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    Refrigerator install

    I've got a 93 Chaparral 2550 SX cuddy that I wish had a fridge. I've seen pictures of other boats for sale of the same model on the internet with a fridge in the galley.<br /><br />So what kind of power does it take to run one of these things. A generator isn't really an option. I was...
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    How to be nice to a motor?

    So I am getting frustrated with my 93 Merc 502 mag EFI that has low compresion, burns oil, doesn't like to start after idleing. It only has 475 hours and AFIK fresh water use only.<br /><br />What is the best way to insure long service (years and hours) of a motor? <br /><br />What about...
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    Purchasing first fishfinder

    I am looking at buying my first fishfinder. I have a 1993 2550 SX Chaparral 25 foot cuddy with a Merc 502 Mag.<br /><br />So far I am likeing the Navman 4380. I has the fuel computer and the smartcraft technology to talk to the motor. I want water temp and speed. I also want it very easy to...
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    Counter Rotating prop on Bravo One

    Can we use a counter rotating prop on a bravo by adjusting the shift cables? Isn't the bravo one as strong in reverse as forward?<br /><br />Just thinking there's a lot of left hand props on ebay for cheap.<br /><br />-Nate
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    Hard to start - Now dies returning to idle

    I have a 1993 merc 502 MAG EFI (TBI). It doesn't like starting. It seems I have to crank forever, mess around with the throttle and it will finnally catch and run. It doesn't seem to have any problem once it's running. It kind of seems to be getting worse; but yestderday was the first time...
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    Trim Cylinder Anodes

    My 93 Bravo One trim cylinders don't have anodes on them. I bought a anode kit to put some andodes trim cylinders. It seems as though they screw onto the endcaps but I don't have anything for the screws to go into. Is there some kind of threaded insert I can put in there to be able to install...
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    Sealing a Hole / Transom titl switch

    I am going to drill a hole in the transom for a transom mount remote tilt switch. What should I apply to the wood that is exposed in the hole?<br /><br />-Nate<br /><br />PS, Anyone who has a merc drive without a transom tilt switch and thinks they could benifit from one, the kit is very nice...
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    Bravo Trim position/limit sender replacement

    I was just about done with the replacement of my bellows shift cable and water hose. I was making sure the shift cable bellows was in the right position before I put the crimp ring on by turning the drive all the way each way and raising the bell housing. When I did this I smashed the trim...
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    Merc Engine Alignment

    So if I started messing around with the front motor mounts trying to align the engine coupler and possibly turned one more than the other how do I fix that?<br /><br />What is really the best way to align the thing and to know what way to go? I do have the merc tool.<br /><br />-Nate
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    Toung Jack Maint.

    I have a fulton toung jack on my trailer (for a 25' cuddy cabin. I don't know how to do an maintanence on it. It's gotten a little sticky in some spots. I tried taking the cap of to see if there was a easy way to grease it but I broke the cap and all I see is gears in there with grease on...
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    Bravo Shift Cable Wrapping

    I am installing a new shift cable and all new bellows and water hose on a 1993 Bravo One Mated to a 502 MAG 415 HP motor.<br /><br />My I took the shift cable out without first looking how it was installed; however the merc manual shows the correct routing and I have done that.<br /><br />The...
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    Trim senders

    When was dissembling the bell housing to replace the bellows, I removed the 4 screws on one trim sender that holds the two halves together. Then I popped the two halves apart. Then I realized that I shouldn't have did that and I put the screws back in.<br /><br />Is there anything that needs...
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    Bravo One Water hose

    I am replacing the water hose, bellows, and shift cable on my 1993 Bravo One. I couldn't figure out that you're supposed to unscrew the water hose insert to remove the water hose from the bell housing. I basically cut it out. Need to get a new insert now....<br /><br />How do you remove the...
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