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    sterndrive to jetdrive

    I am thinking about changing an I/O to an O.B with a jet pump. What are some of the problems that I might encounter? Im very mechanically inclined and I can do the metal fabrication that will be needed, Im just wondering about the headaches with the steering, shifter, fuel lines and whatever...
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    Looking for more truck

    Im looking at a 97 Dodge Ram 2wd with the 5.9 eng. and 3.50/1 rear end. My boat and trailer are approx 3k lbs. Will this pull it through the mountains and such? If anyone has a comparable rig pleas advise.Thanks, P
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    Looking for more truck

    Im looking at a 97 2wd Dodge Ram with the 5.9 eng. and 3.50/1 rear end. My concern is with the gears. I would like at least 3.73, but I know that engine makes pretty good power. My boat and trailer weigh in about 3k lbs.Anyone with a comparable rig? Any feedback is appreciated. P
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    Bilge Pump

    Hi everyone. I have a 2001 Crestliner 1800 superhawk I/O. How come the bilge pump doesn't pump any water, but when I pull it out of the water and pull the plug I get water out of it? I know the bilge pump works. I washed the boat out yesterday with the hose and checked the pump. I put the boat...
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    WHICH GEAR OIL?

    CAN I USE LUBRI-MATIC 80W90 GEAR OIL IN MY MERCRUISER ALPHA ONE? THE OWNERS MAN. SAYS TO USE QUICKSILVER. PROBABLY ONLY AVAILABLE AT A DEALER, OF COURSE. THE LUBRI-MATIC BOTTLE SAYS ITS O.K FOR MERCRUISER AND WONT VOID WARRANTY. IT LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN THE STUFF THATS IN THE RESERVOIR. AM I OK...
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    MERCRUISER ALPHA ONE

    MY BOAT HAS A RESERVOIR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR THE GEAR LUBE. I JUST NOTICED THAT THE LEVEL IS A LITTLE BELOW THE FILL LINE. THIS BOAT ONLY HAS ABOUT 9 HRS. ON IT. IM PRETTY SURE THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS FULL WHEN I BROUGHT IT HOME. IS IT NORMAL TO GO THROUGH THAT MUCH OIL? IF SO WHERE DOES...
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    3.0 liter chevy

    MY 3.0 DEISELS WHEN I SHUT IT OFF. ITS NOT SEVERE. USUALLY I CAN TURN THE KEY BACK ON THEN SHUT IT OFF AND THE ENGINE WILL QUIT. IT IS BRAND NEW. ONLY ABOUT 9 HRS. ON IT. IT DIDNT DO IT WHEN I TEST DROVE THE BOAT, OF COURSE! I PUT 89 OCTANE IN IT AND IT SEEMED TO HELP, BUT THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS...
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