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  1. cptbill

    Exhaust Riser?

    I think that if you've already got them off why not just replace the risers and manifolds
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    Can't decide who's the most annoying

    Retired ha ha and I don't look good naked anymore(not that I ever did)
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    Did you ever wonder?

    OK then it's not just me. The Admiral keeps telling me I'm getting a little grumpy
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    My stern drive oil is black

    I run Royal Purple synthetic oil and and gear lube and yes they get darker with age, but the they go in darker than most. only way your going to know is change all the fluids and do the normal maintenance as was said then next year when you do it again see what it looks like
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    Can't decide who's the most annoying

    Been on the call list but no one seems to be detrude
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    Mr & Mrs Claus go camping

    Do you keep it in one park or do you go on a whim to different places? We've been trying to get over to Jetty park for a launch But this time of year that's almost impossible
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    Can't decide who's the most annoying

    Since I turn 65 this month and we live on the water with direct Gulf access I can't figure out weather I dislike the Medicare supplement people or the WE want to buy your house people. Both are relentless, the supplement people have gotten so bold that they stop at the house and knock at the...
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    transom water leak

    More info would be nice, such as engine and drive
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    transom water leak

    I would think that if the bellows are ok then it's most likely "Y" pipe seal or equivalent if it's a 4 banger IMO
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    Random

    ^^^ You know it's gonna happen
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    Penta 4.3 GL in saltwater?

    I've been running IO's in salt water for years, both V6 & V8 (mostly Volvo Penta) I have found out over time that flushing the drive and engine after every trip is important, replacing the manifolds and risers every 2-4 years will save you from what could possible a major mechanical failure...
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    OMC vs Volvo drives

    Never fear a Volvo outdrive, extremely durable and IMO far easier to repair if the need arises
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    Did you ever wonder?

    Now that would really be something to behold!
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    Cybertruck

    Wonder what happens if you need to get the rear wheels in the water at the boat ramp? I will say the drag race was impressive
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    Did you ever wonder?

    Beer truck? never thought about that but a good point(though it usually just effects my spelling)
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    Did you ever wonder?

    I've been thinking about this for a while. Someone posts a question or has a problem there trying to think through, a lot of members come to there aid with opinions and solutions but you never hear from the OP again. Seems a little rude to me.
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    Exhaust riser temperatures

    Some questions, Have you ever had in impeller go bad? Changed a thermostat? are you in salt water? There are some small passage ways in the thermostat housing that can get plugged or partly. As was said it's common for the risers to be different temps. but that spread also seems a little much to...
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    What to do with Penta SX grease tube when installing Sealed Bearing

    Never seen one break, but I've had a lot that I had to break to get out
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