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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    Yes and barely enough
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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    I should know this. Bilge pump failed and I grabbed what I had in garage just to empty shower water from bilge.Grabbed an attwood automatic .Did a quick connect till I get a. New pump.It won't prime.Will a pump run in reverse if I crossed pos and neg wires?
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    Bent skeg on outboard

    As the Beatles said.....Let it be. Charlie
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    Impeller Question with Rabbit Ears On

    I believe 145-160 is where you want to be. Charlie
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    Where to put fuel and battery (weight distribution on RIB)

    Weight distribution on my Zodiac is opposite side of where I sit while navigating.Weight forward will help got you on plane faster but give you a lot more drag when not planned off.Charlie
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    Didn't do much but flushed the motor thru the flush hose and now the mph is showing at 5-6 mph regardless of my speed.. at least its registering something????? Charlie
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    Vinyl protectant/conditioner

    DONT listen to that knucklehead!!! Charlie
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    OK, thanks guys!! I'm looking...Charlie
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    Im thinking powerhead since the pickup tube hangs from the leg when the lower unit is dropped and reconnected when lower is installed.
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    Thanks!!! Not exactly sure where the tube leaves the motor??
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    MPH not showing on Gage OX66 motor

    2000 200hp Saltwater series with digital Yamaha gages.Everything else seem working. mph has worked forever.Where to start looking.I did a water pump service this spring and attached the tube properly and has been working for approx 1 month this year.Any suggestions??? This is the style of gage...
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    Mystery Outdrive Gear Oil Leak

    QUOTE ". On Labor Day weekend after pulling tubers for a few hours on the way back to the dock I heard a grinding sound, the motor stalled and when I tried to start back up again the sound was still there, so I paddled back to the dock. Since it was the end of boating season, I pulled the boat...
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    Trim pump not working in down position

    https://defender.com/en_us/martyr-limited-clearance-sacrificial-shaft-donut-collar-anode?utm_id=150171837047&utm_campaign=19735474073&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=649561344444&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0ruyBhDuARIsANSZ3wqWooS8zp8qnTbSdIL5c3uQYJWY6u6ZDweHYauyiKtHYLTp_ChpR7saAlziE...
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    Trim pump not working in down position

    Hey Lou,I have never seen corrosion that bad, not even close on 30+ years of mercruiser.I put collar zinc on my lift cylinders.you may want to...
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    Trim pump not working in down position

    Its a very good idea to raise drive all the way and grease the rams all the way and run it up and down a few times , each time spreading the grease back onto the ram.The grease will gather at the cap each time. Charlie
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    Boat Top W/Windows

    You can try looking up your boat on Greatlakes boat tops.Do a google search in case I don't have the name exactly right.They supply many gem canvas tops to manufacturers.I got my complete setup for my Grady white Adventure, top windows full enclosure.Charlie
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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    Acetone has the ability to damage many things.Certain gelcoats, decals,painted surfaces and stripes etc. I would only use acetone on the actual fender or shore power cables. Only try it on a very small spot first.Charlie
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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    Try wiping a small section of it with Wd40 on a magic eraser and see if any of it is removed.You can also try some paint thinner or acetone.Just do a small section until you see which works.A polishing compound on a rotary wheel should remove it as well. Shorepower lines get the same strange...
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    2005 Yamaha 150HP water pump drive shaft leaking.

    Rubber grommet must be installed into the top of the water pump housing at the opening for the driveshaft.I mistakenly left mine off last month while doing a water pump service.Sounds exactly like what happened to me.As 99yam40 mentioned ,always take note of how things were before the change or...
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    Top gimbal bearing o-ring on drive shaft sheered off?

    I have had mercruiser outdrives for over 30 years and never had that happen on any o rings.If you are going to replace o ring and reinstall ,I would recommend getting a glob of grease on 2 fingers and reaching into the bell housing and smearing some grease onto the surface of the gimbal bearing...
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