

    Hi, I have a 1987 Regal Mercruiser 5.7L SB 260 HP. I need to replace the throttle cable. It tends to hang up when retarding the throttle. Is it a difficult job, especially at the throttle box end? Also, At how many points should the cable be fastened as it runs from Throttle to carb. Thanks Roman
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    Distributor Replacement

    HI, I have a 1987 Regal Mercruiser 5.7L 350 260HP SB. I need to replace the distributor. This particular set up has Thunderbolt ignition. What I was hoping for was a quick swap, plug and play. Any suggestions for brand. Or, should I simply replace with a stock Merc replacement.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Did I do it Right - Thermostat

    Hi,<br />I have a 1987 Mercruiser 350 S/B 260 hp. Replaced the thermostat yesterday. The one in the engine was the original. Just want to make sure I have it right. Reinstall went like this. First cork rubber gasket(not o ring), then thermostat, then retainer cup(don't know what else to call...
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    Merc Exhaust question

    Hi, I just recently replaced the maniolfds and risers on my 1987 350S/B 260 HP. The risers are 4". The exhaust pipe that connects to the riser with a rubber bellows has a 4 inch opening and the narrows to three inches the rest of it legnth Is there going to be too pressure from the 4:inch riser...
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    Exhaust Riser question

    HI, I have a 1987 Mercruiser 350 s/b, 260 hp. I have replaced the manifolds and risers. The riser is a four inch diameter, replacing the three inch. These particular risers have a long exhaust snout that fits into the exhaust pipe. It is about two inches too long. This snout is three iches...
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    Water Pump Replacement

    HI, I recently purchased a belt driven engine mounted water pump for my 1987 Mercruiser 350 S/B. The pully which fits on the front of the pump shaft, is a bit off. What I was wondering is whether a hardened washer behind the pully assembly is ok. It spaces the pully assembly prefectly. Or do, I...
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    Exhaust Manifold Torque Numbers

    HI, I have a 1987 Mercruiser 350 S/B 260 HP. I have replaced the Exhaust Manifolds and risers. From the search of the forums, I found the toque values for the exhasut manifolds at 20lbs. Is that correct?<br />Thanks Roman
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    Infomation on Particular Engine

    Hi, I was wondering whether there was a web site where you could type in the serial number of your Mercruiser engine and learn about its properties.<br />Thanks Roman
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    How to secure fitting in Gas Tank

    HI, I am going to place a vent fitting at the back of my aluminum gas tank. There are appropriate threads for the fitting. My question, would teflon tape work as a good thread sealer or would something else work better.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Instalation of Gas tank, finally

    Hi, I am finally ready to install the new aluminum gas tank in my 1987 Regal Ambassador. My question is whether the furring strips that the tank attaches to at the top with tabs weldined to the tank may be longer than the taabs themselves. They would extend downward. They are 2x4 in size running...
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    Acetone as Cleaner

    Hi,<br />I have read in the threads people recoomending Acetone as a cleaner. What does it do? Also, I will be need to place a bead of 5200 between the winshield rail and the fiberglass of the boat. Could that also be preped with Acetone.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Sealing Gas Tank Vent

    Hi,<br />I need to seal the front air vent on my gas tank. It is too tall. I will be using the rear vent for venting the tank. also the Fill hose is alo vented. What would be a good way to seal the vent. It is 5/8 pipe. Perhaps a cap epoxied on the end. Thanks Roman<br />Also, This tank is new...
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    Manifolds Aluminum or Iron

    Hi, I will be replacing my exhaust manifolds this coming Spring. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to aluminum vs iron. <br />1987 Mercruiser 350 s/b 260 HP.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Thinning Epoxy question

    Hi,<br />What would you use to thin epoxy resin for sealing. Thanks Roman
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    Slight interior delamination

    Hi, I have been recently fixing the rear interior floor of my 1987 Regal 233xl. After having fixed and replaced the necessary wood, I noticed there is s light fibergalss delamination, lifting in a few areas, of the sprayed on fiberglass. I was wondering whether injecting some Gorilla Glue, ( I...
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    Rub Rails

    Hi, Will be replacing the rub rails on my 1987 Regal 233XL. Looking for a couple of sources for rub rails.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Appropriate Thermostat temp

    Hi, I have a 1987 Regal 233xl. It houses a 5.7 Liter S/B 260 Hp. I run the boat on Lake Superior. Generally cold water. The boat has a 140 degree thermostat. Generally, in all types of cruising the engine runs cool. The gauage barely moves the quarter and half mark when running 3500 rpms. When...
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    Replacement gas tank?

    I need to replace my aluminum 55 gal gas tank. It sits below floor. I have taken all I need to take aprt in my 1987 Regal 24footer to remove the tank. Has anyone had any experience with Todd tanks. This is a fibergalss tank, I believe. Otherwise, any suggestions would be helpful. I could...
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    Need to Remove Throttle Handle

    Hi, I am upholsering, actually, reupholstering my boat. The drivers side of the boat's panel that I need to remove has the throttle handle placed on that side. Is it difficult to remove the throttle handle, and how many screws would I have te remove without ruining anything to reupholster that...
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    Foam for V-Berth

    HI, I am redoing my v-berth cushions as a winter project, among others. Any suggestions for the type of foam I shold use and perhaps a suggestion for a supplier. Thanks Roman
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