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    Help! Breaking free an exhaust manifold

    We're trying to install the alternator bracket upgrade on our Universal 25. The studs on the exhaust manifold were not long enough to simply bolt on the new bracket. So we need to remove the studs and install the longer ones in the kit. All the nuts came off easy on the existing studs. In...
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    What thread sealant for exhaust riser?

    I'm replacing the gasket, exhaust flange, nipple, and exhaust riser on my Universal M25. I went with new parts - the riser is the Westerbeke #200266. What thread sealant should I use on the high-temperature threads connecting the flange - nipple - riser? Do I use the same on the raw water...
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    Can a punctured heat exchanger be welded/soldered?

    I have a Universal Model 25 with the 3" heat exchanger 299835. One of the mounting hose clamps failed and the heat exchanger vibrated against the underside of the exhaust elbow and developed a puncture leak. The leak is of sea water, not the internal coolant. Can this be fixed with a...
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    Difficulty pulling Power Unit on Tohatsu MFS 6C

    I'm trying to remove the ower Unit from my 5-year old MFS 6C. I've got the service manual and have followed all steps. I get to "lift power unit to remove" and it won't come out. I can get my fingers down to the parting gasket on one side and it moves a little when attemptng to lift the unit...
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    Advice, what parts for MFS6C hard to pull and won't start

    For three winters down South we usedour brand new MFS6C on our sailboat dinghy and it worked fine. Eachyear we stored the motor with all fuel drained, including carb andfuel lines and internal tank, laid down on the tiller side, butwithout fogging the cylinder. No major issues those years...
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