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    premarked rocker switches

    Anyone know where to get premarked rocker switches at? I've included a link to a ebay auction fopr the type of switches i'm looking for.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220749961114&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:MOTORS:1123
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    does anyone have the p/n for the fuel line from filter to carb 260 mercruiser engine

    I'm looking for the fuel line from the water seperator to carb. I'm working on 1986 260 mercruiser engine with a 4bbl carb. Every where i've looked they only show the fuel line from fuel pump to carb. I need the fuel line that comes from the water seperator that's located in front of the fuel...
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    converting from surge brakes to electric/hydrulic setup

    Should i keep the 1/4 brake line that was used with the surge activated drum brakes. or should i replace all the brake lines with 3/16 tubing? If i keep the 1/4 i'll have to use adapters at the pump and for the disk brake calipers
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    anyone here using a weight distribution hitch setup?

    currently in the process of converting from surge activated drum brakes to electric/hydrulic disk brakes. Was looking at going with a weight distrubution hitch setup as well. My boat and trailer weigh in around 9500 lbs. I've seen prices anywhere from 179 to over 500 bucks for a setup rated for...
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    anyone use XL PRO LUBE kits from kodiak?

    Currently in the process of converting my drum setup to kodiak disk setup. I like the idea of an oil bath setup.
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    Electric / Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuator setup

    Currently converting my drum brake setup to a disk brake setup. i also want to go to electric over hydraulic. is a reverse lock out solenoid still required yet?
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    installing remote oil filter kit from summit racing

    I have a 1986 350 mercruiser engine. I would like to relocate the oil filter cause it's a pan in the butt to change in it's current location. The mercruiser version is around 200 bucks. I've seen kits on summit racing for small block chevy's going for around 60 bucks. Is an auto kit ok to install?
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    still getting water into my shift lever. 86 alpha drive

    Working on a 86 alpha out drive. I removed the outdrive for winter storage.Once again i've found water in the shift lever area. I replaced the shift lever bushings, shift cable and bellows over the summer. There was no water in the drive shaft area so i don't think it's leaking from the shift...
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    how mucher water pressure does an i/o produce?

    Over the winter i will be rewiring and replacing all the gauges. I have a 86 mercruiser 260 with an alpha drive. I was thinking of making an alum coupler to install in the feed hose from the outdrive. Is there enough pressure there to register on a pressure gauge? Just want it for an early...
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    looking for lighted paddle switches?

    I want to replace all 10 of my switches. I would like to use lighted paddle switches. I've found single throw switches but i can't seem to locate doulbe throw switches
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    What is the proper way of adjusting the lower shift cable and throttle cable?

    I have a 1986 mercruiser alpha drive. When doing searches on iboats and the net i come up with alot of ways of adjusting the lower shift cable and the cable from the throttle lever to the shift bracket. I've replaced the lower shift cable. Set the length of the cable to 6 inches. I've read that...
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    proper way of adjusting shift cable from throttle lever to engine?

    My shift cable from throttle lever at dash to the bracket on the engine has alot of play in it. So i'm going to replace it. It's an 1986 mercruiser setup
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    best way to fasten trek deck boards to ss brackets?

    I replaced my exsisting 18 inch swim platform with a new one that is 36 inches. I made custom brackets out of ss flat stock. I'm debating if i should install pressure treated deck boards first then use ss screws from the bottom to hold the trek decking in place. That way there would be no screws...
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    what to replace anti-syphon valve with?

    I have a 1986 350 vortech mercruiser that uses a holley marine electric fuel pump. I've been having power issues on and off over the last 2 years. This year it really started to act up. I installed a auto meter marine fuel pressure gauge that uses an electrical sender. When idling up to 2000...
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    anything else needed when installing a 1409 carb?

    I'm installing the 1409 carb onto a 1986 mercruiser 260. Will all the throttle bracket and flame arrester work from my quadrajet?
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    1986 mercruiser 260 thunderbolt iv surges and/or dies

    The other day my 86 mercruiser 260 (350 with 4bbl) started to surge slightly when kept at a steady rpm for extended time. cruising at 3600 rpm's for 45 mintues the engine rpm would start to flactuate. drop 200 rpm,s then pick back up again. It gradually got to the point that the rpm,s flactuate...
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    which carb for a vortec 350?

    The edelbroke 600 cfm or the 750 cfm? I'm running a dual plane alum intake
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    want to replace thunderbolt iv ignition system

    My Thunderbolt ignition module is acting up. I can't read the numbers off the old one any more. Went to the local dealer and all modules of that year are no longer available. So what can i replace my ignition system with? It's for a 1986 mercruiser 350 4bbl carb
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    running 2 transducers?

    Would having both of the following transducers being used at the same time create a problem humminbird 83/200kzh lowrance 50/200kzh
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    adding a third house battery different group rating

    Currently have 2 deep cycle 27 group batteries for my house loads. looking at adding a third battery. Was thinking of going with a 29 group deep cycle. Would this create a problem as far as keeping the batteries properly charged. My engine has a 105 amp alternator. Plus i have an onboard charger...
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