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    Winterizing Mercruiser 350 and intake manifold

    Good Day fellow boaters. Quick question for you. If I open all the cocks on the block (2) and the manifolds (1 each side), and disconnect the Heat Exchanger hose. Will the intake manifold get drained? If Not how do I drain it? Thanks Have a happy Halloween
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    Another winterizing question

    Ok, I ran the engine on muffs, got it warmed up (I think) then ran the antifreeze into the muffs till it was coming out of the exhaust (PINK). I then opened the drains(2)on the block pink stuff came out, and then the risers pink stuff came out.. Am I good to go with the antifreeze? I am not 100%...
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    SPDT VS DPDT?

    Ok trying to rewire the boat and need some help.<br /><br />I have a switch that when you flip up it turns on one set of lights, when you flip down it turns on a different set of lights.<br /><br />What kind of switch do I need to replace this?<br /><br />what is the difference between the DPDT...
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    Wet Sanding, Best Technique?

    I am looking to try and shine the Gelcoat up on my Tub and plan on trying to wet sand it.<br /><br />What is the best way to wet sand this and what grit? Can I damage the gelcoat by doing this?<br /><br />How exactly do you wet sand anyways? <br /><br />Thanks
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    WOT RPM for 1990 Mercruiser 350

    Can anyone tell me what the WOT RPM for a 1990 mercuiser 5.7 alpha I is?<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br /><br />WM
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    Alpha One oil change and Capacity

    HI:<br /><br />I need to know the capacity on an Alpha I, how much oil is that thing supposed to hold??<br /><br />When changing the oil is it ok to fill from vent hole in the top or do you have to use the hole in the bottom...<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br /><br />WM
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    Oil Pressure

    Ok, I have a remanufactured engine in my boat.<br />its a 5.7 350. 10 hours on it. The oil press is running near 3/4 gauge max to almost the max pressure when WOT. Is this ok for a reman engine?<br />The oil pump is brand new and I am running 30 weight oil. All advice is welcome.<br /><br...
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    Marine Mechanics Salary

    ok, not sure where this post should go but since a mechanic works on engines I figured this would be a good place.<br /><br />What on average does a marine mechanic make?<br />I am looking at a career change and enjoy working on boats. What kind of living can I make from this. Any help would be...
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