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Chris1956 replied to the thread Building a tackle drawer unit.

You can likely buy the plastic lure holders at a department store. You can also likely find some plastic drawers as well. 1/4" luan...

Today at 10:25 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Boat to store inside garage ?.

The height of the boat on the trailer is also a concern, especially if it has a windshield.

Yesterday at 10:55 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Non-Skid - Economic Options.

Gee, paint stores sell special fine sand for that purpose. I would expect grits, being organic, will rot away, after some wear by the...

Sunday at 9:31 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 2007 e-tec 250 lower mount corrosion.

Generally, midsections do not corrode like that. Actually, after the gearcases and powerheads go bad, they are the only remaining...

Saturday at 10:17 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Mid-80’s Evinrude remote control.

Marine grease is best. Wallyworld will have some.

Friday at 5:39 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 50 amp braker.

If that 5.0L motor is a small block chevy, it often has a starter that has s solenoid that when actuated, pushes the starter gear into...

Thursday at 7:34 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Cooling problems.

The written instructions are likely clearer than a diagram in the service manual. There are several adhesives and lubricants specified...

Thursday at 7:28 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Need advice.

I would expect a component of a useful app would take into account a few factors. How far is your usual boating trip? How much...

Thursday at 1:20 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Mid-80’s Evinrude remote control.

The older controls could be reversed. I would expect you would be able to get a replacement for your controls, as your configuration is...

Thursday at 1:16 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0.

I no longer have the boat. Why not measure the trim rod diameter and pop over to a marine store and see what kind of anodes they have...

Apr 16, 2024
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0.

Easy stuff. Trim the outdrive down all the way. Measure the diameter of the stainless steel trim rods and buy 2 egg shaped anodes with...

Apr 16, 2024
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Looking for a Turning Point Hub/Washer for a mercruiser.

OK, how about a unique idea? A newer TP hub (or any other hub) will have a brass splined "tube" that connects the hard plastic hub to...

Apr 16, 2024
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Chris1956 replied to the thread '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water.

None of the spark plugs are running really lean, IMO. The bottom ones are indeed wetter though. Really lean is a green or white tint...

Apr 16, 2024
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0.

I used to put the egg-shaped zinc anodes on the trim rods. I ran ground wires to the mounting bolts of the trim rams.

Apr 15, 2024
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Chris1956 replied to the thread '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water.

Richen the carb idle mixtures 1/8 turn and try it in the water. Repeat if necessary.

Apr 15, 2024

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