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    Stupid question on Gimbal bearing replacement

    Is it ok to replace the gimbal bearing and not remove the drive bellows? It came out ok through there ok. Besides the cramped space to work in, is there a mechanical reason that makes that a no-no?
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    Water in Drive Bellows

    I pulled off the drive (2004 SX-M) to do some maint and found some water in the u-joint bellows. I had no apparent rips in the bellows and had just replaced last fall (maybe the problem). There was about 1 cup of water in there. There was also sand on the bearing housing. Couple questions: Does...
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    '04 5.0 GL Not Running

    I had some mechanical problems over the weekend. Put the boat in the water- went to start it up. The thing will start with a couple pumps, run for about one revolution and then quite. You can do this over and over again. Boat ran fine on Friday night- got to the ramp and it did this. It did...
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    2000-2500 rpm vibration 5.0 L GL

    We bought a different boat last fall. 04 Caravelle with a 5.0 L GL. It seems to have a slight vibration in a certain RPM range 2000-2500 RPM. I have had older V8 cars with things like this, kind of normal quirks for certain manufacturers. Is this normal?
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    Helping a new boat owner- dies when put into reverse

    My good friend bought a boat. He has never owned, driven and rarely been in a boat. I went with him on his maiden voyage Sunday. I get him and his boat in the water. 98 185 Searay with a 4.3 Mercruiser. Runs and starts great. Put into reverse and dies- does it every single time- all day...
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    Spark Plugs

    Hi Forum- Sorry to post this, maybe I can ask an oil question next; but we switched boats last year and I am doing some spring stuff and it includes plugs. Can someone tell me why I would use the AC Delco 41 933/993 over the AC Delco MR43LTS in a 04 5.0L GL Volvo Penta? The cost is about...
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    1989 2.5 liter questions

    I really enjoy the forum and thought I would throw this out there. I picked up a second boat the other day to either part out or get running and sell/part out. It had been sitting for quite some time. Changed the fluids, drained the gas, changed plugs, points (set points) and condenser...
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