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Alumarine replied to the thread Replacing lift cyl power trim hose,how much heat to use?.

A name brand wrench would be best but there will always be a bit of play. If you have room you could use a pair of vice grips to close...

Today at 7:19 AM
Alumarine reacted to 04fxdwgi25's post in the thread Replacing lift cyl power trim hose,how much heat to use? with Like.

A little suggestion: if heating a hydraulic line, disconnect one end so the expanding fluid has somewhere to go. Have seen those lines...

Today at 7:14 AM
Alumarine replied to the thread Oil drain screw gasket lower end.

Merc 12-19183 3 Sierra 18-2945-9

Monday at 6:16 PM
Alumarine reacted to airshot's post in the thread Hard to pull with Like.

How strong are you ?....lol...in my younger days, pulling a 40 HP was easy, but at 74....no way. That is why electric start is so...

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread Hard to pull.

You could remove the lower end and see if it's easy to pull then. Would help to narrow things down.

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread Hard to pull.

Welcome. Are you sure it's not in gear somehow?

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine reacted to matt167's post in the thread Winch replacement suggestions with Like.

After using a strap winch, coming from cables and even rope. I can’t use anything else

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Winch replacement suggestions with Like.

Cable cuts flesh in a couple years. The last 8" of fabric strap is the only part that is exposed to the sun long enough to degrade...

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine reacted to acadian2022's post in the thread 1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions. with Like.

Good day, I found a few places that carry most parts I'm fortunate some of my family member here have machine shop and are machinist if...

Apr 12, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread 1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions..

Just a heads up that OMC drives can be difficult to find parts for and mechanics that can service them.

Apr 10, 2024
Alumarine reacted to airshot's post in the thread Trailer dog tracking with Like.

Don't trust your mirror view, have someone follow you and see how it tracks

Apr 10, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread Honda BF75 "Making Oil" – Need Help with Thermostat in Cold Climate.

Have you checked the thermostat to see if it's stuck open or opening at the marked temperature? There's many honda motors running in...

Apr 9, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread 1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions..

You haven't mentioned the drives. Are they in good shape? Are they mercruiser?

Apr 8, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread 3.0 tap/knock.

If you suspect 3 have you tried backing off and then tightening the lifters for 3 to see if the sound changes? Did you plasti-gauge the...

Apr 6, 2024
Alumarine replied to the thread 1971 3.0 Liter Carb Question...

The carb rebuild kits for 1968-1982 2.5 and 3.0 liter should all work if it's the original carb. Mercury # 823427A-1 Sierra 18-7746...

Apr 6, 2024

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