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    Detroit diesel engines

    I have a 1976 6v53 detroit diesel inboard that has not been started in 11 years. engine is not seized up and was winterized at that time.what precautions should be done before trying to start engine.also what weight engine oil should be used, and what type of antifreeze should i use in cooling...
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    DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES

    HOW TO TELL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 6V53 AND A 6V71 DETROIT IF YOU CAN NOT FIND SERIAL #.ENGINE IS COVERED IN THICK GREEN PAINT JENNYO
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    WARNING !! SWIMMING IN MARINAS

    AN 11 YEAR OLD GIRL WAS ELECTROUTED YESTERDAY IN TOMS RIVER WHILE FLOATING IN A INFLATED RAFT AND TOUCHED A METAL BOAT LIFT. NOT A GOOD IDEA IN ANY MARINA OR AROUND BOAT LIFTS. ITS PRETTY COMMON TO SEE 30 AMP POWER CORDS DRAPED IN THE WATER IN MANY MARINAS.
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    primer valve question

    i have a 1996 evinrude 150 motor what position should the red handle on the primer be in when the engine is running. thank you for any info
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    wood rot on outer and inner keelson of old wood boat

    I have rot on my old wood boat keelson just above strut and at rudder port. the problem is that the inner and outer keelson runs from the bow to the transom. the garboard plank butts up against outer keelson...
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    BOAT YARDS GETTING SCARCE IN NEW JERSEY.

    I JUST HEARD A RUMOR THAT OLSENS BOAT YARD IN KEYPORT NEW JERSEY IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS AND SELLING PROPERTY.DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE. THANKS JENNYO
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    boat slips in new jersey

    looking at boat slip at Monmouth cove marina in port Monmouth new jersey for the 2015 season.does anyone have any opinions on this marina. thanks jennyo
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    Marinas in new jersey

    Need information on monmouth cove marina in port monmouth new jersey. Is the approach to this marina deep enough at low tide. And is the water depth deep enough at low tide in the marina...
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    Bronze prop on tapered bronze shaft

    I had very difficult time removeing bronze prop from bronze tapered shaft using a heavy duty prop puller.is it ok to use never seize on shaft to prevent this from happening again. Thanks for any help...
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    Rusted out engine oil pan

    i have a 1985 volvo penta 305 BB 225B INBOARD ENGINE THAT HAS A RUSTED OIL PAN. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF A ALUMINUM OIL PAN IS MADE FOR THIS ENGINE. VOLVO ONLY HAS TIN OIL PANS FOR THIS ENGINE. THANKS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE...
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    Evinrude e tec motors

    Looking at a new evinrude 175 hp e tec motor and a new yamaha 150 4 stroke motor. Does anybody recommend one over the other besides the price difference and weight. Thanks for any opinions good or bad. Jennyo
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    sea chaser boats

    looking at a 2011 sea chaser 21 foot walkaround cuddy cabin boat that is a new leftover with a 225 horsepower mercury vorado motor.looking for opinions on this type of boat. good or bad. thanks jennyo
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    aftermarket exhaust manifolds

    i am replaceing my manifolds and risers on a volvo bb 225 inboard with osco manifolds and risers. and i am wondering if i should use some type of sealer on riser gasket because no instructions where included in manifold kit.engine is a mid 1980 model bb 225...
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    Bayliner boats

    I was looking at a 1999 bayliner trophy walkaround that is for sale. Does anyone have opinions on this model boat.do they have any wood rot or blister problems in their construction.the boat is 13 years old. And i am wondering if i should stay away from this type...
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    sea water intake gate valve replacement

    I have a 1964 cris craft wood skiff that i want to replace the old sea water intake gate valve.can i replace it with a ball valve and a flanged adapter fitting or should i replace it with a flanged thru hull sea ****. Thanks for any advise.
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