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    what if battery gets wet?

    What happens when a battery get submerged? Does the surrounding water become electrified? Blow up? Just curious, in case my boat should take on too much water. Will the bildge pump continue working if the battery is under water?
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    Problem removing hub

    I am not able to pull the hub off my trailer (project boat). The trailer has a lot of rust on it, but the hubs were greased up. There is what appears to be a metal sleeve/seal that looks pressed on tight to the spindle. Any tips? Will a bearing puller type of device work?
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    Alpha1 lower unit removal

    1990 Alpha1: any tips on separating the lower unit from the upper unit? I have removed the front and rear nuts, loosened the four other nuts and have removed the zinc fin. The unit does not want to drop and seems stuck at the front bolt area. The rear portion has dropped about 1/4". I don't...
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    Search function frustration

    Is it just me, or is the new search function very difficult to use? I searched on "water in drive" and got every word that had the letters "i" and "n" together (such as: online, since, inboard,etc.) The older one was very easy to use. This one is just frustrating. It's easier to start a new...
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    Outdrive Identification help

    The out drive on my project boat is labelled "ALPHA 1" ID # OD554000. The GBM said he thought is was about a 1994. Some listings show it a Gen II, but others do not. Can some please clairfy this for me? Or more importantly, which manual and/or water pump/impeller kit to get?
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    Battery switch location

    Is there any recommended location for a battery switch (1/2/off/both)? Should it be out where it is accessable or in a more protected location under the engine cover? Or under a rear seat ? What about water splash protection?
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    starter runs on sometimes

    1984 ChrisCraft Scorpion 230, w/ 1994 GM5.7 v8, carburated, Alpha 1 drive. Project boat. After replacing the exhaust manifolds and risers, I am in the process of trying to get this thing running (no fire yet). When I crank it over to try to start it, it will sometimes keep cranking even after I...
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    Castle nut question

    I am converting an ancient trailer from wheels with built-in hubs to the separate hub/wheel system. The trailer appears to have been built by Jerr-E-Rig Co, so things are different than one would normally see. It has a straight 1" diameter axel with pipe sleeve spacers to position the wheel on...
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    Exhaust manifold surfaces smoothness question

    I am getting ready to install new manifolds, spacers and risers in my Chriscraft Scopion 230. I have removed the paint from the mating surfaces where the gaskets go, but there are some mill or machining lines remaining in the steel from the manufacturer. Do those need to be smoothed/honed out...
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    sealing old transom screw holes

    I need to replace the old trim tabs on my boat, that screwed to the bottom edge of the transom. The new tab screws do not align with the old ones, so what is the best way to seal the unused holes?
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    225S shift adjustment question

    1974 IMP Ford V8 188hp,Pre-Alpha out drive: I had the new lower shift cable perfectly adjusted when running on the muffs without the prop (easy, smooth shift, quiet with just a little chirp) Tonight, when I installed the stainless steel prop that came with the boat(for the first time) the...
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    manifold nipple sealant

    VP AQ290: The manifold kit literature says to not use a thread sealant with Teflon to install the hose nipple and plugs. What is recommended? Perfect Seal?
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    1994 9.9hp Evinrude sparks

    I noticed some water dripping from the thermostat cover so I resealed it. When I ran the motor, there were some sparks coming from the ignition module toward the engine. I am assuming the unit got some water on it from the leak. <br /><br />Will this dry out and be OK? <br /><br />It seems like...
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    riser spacer gaskets

    Mutt ChrisCraft Scorpion 230: The guy before me replaced the original engine with an engine from a Volvo A290 350 chevy, and installed into a mercruiser setup with an Alpha 1,GenII outdrive, with closed cooling to the block. I am replacing the original manifolds and risers on this boat with...
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    94 Evinrude 9.9hp torque questions

    What torque is used to tighten the water pump housing bolts for this engine?<br /><br />Also, what is the torque to tighten the lower unit to the upper?
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    stumped by oil pressure guage

    18.5' 1974 IMP 255s, Ford 302: My oil pressure guage pegs when I turn on the switch and stays pegged when the engine is running. I have replaced the sender and I have tested the guage per the Merc manual (0psi off, pegged with jumper to ground from "sender" connection on on the guage.) I have...
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    holley 4 barrel question

    I received my replacement Holley carb (600cfm four barrel) today and am getting ready to install it. On my old one (holley four barrel 450cfm) there is a rubber hose running from a connection on the starboard side of the base up to a pipe into the top of the carb. The new one has the connection...
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    Holley four barrel leak

    1974 IMP 18'6 Ford302, Holley four barrel. Almost done with the restore on the boat. When running it (on muffs) the engine sound fine, good idle speed, etc. However, when I turn off the motor, some fuel leaks out of the carb at the thottle pivot shaft. It leaks some on both sides of the carb...
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    fuse size for accessory plug?

    Is there a recommended fuse size for an accessory plug. I would be using it for a variety of things like cell phone, inflatables blower, etc.
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    bilge pump type question

    My 22' Chris Craft came with a bilge pump with the separate float switch setup, but it does not work and needs replacing. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to have the automatic switch built in to the bilge pump or to use the separate float switch setup?
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