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    freeze plug replacment

    Hello, If replacing a freeze plug will any plug do, or does a marine environment necessitate brass material. Not sure what is best. application is a 305 mercruiser thanks jim
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    ship to shore radio

    Hello, I have a few questions about ship to shoe radios, could someone explain what distance constitutes short range and vise versa for long range and why wouldn't you just use long range all the time . what happens if your 100 ft from someone and on long range. my marine radio receives but...
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    stereo question

    Hi, does anyone have any recommendations on a stereo receiver that still comes with a wired remote . I need to replace the original and didn't want a hand held remote .
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    brand of gauges 90' wellcraft

    Hello, does anyone know what the brand of gauge is which has what looks like the letter A located bottom center of the gauge the application is in a 1990 wellcraft nova 23', or where would I go to purchase such gauges (temp) specifically. thanks jim
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    Newer style thermostat housing

    I have a 90 454 Merc with newer thermostat housing, it has a pin with a spring loaded ball on 2 ports of the housing. Can someone explain what those spring loaded balls actually do? Thanks.
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    temp gauge has me puzzled

    Hello, I have a 90' wellcraft nova with oem gauges and had my temp gauge rose above its normal operating temp( 150 gauge reading,140f stat) towards 180-190 so I shut it down, so I assumed ok new stat . So I pulled stat tested it on the stove and felt it opened a little hot (150-160f) . Before I...
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    trailer breakaway system problems

    I'm not getting my brakes to engage when I pull the pin on my breakaway system. I put a new battery on it and nothing on either side, however when I connect terminals to trlr battery an elect arc occurs as if there is a draw and a meter reading shows a lower voltage. Are the magnets in the...
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    electric brake trailer battery

    what is the purpose of the battery mounted on the trailer with elect brakes and what maintenance should be done. I was under the impression the braking action power came from the towing vehicle. thanks jim
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    Wellcraft auto bilge pump float

    HI, On my 1990 Wellcraft Nova, my factory(+) positive wire that goes from auto float switch and instrument panel has become disconnected and I cannot locate the proper connection prong. I know the float should have power without ignition on but I'm not sure exactly where to pull the power from...
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    fuel pump gasket

    I purchased a new fuel pump and have three gaskets in the box. The new gaskets don't appear as thick as the original so how do I know how many to use. The calipers read .019 on each new gasket. Any ideas ? The pump is for a 454 mag bravo 1990. ​thanks jim
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    1990 7.4 magnum fuel pump

    Hello, Would it be a good idea to replace my fuel pump on a 1990 7.4 Mercruiser as a proactive measure? Its not giving me any trouble currently, and is original equipment. ​thanks jim
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