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  1. Grub54891

    Gimbal bearing lubrication without zirc fitting

    yeah, the new bearings are sealed, that is why they have a plug in the housing as you don't need to grease them. personally, I prefer the greaseable type, but it's gone nowadays.
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    Unable to pull stater rope

    You can remove the lower unit and see if it frees up the motor. You also have to remove the flywheel to see if the magnets are broken. I’d be looking for a factory manual before proceeding any further as you said you don’t know alot about outboards. Possibly check out some u-tube videos about...
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    Unable to pull stater rope

    Pull plugs and turn the flywheel by hand. Feel for the binding. It's entirely possible that a magnet came loose under the flywheel, causing the resistance. Or the motor gave up the ghost from the water getting in there. I think you have to figure out how the water got in there also.
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    How/where to put in a stereo in my (new to me) Triton 175 fishing boat?

    My stereo quit working 5 years ago. I never used it as I like to listen to nature. A pontoon went by the cabin with a stereo blasting, several people onboard. Nobody could even talk to each other! Big nope from me.
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    Frozen Block?

    My 3.0 had every core plug blown out when I got it. I replaced all of them, ran it hard all summer and it was fine. I figured it did freeze, then thawed out soon after before it got cold again. Weird I know but it's still a runner. That was 10 years ago, it's fine yet!
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    What's the best wood to use for stringers replacement.

    I used marine grade plywood. Could have used construction grade but I didn't want any hidden voids.
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    86' mercruiser 3.0 exhaust bellow

    Yes, no adhesive. I’ve been down that road, and they always pop off.
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    Car Hood Boats

    The neighbors years ago used a hood of some sort, welded a plate to the back and stuffed a motor on there. It worked for fishing! On another note, we would take the flying saucer and tie it to the snowmobile and race around the field, if you fell off and the saucer flipped it would dig into the...
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    Charging/maintaning battery over winter

    I charge overnight in the fall after winterizing, unhook batts, then cover the boat for the winter. Batteries last me close to 8 years. In spring hook up and go after checking water levels. I leave them in the boat with temps at times down to -40.
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    Frequent gunk in 1994 Honda 9.9 carb

    run it at wot in gear on the lake for ten minutes before retrieving the boat. They need to get cleaned out after low idle.
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    Bottom paint around transom assembly

    Yikes! That whole assembly looks like it needs attention. You can tape off the 1” area and sand lightly to remove the old paint, just be careful. When you get down to the original gel, stop and buff off the remaining paint.
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    Best to replace it while it’s apart. Why take a chance on leaking and rot?
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    E90ELEUC Starter housing blew apart? Not sure what happend. Please assist!

    On the 2nd pic, looks like a spot for a roll pin or retainer hole. There should be one to stop the gear from moving past the stop.
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    Shrink wrap over radome

    Around here the shrink wrappers put a styrofoam block next to/or on both sides of the radar or other devices that may get damaged. When unwrapping in the spring we save the blocks for the wrappers to re-use the next time. I suppose that they got blamed for damages in the past and this keeps them...
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    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    I get some condensation on my small lake. It needs a good hard run to burn off the condensation. On Lake Superior, it does not get milky by any means. On the 340-acre lake I have to go wide open for a few laps to get it to burn off.
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    Alpha one gen II leaking water near hydraulic hoses

    I agree with Bondo. I changed all the bellows, shift cable and gimbal. Still leaked. The trim manifold gasket was the culprit. But now I know everything is going to be perfect for years to come. Don't scrimp on aftermarket bellows, I worked at a place that used them a lot and they would come...
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    Smoking Engine and Mercruiser ignition switch question

    Never had to pull a manifold to do the starter. I tie a string to ti and drag it out/ in with that. Yes getting your arms under there is a real challenge on some.
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    Trolling Motor Help

    I can’t help you but I’m going to hang out and see what others have to say. Being an older motor it may be hard to find parts or specs for it. Hope there is a plate that states amp draw and such.
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    Fuel Water Separator

    Actually I should have said make sure the vent line has the proper drip loop and clear.
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    Fuel Water Separator

    Be sure to check your fuel cap and vent if they are sealing properly.
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