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    Water in spark plugs

    Is there water in your oil? Did the oil level increase?
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    Risers getting very hot

    Is your motor cooled with a half closed system with a heat exchanger and anti-freeze in the block, or is it fully raw water cooled?
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    Water in spark plugs

    First priority is getting the water out of the oil and cylinders. Change the oil, then run the starter with the spark plugs out and the fuel pump relay pulled. Put a towel over the spark plug holes so water doesn't spray every where. You may want to bring each cylinder up to top dead center...
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    Water pickup tube

    Drill down in this site for diagrams of your motor/drive to find the part number. Start at Evinrude/Johnson, Stern drives, etc. BRP Parts Catalog
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    VP Outdrive Oil | Topping up

    Half full is where you want it. Anywhere between low and full is fine. The volume of fluid between low and full is surprisingly small.
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    How do these manifolds, risers, elbows look? 1998 5.0Gi's

    You're lucky. My manifold and risers looked better than yours, after taking them off due to hydro-locking my engine.
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    Trailer winch question and tilt question? 1st timer.

    It's generally frowned upon to power load a boat onto a trailer as this can displace the bottom material/gravel past the end of the ramp pavement. You should try to float the boat onto the trailer and winch it in the final distance. If your ramp has plenty of pavement behind where you're...
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    SX Outdrive | Pivot housing | Spline bolt torque

    My joint venture OMC/Volvo manual (SX-M) says 105-120 ft-lbs.
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    Four weens 1990 freedom throttle shifter

    You can find OMC part numbers at this site. Drill down through Evinrude/Johnson, then SD accessesories. BPR Parts Catalogs
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    Why is it still getting hot

    These infrared guns are helpful in diagnosing temperature issues. Aim it at your thermostat housing to confirm it's operating at the rated temperature (140-160F). Aim it at the top of the exhaust elbows to confirm you're getting good flow through each (temps no greater than 120F and fairly...
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    Advice sought on tackling prop shaft seal on VP Duo Prop

    Your drive is fine after running three hours with milky oil, assuming you use Volvo oil which has additives that maintain lubrication with some water present. In addition to the above comments, you need to inspect the shaft under the seal for seal wear and grooves. I recently replaced both of...
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    Why is it still getting hot

    Welcome. You need to rephrase your question with some sentences. I can't understand your issue with no punctuation.
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    SX-M Lower Gear Housing

    You may want to consider getting a remanufactured drive and returning yours back for some core value. I've had good luck with boatwrench.com. The engine question determines the drive ratio. You'll need to get a drive with the same ratio.
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    OMC Cobra EFI 5.0L stopped and won’t start again

    When I want to do a quick check for spark, I just pull a spark plug wire, insert a phillips screwdriver into the wire end, hold it near the engine block (1/8"), crank the engine and see if there is a spark between the screw driver shaft and the engine block. Make sure you are only holding the...
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    Sealing compound for DP-SM / SX lower assy

    I would use Permatex Aviation sealant. https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-aviation-form-a-gasket-no-3-sealant-liquid-16-oz/
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    Call Dexter and ask them. The master cylinder piston size is likely different between drum and disc actuators. So the actuator will either run out of travel or won’t generate enough pressure. You could just swap the actuators.
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    Broken leaf spring

    I spray mine with T9 Boeshield, more for corrosion prevention that lubrication.
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    Solar Power Installation . . .

    Maybe a wire pulling snake would work better also.
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    Solar Power Installation . . .

    I would suggest a Victron DC DC charger. You don't need 60A and they are smaller and less expensive. I have this on my 30 foot boat. The Orion Smart version can be configured and controlled with you phone via app and Bluetooth.
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    Fuel pump not working

    First thing I would check is the fuel pump relay.
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