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    Frozen anchor pin on mercruiser drive

    The anchor pin closest to the transom holding the base of the lift cylinders needs to be replaced because the threads have coroded.It is frozen in place.How do I free it up without any specialty tools.I just have the basic tool box tools. CC
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    Brass locknuts on alpha drive???

    The knuckle head I bought my boat off of had brass locknuts on the outdrive bellhousing.I already know not to use anything but stainless but he claims that his marine mechanic took care of that .Anybody ever hear of this.I am about to replace them with stainless.Just wanted to be sure I was not...
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    Mako steering problem

    there is a dead spot when I turn the steering wheel a certain way.The outboard turns fine and then for about 1\2 of a wheel turn the wheel clicks and does not steer.Should I change the steering cable or is it something else??? It does continue to steer after the dead spot.Any suggestions are...
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    Mako steering problem

    there is a dead spot when I turn the steering wheel a certain way.The outboard turns fine and then for about 1\2 of a wheel turn the wheel clicks and does not steer.Should I change the steering cable or is it something else??? It does continue to steer after the dead spot.Any suggestions are...
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    Mako steering problem

    there is a dead spot when I turn the steering wheel a certain way.The outboard turns fine and then for about 1\2 of a wheel turn the wheel clicks and does not steer.Should I change the steering cable or is it something else??? It does continue to steer after the dead spot.Any suggestions are...
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    correct sparkplug for 1988 230 mercruiser i/o

    I just bought an 88 regal with 2 230 mercs.I want to replace the champion plugs with ngk and the ngk plug yr5 looks to be very different.Any thoughts as to why??
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    manufacturer of windlass????

    I need help finding out the manufacturer of my windlass.I have never seen on like it . It looks like a mini replica of an airplane hangar.No moving parts in view,it is totally enclosed with a metal painted casing.It does not look anything like a "Good" windlass nor is it as heavy of a casing.It...
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    mercruiser manifold installation question

    I am putting new manifolds and risers on my 1988 230 mercr.i/o Should I use permatex hi tack on any of the gaskets.I have used it before on a head gasket. CC
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    Acorn anode on or off???

    I have a mercathode system and I read in the clymer manual for merc. that there should not be an acorn anode on the posts.It said that it would foul up the way it works.A plastic cover should be on the posts.I have always had an anode on them with minimal galvanic corrosion.Have I been doing the...
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    fresh water flushing setup for mercruiser

    I installed a nice fresh water flush set up in my last boat.I connected hoses to the block drain on both sides and ran them to a connector up top and had an easy time flushing while in the water.I now have TWIN merc alphas and am looking for an easier set up.I am considering tapping a T...
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    Mercruiser prop

    I recently bought a Regal 280 used and I have to replace a prop.I think the 2 props may be different.The #s are LJ14.5x17p and l48-8328-c1-17 I have twin 230 mercr.i/os The second one is the bent one.Any ideas on the size of the bent one.The other is obviously a 14 1/2 x 17. CC
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    i/o antifouling paint

    It seems that most of the antifouling paint for i/o are no longer available in NY such as tempo clear and tri-lux alum paint.The clear spray was a pleasure to use.Anybody use anything else good??????? CC
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    shorelander trailer older rusting

    I have a sound older shorelander trailer and I just put new hubs on it .The cover or tube that the axle is in is rusting badly on the ends.the trailer shop the did the hubs said the trailer is sound and not to worry about the rust on the end of the tube/cover .should I be concerned.the axle it...
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    evinrude tilt piston leaking

    My 1984 evinrude 115 seems to have popped a seal or something.The lift piston leaks badly when I tilt the motor down.I have to refill it every time I use it.I cant seem to get anyone to work on it.As soon as they hear the year of it they dont want work on it.I dont think it is something I can do...
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    steering for 17' mako 115 evinrude

    I think my heavy hands broke something again!The steering froze up and I tried too hard to turn the wheel and I heard a pop and the wheel moved a bit.I later got the steering moving at the motor lube point but now I have a dead spot of about a half a turn of the steering wheel.It still steers...
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    outboard steering

    I have a 17ft mako with a 115 evinrude that the steering got stuck on one day and I forced the steering wheel to get it free.The steering wheel made a popping noise.the wheel turned but that is all.I freed up the steering at the motor which I should have done in the first place.Now when I steer...
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    1984 evinrude 115 dripping carb

    My 1984 115hp evinrude runs great,but it leaves a fuel slick once in a while and when I tilt the motor up after using it some fuel drips through the cover and down the throttle cable.It seems to be dripping from the bottom of the carb.Should I tighten the carb or replace the carb gasket????
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    1984 evinrude 115 commercial or regular?

    I have an evinrude 115 1984 and the sparkplugs in it are ngk bz7hs10 they work fine but I want to replace them and they are a fortune.About 7 bucks each.I can use ngk br7hs according to the ngk book.the bz is for a commercial motor and the br is for the regular motor.How do I know which I...
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