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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    Most have trim electrical restrictors prohibiting cranking if OD is up past a certain point. Make sure those are fixed and working 100%.
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    5.0xl/V8 mer. Where do I start?

    Leard how to fiberglass and rebuild transom and/or stringers.
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    Sealant or no Sealant?

    THX!!!
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    Sealant or no Sealant?

    Already bought and here. They are not green. They look almost like graphite.
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    Sealant or no Sealant?

    I have been ill for a while, but I am now ready to complete my project boat. I am installing my antifreeze cooled exhaust manifolds and saltwater cooled risers (Chevy v8). Motors only have saltwater passing thru heat exchanger and risers. My Exhaust manifolds are open style so I have to install...
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    removing STUCK 4.3 alpha1 outdrive

    Flooded in salt water? How long? You may need drive too. If shifter keyway is straight, it should pull off. Spline may have rusted inside coupler???
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    Replacing lift cyl power trim hose,how much heat to use?

    Acetylene torch would allow you to concentrate heat more than a propane bottle kit. Use a brazing torch tip. Have a fire extinguisher nearby. Good idea about tube/brake wrenches...
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    4.3l mercruiser no start when hot

    Not clear what model you have??? Check timing, may be something stuck.
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    Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?

    Might be for neatness.
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    Tilt/trim pump

    Directly jump at motor. If it works fine, then problem is elsewhere.
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    1991 Rinker seems like it runs out of fuel.

    U may have your fuel pick up tube screen clogged. I removed mine after I had a similar problem. I let regular water separator keep fuel clean.
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    Mercruiser 350 IO locked up

    if salt used boat, I suspect water rusted through head water chamber or manifold. If rusted through, new motor. Sorry.
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    Can't remove 5.7 vertically.

    Saws-all!
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    383 FWC - Strong gas smell while idling, lower compression in one cyl. Any thoughts?

    look for a cracked hose. or inside carb when running.
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    Oil pressure

    Leaving old gasket on will definitely cause leakage. Been there!
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    Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one

    Buy a good MANUAL. YOU WILL NEED IT!
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    Exhaust manifold gasket leak significance

    I have had friends who double gasket Chevy V8s.
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    Lower aft access to hull for hole repair

    UR trapping water??? U can use a shop vac to suck some of the water out. If, after a day it keeps dripping out of screw holes. Try drilling a few limber holes and pray very little comes out.
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    Please help mercruiser 260

    a lot more problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Flotation foam

    Total transom rebuild required. Photos appear to be of outside? If so, should go from inside out, not outside in.
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