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  1. Gary H NC

    470 Merc charging system conversion

    I have a guy thats looking for the brackets to update the charging system for the altenator.. I noticed the Sierra-Napa book shows a kit. Anyone know what these kits cost? Napa wanted near 500 bucks.. Must be a less expensive route.. Thanks!
  2. Gary H NC

    Slowly coming up the ladder.

    I will never catch JB,Don S or TD and Bond-O but i hit 6000 posts..:D Thanks for all the great advice and the family type feel of this forum guys..;)
  3. Gary H NC

    Congrats to Tashasdaddy!!

    For reaching the 40,000 post mark!! Thanks for everything you do buddy!!!:D
  4. Gary H NC

    Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

    Either the guy listed the price wrong or its a fake ad. 3500 bucks for this? Even with a new long block what a deal!:eek: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/1158821676.html
  5. Gary H NC

    Any HVAC pros??

    We have an older Carrier unit with the AC and gas pack.Model#48SS-024060321 I had the compressor serviced and its ice cold. 46* at the vents in the house. The problem is the blower fan runs very slow. I took everything apart,cleaned all the coils,replaced the seals between the return side and...
  6. Gary H NC

    1983 Merc 470 filter number

    Does anyone know off hand the oil filter number? Can;t find it in the Merc manual.. Thanks!
  7. Gary H NC

    Just one bolt! Dang Merc designers!

    Changing manifolds on a 5.7. It has the bracket with one bolt that goes into the exhaust manifold that holds the fuel filter housing and the Mercathode and main breaker...Starboard side... It goes in from the backside of the bracket(hard to explain) but what a PIA!!! Can i assume this was...
  8. Gary H NC

    Some people....

    One of the service jobs on a boat i had today had leaking,cracked manifolds. The boat had a brand spanking new 350 Mercruiser in it. On warm up before changing the oil i spotted water dripping off of both manifolds so i shut it down. Got looking it over and both sides had cracks that were...
  9. Gary H NC

    Don S Please....

    Anything specific on changing the gear lube on a 2003 496 HO Mercruiser Bravo I...? The Merc manual doesn't really say much about it. I know it has the tank in the boat for the LU lube.. The book shows the engine holds 8.5 quarts of oil...Thats a big oil pan.
  10. Gary H NC

    Quick oil filter question,Don??

    I need the Phram filter numbers for a 5.7 mercruiser and a 496 Mercruiser. Do they use the same filter? Don sent me the 5.7 filter number but i can't locate it... And does anyone know if the 496 holds 5 quarts or is it more? I need to do an oil change on these two in the morning... Also...
  11. Gary H NC

    Compression question

    I did a compression check for a guy on a 1969 Mercury 80hp. This boat and motor was imaculate. It had 3 cylinders at 150 psi and cylinder #3 was 15 to 20 psi. The guy had just bought the boat and it ran great on the first outing. He told the seller he was new to boating and asked as many...
  12. Gary H NC

    Job interview......about time! UPDATE

    As some of you know i have been laid off since Jan.1 of this year. I have applied at places until i'm sick of it with no return calls. So i have been doing some boat work on the side to make some cash. Well i get 2 calls Today! One from Frito-Lay and one from Jeff Gordon Racing.. I have an...
  13. Gary H NC

    1970 Volvo 155 Chrysler with Commando drive

    Is there any online manuals that anyone knows of? Need to do both the impeller and the engine mounted pump replace.
  14. Gary H NC

    1986 Force 4 stroke??? Craigslist ad....

    I know a guy who is looking at buying this boat. The seller told him it has a 4 stroke 85hp force?? Never heard of one.....anybody? http://greensboro.craigslist.org/boa/1116880281.html
  15. Gary H NC

    Filled up the 86 gallon tank, now smell gas...

    No problems last year with gas smell. The lines from the tank to the motor are new...I opened the access hatch where the fuel gauge sender is and really smell fumes. No gas in the bilge though. Ohhhh...to think i may need to pull that big dang tank! I can take the large panel out of the deck...
  16. Gary H NC

    Solas hub stuck on prop shaft....

    50 hp merc outboard. The solas hub is bonded to the splines on the prop shaft.. Tried the BIG hammer after some PB Blaster with no luck. Thought of a wheel puller but the thrust washer is rounded on the edge so the 3 jaw puller won't grip it.. Any tricks guys? Tried some heat but didn't want...
  17. Gary H NC

    I'm going fishing this weekend! Dang it!

    The boat has not been moved since last year and i hear it calling my name! Over the winter the powerhead was off and a bunch of stuff replaced,The lower was off again and stripped to metal and fresh paint. Its looks nice in the yard on the trailer but man i got to hit the water! I have been so...
  18. Gary H NC

    3.0 Alpha 1 lower shift cable replacement

    Other than pulling the drive how difficult is replacing the shift cable? I don't have the year or serial number yet but wanted an idea of how long this job would take and any special tools needed. Looking at the Merc shop manual i need a special tool for the nut on the lower cable where it goes...
  19. Gary H NC

    Tips on impeller change,2000 50 hp 2 stroke Merc

    Just wondering if anyone has any useful tips? Like how is the shift linkage to disconnect?
  20. Gary H NC

    Craigslist deal of the day!

    If this is legit man what a price!! I am tempted to call!! http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/1115654578.html
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