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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    I am sorry. But is nylon ok to use or no? Not trying to over complicate. Just want peace of mind. I like changing oil often.
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Would certainly save me a lot of time and effort if i could use nylon. Could anyone confirm / deny?
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Dingbat according to the above, nylon abosorbs water. I was advised not to use it
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Thanks. The factory vent plug was a special screw and was slotted for an o ring. So not sure if i will be able to find a washer. Hoping maybe the dealer has a new screw. Trying to find a p/n now but no luck
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    OK to pull the vent plug to replace the washer?
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    That, i am not sure of. Think they just say “fiber”
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Jeez glad i asked. Well i hope evinrude knows that. Ok so my options are the fiber drain plug washers at ace (which i assume would be a no go) or i could try napa to see if they have a 1/4” plastic crush washer (usually blue in color with ribs on it if i remember correctly. They also have some...
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Okay will do. Since it’s just the vent plug, can i just pop it off, replace washer and reinstall? Also does it have to be a specific crush washer? Ace hardware has the plastic washers that look exactly the same as the evinrude washers, but they are not sold as a crush washer. Not really sure...
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Fresh water only, fortunately.
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Thanks, i wasnt aware of that. Is plastic the best option then? Hopefully I can find something at the hardware store. They have the white poly washers but not sure if they are intended as a crush washer
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    Evinrude 50 rundown help

    Thank you
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    I just changed the lower unit oil on my (new to me) 96 evinrude 50 spl. I bought evinrude plastic crush washers, which did fit the drain plug. But the vent plug was different and all i had on hand was my copper crush washer set. Talk is cheap so i thought i’d ask the board. By the way the vent...
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    Evinrude 50 rundown help

    Hey All, I just acquired a 97 Sunbird 150 in good condition with an Evinrude 50 spl. It’s Model year 96, so it’s original to the hull. I was wondering if someone could give me a brief rundown of engine operation. It has a choke/fuel solenoid i am not familiar with. What is the correct...
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    Seabird bow rider floor question

    Hey y’all. Looking at a 97 Seabird 15’ bow rider. Is the floor glass over wood, or just wood? Or something else? Should I be worried about soft spots. I am told the floor is solid. Lastly, is the tank buried in the hull somewhere or is it accessible? I read Seabird went out of business in 98. I...
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    Merc 4.3 oil change

    Having trouble getting suction through my dipstick tube. I have two new hand pumps, one which threads on to the dipstick and one which came with a rubber tube the ID of the dipstick. Neither are successful in their own ways. Is it an absolute necessity to heat the oil? Did not think I would...
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    Gimbal Bellows and Shift cable question

    Guys I have two questions to finish up my bellows/u joint/shift cable install. First the bellows kit i got (not oem but from a reputable outdrive supplier) on the gimbal bellows only has one groove instead of two for the bell housing flange, where the bellows sleeve goes. The manual states...
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    Bellows replacement questions

    Hey guys, I have a 19' bowrider with the Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen 2. Need to know if there is a correct order of install i should follow for installing all the bellows, and if I am supposed to install them on the gimbal housing first or the bell housing first? More information: I have a...
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    mercruiser alpha 1 gen II fluids questions

    Guys I am sure this has been addressed a thousand times but I was unable to find a direct answer. I have a 1991 Mercruiser 4.3 V6 4bbl carb motor with an alpha 1 gen II outdrive. I got a gallon of Quicksilver 25w40 synthetic blend oil - is this correct? (I read to use 20w40 full synthetic but...
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    Broken bellhousing bolt

    Alpha one outdrive. I think its the bellhousing. Down low there are two carriage bolts that i believe go through the transom. The port side is there, on the starboard side it looks like the head has sheared off? I was getting water in my bilge. If i fill the bilge with garden hose water it...
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    "Vintage" Lowerance Depth finder issues

    So I have a new to me 1993 Celeberity 190 BR with a Lowerance digital depth gauge on the dash. It is the 2" type just like the rest of the gauges, just with a "alarm clock" style number display and an up and down button. Not sure if this is standard factory equipment or if it was added some time...
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