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I have an engine I bought from Center State Engine, however there was no dipstick installed on it. What's the easiest way to change the oil without a dipstick?
I have a 25' Larson Hampton from 1997. The current trim tabs(which don't work) are hydraulic. However currently it seems that Bennet recommends electric(or hydraulic) trim tabs for this size boat. Would it make sense to replace the hydraulic tabs with electric ones and remove a...
I put in a brand new Vortec 5.7L to replace my VP 5.7L. It broke in great, went up to 4k and even above...but after break in for some reason it doesn't want to go beyond 3200RPM, even full throttle to the engine. It will go well beyond 5k in Neutral, no problem, but under load, no go...
Some of the carpet towards the back of my trailer is a bit frayed. Can I just cover it, or do I need to replace the entire bunk worth of carpet all at once?
I bought a 25' boat, but I can't find a USCG placard on it. It seems that once you cross the 20' threshold you no longer need one. Can someone confirm this for me?
So to remove the upper bellows from the riser there are two hose clamps on the upper bellows...i loosened them but its still pretty hard(I haven't applied much force yet). How much force does it take to seperate the riser from the bellows after loosening those hose clamps?
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So the toilet on my boat is backfilling. I am unsure if its just not properly getting to the waste holding tank or the tank is full. However, its "in the bowl" right now, and the boat is on a trailer, so getting it to a cleanout risks spilling some. What should I do to trouble shoot this...
I have a Volvo Penta 5.7GL with a Cobra SX. I know V-P makes their own branded 10w-40, but does one have to use theirs? Is any full synthetic 10w-40 good? Or should I be looking for specific marine application oil?
