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    Ticking or pinging after boat shuts down

    I have a 1995 Mercruiser was rebuilt 80hrs ago, heads rebuilt, stainless steel valves, new mainifolds, risers only are also stainless not manifolds Compression in every cyclinder 168-178 never any water in oil starts up runs great When I shut it down either after 30 seconds on a cold engine or...
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    Exhaust Y-Pipe internal pitting how to repair

    Exhaust Y-Pipe internal pitting how to repair overall it is in very good shape inside I noticed 2 places with pitting is there a way to fill in these pitts? JB weld? Epoxy? They don't go all the way through but I would like to prevent from happening Link to photos...
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    How to store removed drive bravo 2

    Unfortunately I just blew my motor, busted a ring. I have the drive removed from the boat, a Bravo 2 is it ok to stand it up with all the weight on the bottom skeg? Is it OK to lay the drive down? What is recommended? Thanks Frank
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    stainless exhaust risers 5.7 keep or replace 1995

    Unfortunately I just blew my motor 1995 5.7 , busted a ring. I plan on changing the exhaust manifolds, but not sure if the risers Need to be changed they are mercruiser stainless steel and look in great shape. How do I know if they need to be replaced? Will they work with all the aftermarket...
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    No compression in 1 cylinder on 5.7 merc help

    I have a 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 Had rough Idle did a compression test read as follows #1-170 #2- 179 #3-30 #4- 185 #5- 0 #6-186 #7- 168 #8- 170 What could be the problem, could it be just the valves? Engine runs can still do 4000RPMs normal up to 4500, still does 33MPH normal up to 38. Oil clean...
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    Bravo two 2 prop nut size or prop wrench

    I recently purchased a boat in the water with a Bravo 2 drive. I wanted to get a prop wrench and can not find one. Does anyone know what size the nut is? Or where to by a prop wrench? Thanks
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    refinishing wood - oil or varnish? searay 268

    I have a 1987 Sea Ray 268 with a mix of wood a rear console is made of Oak and not sure about the rails and misc wood. Will teak oil work on oak? is Varnish better? Has anyone tried Cabot Australian Timber Oil? Any feedback is always appriciated<br />Thanks<br />Frank :confused:
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    shrink wrap/ heat gun

    I am thinking about shrink wraping my boat. Does anyone know if a electric heat gun would work. The propane ones are very expensive. I do have a turbo torch if anyone knows of a adapter. My boat is a Sea Ray 268 Im told a custom canvas is to heavy
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    Trailer swapping without water

    I have a 19 foot cuddy on a shot EZ loader with rollers and bought a new EZ loader with rollers. The current trailer will not make it to the lake. Looking for advise how to put the boat on the new trailer. I thought about putting the new trailer (rear) to the front of the old and taking off the...
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    loss of power 120hp OMC

    I have a 1981 17' with a 120 HP OMC It starts fine runs great for about 10-15 minutes then starts to run rough. I changed the plugs, then the points & condenser and then the coil.Still no luck When it is running rough if I press the Engine down or up switch it gets worse fast!! Any input on the...
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    1988 Bayliner Sunbridge 2455 Buy? Or Not

    I have a chance to buy a 1988 Bayliner Sunbridge 2455 with a chevy 305(OMC)Engine in good shape Minor cosmetic work on seats Friends and Family say to stay away from bayliner. The layout of the boat fits my current needs. any feed back would be apreciatedIf anyone has any reasons to stay away...
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    water in oil after winter storage 120hp OMC i/0

    I have a 1981 OMC 120 hp i/o I winterized it for the first time this winter(should have paid someone) I started it for the first time after storage and the oil is full of water. What steps should I take to determine the problem? <br />The spark plugs looked dry. No water came out of exaust...
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