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    Converting Hydraulic Trailer Brake Tongue To Fixed

    Hi guys, I have trailer currently that has hydraulic drum brakes on it, from what I can tell the master is empty, and could potentially have rust in the lines. I do not trailer my boat very far, and have had no problems stopping/towing the boat, especially with my new full size truck. I am...
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    4.3 mercruiser tune up question??

    I'm about to do a tune up on my mercruiser 4.3 as I never got around to doing it when I first dewinterized. My question is do I need to use mercruiser specific plugs, wires, cap and rotor, or can normal OEM chevy 4.3 vortec parts be used such as blazer or s10? I know in most cases parts are...
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    My Solas AMita is too much, alternatives?

    Well as it states last year I went with many people recommendation of the Solas AMita 14.25X19 prop. This is a great prop and pops me right out of the water, but it's disconcerting to have my boat running so close to redline while skiing (i.e 4300-4600 depending on passengers for 33-34 mph from...
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    Starting/charging issue?

    Ok we'll I've been trying to track down a starting issue with my boat that is intermittent. What happens sporadically is when I turn the key, the starter will cycle, for a split second, pause for a second then begin starting the motor. Almost sounds like a weak battery. However, my battery is...
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    Installed new impeller, all seems well have a question

    Ok well i winterized my boat today, and when doing so i installed a new imeller. All seemed to go well and i beleive it shifted ok. I got it to engage forward, neutral and reverse hoever i want to make sure i still did it correctly when installing. I removed the propeller beforehand to make it a...
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    Impeller Now during winterize, Or at the beginning of next season????

    As it states im wondering whether i should replace my water pump impeller now, during my winterize, or whether it could prolong the life by changing it at the beginning of next season? Can the impeller sitting over the winter cause it to dry rot etc? Or will it not make much of a difference? The...
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    Is this the correct Impellar kit??

    I am looking to order all of my parts for winterization. If i can, id like to order them all from the same place to save on shipping. I have centered the quicksilver part number for the full impellar kit with all of the gaskets, key way etc and a sierra kit comes up for merury. Will this part...
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    What product for gel coat polish?

    My boat is starting to show some oxidation on the gel coat areas and is really bugging me. I've tried normal wax and it help a little but not like some of the products I've seen used elsewhere. It's not bad to the point of chalking, but a little hazy. Can y'all turn me onto some good easy...
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    Winterization questions

    Well as the time grows nearer, I'd like to prepare myself for Winterization and make sure i have ample time to order, tools, fluids gaskets etc, And I have a few questions. First, when I pull the drive to inspect the gimbal, etc, what all gaskets do I new to replace, can I get a whole kit...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 steering hose rusted, should I touch it?

    Today while I was cleaning up my motor, I noticed that one of the hoses on the steering ram was severely rusted. Rusted to the point where it looks as if I try and put a line wrench on it the nut may crumble or the hose simply break. My question is is this a Common problem? Do y'all think it...
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    Cleaning My I/O??

    Well to start off let me say im a super neat freak. One thing that really erks me is when i open a hood, or engine cover to find a dirty, greasy motor. Ive had my boat about 6 months and one thing that has really erked me about it is the slightly unclean motor. I am about to venture down the...
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    Is It Time For A New Starter?

    Well it seems my starter is getting weak. When I cycle the key on my 98 4.3 mercruiser sometimes the starter will cycle and hang up at first then finally start turning the motor over to start it and makes a kind of swuealing noise like a bad solenoid. My battery is new and has good voltage and...
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    4 blade 19x14.25 not doing it for me.

    Well a while back I purchased a Solas Amita 4 blade 19px14.25 prop coming from my 3 blade 23p prop on my 1998 mercruiser 4.3. The prop made a huge difference in out of the hole but I don't like the fact that I run pretty much redline to get the boat up to 36mph and when cornering it can overrev...
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    4.3 circulating pump weaping.

    Well I've noticed my circulating pump on my 98. 4.3 mercruiser is beginning to weap from the port on the front. I'd assume this is not normal operation, and if it's like the usual gm automotive motors a common problem. My question Is I am finally ready to replace it, but my main question is...
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    New prop, anything special I need to do?

    As Per recommendations I just got my Solas amita 4 blade 19"x14.25 prop in the mail today. I am looking to maybe get it on tomorrow. Is there anything special so far as installation, tips, tricks etc. I would need to do? It come with a brass splined "washer" as I'd call it an a finned ring that...
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