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    brass trim pump bushings

    does anyone know where I can get the brass bushings that the trim hoses thread into on the trim pump. I have a oildyne pump with the plastic resivior.
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    amp meter to volt gauge ?

    Swapping my amp gauge to a volt gauge and I know the wiring hook-up is'nt the same. I have a heavy gauge orange wire from the main harness and I am not sure where to put it. I know it does'nt go to the volt gauge. I think it comes from the alternator but not sure. The boat is a 1978 sea sprite...
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    reverse lock valve leak

    I have a 1978 sea sprite sea gull powered by an 898 mercruiser. I have been having problems with the sterndrive bleeding down and not staying in trim, and I think I found where air was getting in the system. I found the reverse lock valve leaking and re-built it using the correct o-ring kit from...
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    Reverse lock valve leak ?

    Have replaced o-rings in the valve assembly twice and cannot get it to stop leaking.They were replaced with sierra parts. I have heard of others just replaceing the pump with a newer type of pump to get rid of the reverse lock valve. My boat is a 1978 sea sprite sea gull w/898 mercruiser. Is...
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    replacing amp gauge with volt gauge ?

    got a new set of gauges for my 1978 sea sprite and the install went well except for the volt gauge. wired the volt gauge like the old amp gauge was wired and nothing, motor wont turn over and no acc. work. wired the amp gauge back in, and all is well. My question is what is the difference in the...
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    Need help with trim system diag.

    I have a merc 898 outdrive that is bleeding off pressure when i leave it trimmed half way up. When i trim it all the way up it stays put. I had a reverse lockout valve that was leaking and thought it was the problem, but after replacing the o-rings in the valve I still have the same problem. I...
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    downsize rims

    wondering if I can downsize to a 12 inch rim and tire from a 13 inch rim and tire. The trailer in a rollco double axle hauling a 1978 sea sprite 18ft tri-hull. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.
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