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Just recently bought a boat 1998 Mariah 7.4 EFI. Boat only had 54 hours when I bought it. I was going through all the receipts and never seen the fuel filter replaced. Looked at the current quicksilver filter is dated from 10/1997. Engine idled perfect and run fine. Had a small issue hard...
Getting ready to winterize my boat for the first time. While I was looking for the fuel cool plug to drain I noticed one hose that didnt have a clamp on it (see pic). Anyone know what this is for? I imagine it needs a clamp. I tried tracing it and its very hard to get back in the back of...
Please help. Trying to remove the cylinder cap (seems plastic ) on my trailer. Seems like the cap just wants to break or bend. Are these threaded on or just pushed on. Any tips on removing it? Trailer is a 1998 Prestige and I just purchased the boat. I have attached a pic. Thanks to...
Does anyone know the wrench size of the bottom nut on the remote oil filter assembly on a 7.4 merc? My boat is a 98 Mariah. Took it out today and the fitting is leaking just a bit. Just want to be sure I use the correct size wrench and if its metric or standard.
Thanks for your help!
I am looking at a nice 94 chris craft that has the volvo dp - white casing. Never seen this before and need your thoughts on this drive. This must be the first generation DP. Any advice would be helpful before I make an offer.
Mark
I have a problem that I have had on my boat for a little time. Boat is an 89 four winns sundowner with the 5.0 chevrolet. Sometimes when I just launch the boat the temp will rise and rise. To get the temp back down I can rev the engine and it will immediately come back down. This only happens...
