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    Inner transom plate

    Me being dumb, broke off the power steering bracket. I realize the engine needs to come out, and am curious what the shop time is for replacing an inner transom plate on a 2008 4.3gxi sx-a? It’s a freshwater boat with easy access and plenty of room.
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    Power Steering Advice

    Hello, looking for some thoughts on how to remedy my power steering issues. Had a leak a year and a half ago. Bought a rebuilt unit from a rebuilder that offered a 2 year warranty with core exchange. System started leaking out of the big cylinder this summer, and sent it in for warranty. Of...
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    Gimble bearing question

    Quick question - I ordered a new Gimble bearing - supposed to be oem, came in a VP box, bearing is branded skf. However, when I spin it with my fingers, it feels a little rough. More so if you put pressure on an angle. Should a sealed Gimble be very smooth out of the box? Bought it off of...
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    Sx-a trim ram rebuild

    What’s the trick on pushing the brass piece down far enough to remove the c-clip on the trim ram? Seems like it will be damaged super easy.
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    Spun prop of something else?

    Hello, curious about this boards thoughts on this one. It’s a 08 VP 4.3gxi-j with an sx-a out drive. I ended up hitting a stick this weekend - I’d say the size of a forearm. Engine immediately felt like it was cavitating. Stopped, checked it out and all appeared fine. Went to get back on...
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    Tuneup question

    This may be a dumb question, but is there any reason you can’t buy a cap and rotor for a 4.3 vortec engine off of say rockauto vs going oem? Are the plug wires the same length or is that different? Engine is a 4.3 Gxi-g. Seems like you can save some money going this route, but just wanted to...
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