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    Can a non-winterized 5.7 Bravo 3 have damage to the outdrive also?

    Going to look at a 2001 crown line with a cracked block tomorrow do to not being winterized. I can handle the engine part but I'm not sure what to expect as far as damage to the outdrive itself and exhaust manifolds. Any experienced input would be appreciated thanks Jeff.
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    1965 40HP-lower unit with the split lower case ,sealing lower half to upper section ?

    Is it just the sealant used around the "spaghetti seal" and flat surface that stops the water from going up the threads and getting into the lower?
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    1965 40HP. Lower unit poping out of gear or a miss?? Not sure were to start.

    I've been helping a friend get a (new to him we have no history) 1965 40HP 2 cylinder outboard to be water ready. On our first test run yesterday it idle well, accelerated and run full speed well MOST of the time. It acted as if though it was going in and out of gear at varies times. My question...
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    Can water leak in where trim/tilt hoses pass through the hull?

    I have a slow water leak into the hull (about 1/2 gallon an hour) in 1993, 4.3 v6 gen II setup,, low hours & all fresh water use. It is stored on a trailer. It is not either bellows(new now but they weren't bad upon disassembly), trim wires or speedo tube. From what I can tell it's coming in...
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    Lift cylinder line question.

    93 merc 4.3, Gen II, I think. The short line on one of my lift cylinder leaks a little at the crimp ( 3-4 drops ) when I raise it up. Am I correct in thinking that if I run with the trim all the way down it would not be leaking? (Less load on line) By delaying this repair a few weeks it won't...
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    Eska 7.5 and use of auxilary tank?

    My friend has a 1974 7.5 hp eska. It came set up for use of a auxilary fuel tank. ( a second line comes off the carb & goes to a coupler ) My question is does the engine have a fuel pump on it or does he need to use a pressurized tank? Thanks
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    Keel dripping (been beached alot)?

    I have a 1993 Regal (fiberglass) that's been beached alot. While working under the boat I noticed a small puddle. Alot of gelcoat is rubbed off the keel.(No biggie, I had other boats that were worse.) A drip of water was hanging off a small pin hole. I agressively poked around in the hole and...
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    engine rear main seal ? on a 84 3.0 liter merc

    I have the engine out, pan off and seal halves out. (1984 3.0 L mercruiser) It's a two piece seal. My ? is can I use a over the counter pan gasket and seal from a auto parts place? Or is there something different about a marine engine seal? Thanks
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    Please explain, somthing odd I saw on a 1996 Volvo IO

    In my quest for the right cuddy to suit our needs I saw something odd on a 1996 Volvo IO. It was behind a 1996 Chris Craft concept 200. Ford 351 v-8 Holley 4 barrel. On the outdrive it said Douprop on one area and DP on another. But it only had one propeller on it??? I've not looked at many...
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    nonwinterized 5.0 Merc-what to expect to be cracked?

    I have an chance to buy a 5.0 Merc that wasn't winterized properly. What is the worst case? I can think of engine and heads, but do manifolds usually crack also? As for the lower unit can anything else besides impeller housing be damaged?
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    ? for those who have worked on OMC,Merc,Volvo outdrives

    Are the 2000 volvo SX outdrives harder to work on than OMC stringer ( which I had for 20 years) and did the shafts in upper twice"rust", or Merc (3 years) replacd the shaft yoke in the upper? I ask this because I found a boat I like with the Volvo SX and I do all my own repairs and I'm wondering...
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    Any 1992 Crownline 210 ccr owners out there?

    Thinking of looking at a 92 crown, 210 ccr, 5 liter (205 hp?) alpha. I know it won't be fast-maybe 42/43 mph- but will it have a hard time going to plane? It has a SS prop but I forgot to ask the guy what the pitch was. He claimed it would do 45-47 mph & he has also pulled two wake boarders...
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    Would this setup be underpowered? 1996 Maxum 2300SC

    I was thinking of looking at a boat but I'm concerned it may be under powered. It's a 1996 Maxum 2300SC, 5.7 liter(350) with alpha one. It's too cold so I can't test run it. I'm not looking for alot of top end speed 35-40 mph range would be good enough. To give an idea of what I'm used to, I...
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    Boating at Cave Run Lake, Ky. Anyone been there?

    We were thinking of going there but I can't find much information about it. Was hoping to find someone with firsthand experience.
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    No more wood in floors? If so what year?

    I corrently have a 1984 Wellcraft that I put all new wood floors in and I don't want to have do that again. I'm looking to get a larger boat and I had heard that the boat makers quit using wood for flooring. If this is true what year did this start? Is it still possible to have rotten flooring...
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    OMC steering worm gear leak?

    I have a 1975 OMC. I've been fighting the steering worm gear leak for 20 years now. Has anyone come up with a way to stop or slow the leaks down? The last time I tried a new bushing and seal (which isn't much of a seal) it helped for about two years. I was hoping someone has a home remedy.
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    Drive bearing assembly -preload question

    Ok, here is what I've done and here is my concern. 1984 140hp, Mercruiser with a Jasper outdrive installed in 1999. I had gear oil leaking past the seal and into drive shaft boot. I replaced the drive gear yoke (new) and a new double lip seal into seal carrier. Upon assembly with the used...
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    Outside storage with the OD off ?

    It's an 1984 mercruiser 140 IO, If I leave it outside with the OD off will moisture or snow damage the bearing? Seems to me if I grease the bearing it would keep out moisture.
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    Roller trailer ?

    Can a roller type trailer be made to fit any haul with some adjusting? Or are they built for a specific haul design? The reason I'm asking is I'd like to put a roller under my 1975 18.2' searay V- haul. I can get a used one for boats up to 19 foot, or so the add says for a good price.
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    Question on Mercarb 2 barrel

    I have rebuilt a Mercarb 2 barrel on a 1984 140 hp IO. This carb is the one with small accell pump. The reason for the rebuild was the accel pump wasn't working properly. It would not put out a good stream until kind of far into the throttle, about half way. After the rebuild it is some better...
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