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    496 breaking transom bolts

    This is the second time the top two transom bolts have failed...they also hold on the power steering..Has anyone had this problem?? Merc. has failed to return my calls regarding this issue...26foot Playcraft pontoon...496V8,,Bravo:cool:
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    496 mounting problems

    I was just informewd that my transom bolts broke for the second time,,,Merc. C tells me they have no other 496s with this problem...Anyone have this condition???? 2006 palycraft 496 DP
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    Power Steering leak 2007 5.0

    I have a 2007 Monterey 5.0-270hp, SX drive...I noticed that My power steering pump was getting noisy..I opened the cover to the pump to check and there was pressure coming out...I noticed oil in my bilge...I checked the cap and found the vent clogged...Cleared it and refilled the PS unit...Now I...
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    2007 Montery 220EX deck Boat

    "Guys, question,,I purchased t "Guys, question,,I purchased this boat and love-it, however I was not awaire that double props are better for wake boarding,,,can I pull my SX drive off the lower end and switch it out without much problems..I'm sure someone would buy my SX drive with only 60hrs...
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    50GXI 270HP

    Dose anyone have any ideas on Dose anyone have any ideas on how I can get more HP out of the stock motor with bolt ons or ??
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    Fogging a 50GXI

    Can I spray fogging oil into t Can I spray fogging oil into the troddle body to protect the engine over the winter
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    Power steering pump

    "Gents, I have a 5.0GXI SX dri "Gents, I have a 5.0GXI SX drive...I was out on the lake and the steering pump started to whine..I checked to level and found it very low..I put in more and ran the rest of the day, but when I checkked again I noticed pressure release when I turned the cap...I...
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    200750GXI 270HP computer

    "Gents, can the computer be bo "Gents, can the computer be boosted or updated with one of those hand-held computer service units?? Would like to get a better hole-shot..it seems to lag when you hit the gas fully...Everything is stock...New cap/rotor, plugs are good and set,,timing was...
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    Wake tower speaker amp amp hookup

    Gents: does anyone know what i Gents: does anyone know what is the best way to hook up the amp to wake-tower speakers..Do I also need a switch to turn them on & off or a volume knob??? any help would be great...
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    50GXI WOT Concern

    "Gents: My concern is this; ho "Gents: My concern is this; how long can you run a motor at WOT..I just took her out after a winter rest. I have always been haunted by this::::Is it safe at WOT for long drives or should I do short runs and back it down, then open it up again...Thanks for the...
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    Good Marine parts for less

    "Gents. I have been working wi "Gents. I have been working with Pep Boys and Auto Zone and a few other auto parts stores and merc & volvo. My goal is for them to have a section of marine grade parts and accessories. This should keep everyone in professional marine grade parts, with manufacture...
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    50 EFI 260HP

    "Gents, I have been looking fo "Gents, I have been looking for replacement drain cocks..Mine are blue plastic.1/4"...I have two on the block, two on the risers...I would like to replace one that has broken and keep a few on-hand for future..."
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    Charging of parallel batteries

    "Gents, what is the best way t "Gents, what is the best way to charge two batteries in parallel...Don't want to burn the boat down..It's in storage now,,,winterized motor and everything is ready for Santa...Just the batteries..I will get a battery monitoring charger but they charge one at a...
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    Santa to bring a Manual

    Can you guys help me..I want t Can you guys help me..I want to get a service manual for X-Mas..We have a 2007 Monterey 220EX deck boat with a 5.0GXI motor and SX drive..On the Volvo site there are different 5.0GXI manuals
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    350CID will not idle

    "I picked up this used 350 wit "I picked up this used 350 with 4barrel carb dropped it in, hooked up and it will not idle..Everthing seems ok..What should I be looking for????"
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