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    Bravo Gimble Bearing Removal Whipping me

    Hey Guys.<br /><br />I've got an in-laws boat I'm working on and trying to replace the gimble bearing. Have 2 different slide hammers, one with 3 jaw head and one with an axle bearing puller head. One is a 5 pound head and one is a 10 pound head. Can't budge this thing. Tried knocking it in...
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    Volvo Tilt / Trim

    Hey guys <br /><br />Have a quick question. 1992 Chaparral 25' Bow Rider. 350 with Volvo outdrive of the dual prop variety. Boat has never had a trailer as long as my cousin has had it. Just acquired a trailer for it and tried to load it. Called and said it fit the bunks well but the drive...
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    Engine block heater

    Hello all<br /><br />I work in the automotive repair industry and had a question/idea regarding all the controversy about different methods of "winterizing" engines. What would be the downside of installing an auto block heater in place of a freeze plug and using it when it was cold enough to...
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    OMC Cobra Outdrive pros and cons

    It's me again. <br />Another Inlaw bought a "new to them" boat for last weekend. 1988 Chaparral 187xl 4.3 OMC Cobra. I'm getting more and more familiar with the Mercs and was wondering if there is anything I need to be on the lookout for in this drive as far as problems. It's in my driveway...
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    OMC Cobra Outdrive pros and cons

    It's me again. <br />Another Inlaw bought a "new to them" boat for last weekend. 1988 Chaparral 187xl 4.3 OMC Cobra. I'm getting more and more familiar with the Mercs and was wondering if there is anything I need to be on the lookout for in this drive as far as problems. It's in my driveway...
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    Bravo One Lower Shift Cable Replacement

    Hello All <br /><br />Have a inlaw with a 99 Mariah 242 Shabah with 350 Mag w/ Bravo One outdrive. This past weekend the power steering pulley broke apart causing the belt the get thrown and engine ran more than a little warm. :rolleyes: Melted wiring near through the hull exhaust which...
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