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    2 vent plugs?

    Hopefully you didn’t remove the screw for the shift mechanism. If you did it may have dropped the shift fork.
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    Decent transmission rebuilder to get a rebuilt/ Reman 6L80E

    I’ve always rebuilt my own after as a young man, getting junk yard transmissions and having those fail also it pretty much sucked. It’s a big learning curve and intimidating but worth it in the long run, no more failures. I’ve rebuilt several for family and friends also. Not doing that anymore...
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    Have a live mouse inside a interior wall. No insulation.

    When I moved into this house there were mice everywhere. Trapped them all, went around outside and sealed every hole I could find. No problem for 10 years. Until last year. At the first sign of a mouse I setup traps again. Got a couple within a couple days, thought that was it. Checked the...
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    Impeller replacement glycerin and grease

    Some went through the system, some is stuck to the impeller.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions

    Mine was the trim hose gasket on the very bottom of the housing. Bellows and made sure it was all good, put in water and leak still there. New gasket cured it.
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    Impeller replacement glycerin and grease

    I just use the same glycerin for the o-ring. No issues. It’s just to lube it for assembly.
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    Multitasking today? Lol
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    Replace rear seal on transmission 7.4 L inboard mercury

    Yeah, done a few of them over the years. As said, clearance is the key. If you can gain the clearance you will be happy. Others are a bear to get to. Even sliding the engine ahead works on occasion. Removing the prop shaft don’t always work without dropping the rudder. Had a couple that you...
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    Solar charging batteries

    Disconnect each cell and test them individually.
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    Winterize a Non-Running Engine?

    Is there a drain screw on the bowl?
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    Solar charging batteries

    You will have to replace the cell in the bad one if need be. They work together.
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    Found a tackle bag loaded.

    Well we give them a chance to think about what they have done. A year in the back room doesn’t hurt. Besides, there are a lot of boaters around here that only are here for a week vacation for fishing and come from hundreds of miles away.
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    Solar charging batteries

    May have been warm due to charging causing more resistance? Cooling down let the animals out?
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    Found a tackle bag loaded.

    That is probably right. At our marina we put it in the lost and found bin, that only us can access. If someone inquires about stuff we let them describe it and we will get their item if we have it. After a year it will go to the employee or other person who found it originally.
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    Winterizing, use E-0 stabilized gas or install shut off valve and run carb out of fuel?

    Problems arise simply from boats sitting around to much. Your car gets used pretty much daily, your boat takes a rest a lot. Park your car next to the garage and let it sit all winter and it will have issues in the spring. I’ve had to explain this to many boaters over the years.
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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

    Had a guy come in the marina several years ago, he was out with the family for a few days trip. He took water on overnight, the boat was getting full and water was over the floor in the fwd cabin. He activated the bilge pump, it had no automatic float. Got to pumped out and came on a saturday to...
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    Stalling, sudden low idle.

    I see no mention of a faulty tachometer. If the tachometer is going south it will also cause running issues. If it acts up again, disconnect it and see if it runs well.
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    Car door panel

    Stainless trim screws with those trim washers would look good also. I’ve done that when nothing else sticks. I figure it’s my car, when I’m done with it nobody will want it anyway, if they do I don’t care.
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    Rebuilt my mercarb, now runs awfully

    Have you ever rebuilt any carbs in the past? The reason I ask is: It’s always awkward the first time“ as with many things in life…..
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    10 second video of motor sound - Anyone have any ideas? Yamaha F115

    Pull the lid, listen to the sound with a stethoscope ,broom handle, or chunk of hose. Listen at various parts of the engine.
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