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    Outdrive oil vent stripped threads

    So when changing the gear oil in my out drive (alpha one Gen II) the oil vent threads stripped. When I went to put the plug back in basically the threads from the outdrive came right off and were in the threads of the plug. So has anybody had this happen and can I simply use a Heli-coil? Thanks
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    Gear oil leak

    So I was looking at the boat today. (It is winterized and put away for the winter) I noticed a small amount of gear oil leaking from the out drive. It is coming from a drain hole (called a Gear Housing Water Drain Hole in the manual, Manual #14 page 1B-17) near the top of the lower housing...
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    Installing closed cooling system..... Should I Descale the engine

    I have a 95' mercruiser 5.0, 305. I just recieved a new San Juan cooling system for my boat. I know it is late in the boats life to install a freshwater cooling kit but it was a gift, so I am excited to install it. My question is should I do some type of descaling before I install it? I have...
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    Fuel Stabilizer or not??

    Every time I put fuel in the boat this last year I added Sta-Bil Marine Ethanol treatment. Do I still need to add fuel stabilizer for winter storage? Also I was told because of the Ethanol blended fuel to try and drain (or suck out) as much of the fuel out of the tank as possible. There is only...
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    couple of bugs to work out

    Got that boat back in the water this last weekend after replacing all the rubber and shift cable on the out drive. Everything works great but have a few bugs. First my trim gauge is off. Do I need to readjust the trim limit switches since I pulled them off? I put them exactly how they were (I...
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    Quick shift cable install question

    So I have replaced all the bellows, water hose, and water pump in lower unit. I have the bell housing back on and am ready to install the new shift cable. Do I simply slide the cable cover in through the bell housing, through the bellows and screw it in to the bell housing then slide the cable...
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    Shift cable qustions

    From my other "spring maintance question" post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=368132 . Does anybody have any advice. Do I really need to do the whole shift cable. Or can I do just the bellows. Should I do the cable since I am right there anyways? Thanks
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    Replacing shift cable

    Is there any tip tricks or info I need to know about replacing my shift cable? (alpha 1 gen2) Do I need the special tool the book calls for will something else work? Is it pretty strait forward? Thank for the help
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    Battery Charger? Overkill?

    So I want to add a second battery to my boat this year. Basically for the peace of mind. I am going to have a switch with a blue sea acr. I am wondering about charging the batteries when not in use. Should I not over think it and just throw a charge to them before use. Or maybe get a trickle...
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    tire rating question

    Is it ok to have a stronger tire than is required? Meaning I only need a load range "C" tire (225/75/15) but can get a load range "D" for cheaper (I dont know why maybe supply and demand). Common sense tells me I will be fine and just have a stronger tire. I just wanted to ask and make sure that...
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    Anybody try these exhaust manifolds

    http://www.perfprotech.com/store/product/Exhaust-Kit-Mercruiser-Small-V8-Coated-EK-MERC-SB-C-NS,75402.aspx http://www.perfprotech.com/store/articles/marine-exhaust.aspx They claim the "Electro-Deposition Coated Cast Iron Exhaust" gives additional life and is as good or better than oem. Price...
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    Repairing brakes... Couple questions

    So when I bought my boat last summer the brakes did not work. When I tried to open the reservoir and check the fluid the cap broke off. So I figured I would replace the whole actuator. I think I am going to get the tie down model 66 for drum brakes. Do I need the back up solenoid? My driveway...
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    What kind of anode?

    What kind of anode's should I buy to replace the current one's (Zinc or aluminum) I bought the boat this last summer and they still look fine but thought I would get a replacement set anyways since I do not know how long they have been on there. I use the boat in both freshwater and saltwater...
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    Spring Maintenance List

    I am trying to put together a list of Maintenance items for the spring now so I can get all the necessary parts ahead of time and maybe not all at once. I bought the boat last summer and have no maintance records. So far all I have done is change spark plugs, cap, rotor, oil, oil filter, fuel...
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    Stiletto prop or not???

    I am thinking of getting a stiletto prop for my boat and wanted to get any opinions on it. I have a 1995 Maxum 20' with a mercruiser 5.0L. Current prop is the original aluminum 13 3/4 x 21. RPM's are right where they should be 4500-4600. The prop I was thinking of getting after reading as much...
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