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    How to adjust VRO Oil flow rate?

    My 1989 Evinrude seems to be going through a lot more oil than advertised: should be a small amount per 6 gal tank. We are going through more. Engine smokes. Is there a way to adjust the flow rate of the oil?
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    1989 Evnrude clicking sound from near VRO pump

    I have a clicking sound coming from my engine compartment on starboard quarter near VRO pump. Like a click or a drumstick slapping against the inside wall. Reservoir is full, no alarms have gone off. I used to notice it occassionally when turning the boat. Heard it the other day intermittently...
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    Fiberglass hull question

    "I know this isn't an engi "I know this isn't an engine question, but I need to find all the help I can. And you guys are smart. I have a fiberglass V-hull houseboat. We beach it often to tie to shore. The hull right on the bow is getting worn down so that I can see the fiberglass. Every year I...
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    How big a truck engine would I need

    "How big an engine in my truck "How big an engine in my truck would I need to pull my boat about a mile twice a year? It's a 34' Fiberglass houseboat weighing 6 tons, and the trailer I guess is another 2 or 3. thanks"
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    Where is serial number And one more

    "Where would the serial number "Where would the serial number be on my DANA outdrive? Also,HOw can I tell if my outdrive is a Chrysler Model 80, 81, or 91? I believe I have a rounded top. Thanks for the help. I'm getting somewhere slowly."
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    More news about the steering rod

    "Actually, the steering rod is "Actually, the steering rod is fine, it's just the ball joint that needs replaced. Talked to Marysville Marine, they have a used for 65.00. You gotta be kidding! Is that something Fastenal might stock?"
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    Steering rod to outdrive broke

    Pulling the boat out last year Pulling the boat out last year (nevermind how this happened I'll just get angry) the rod that goes through the hull to the top of the outdrive broke off at the nut (top of outdrive. Mechanic says you can't redrill and tap in same spot because the old one was...
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    Whatbs that BOOM

    "I have a Chrysler 318 in a 34 "I have a Chrysler 318 in a 34' houseboat. If it has plenty of warmup time, then I leave the buoy and cruise slowly out of the marina, everything's fine. If I have to move in reverse, then swing around to forward and add a little speed, there's a big BOOM every 15...
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    Hoses for the power steering pump trouble

    "Awright! well, i went to the "Awright! well, i went to the boat this weekend and tried to remove the hoses on the power steering pump. They were stuck on there really good. 1). i thought the fittings on the ends might work like a propane tank hose, where you unscrew it but the hose doesn't...
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    High pressure hydraulic hoses

    "Hi again. My problem was one "Hi again. My problem was one of the hoses off of my automatic trans (power steering pump)pump was shredded and leaking. I wanted to replace it and needed to know what size. I called the guy we bought the boat from, and he told me it was a high pressure hydraulic...
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    Automatic Trans or not

    "Dumb Question. But people hav "Dumb Question. But people have told me two different things. If the only gears I have are Forward, neutral, and reverse, do I have an automatic transmission? Thanks. I'm learning, slowly."
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    Hose sizes for LM 318

    "Hi all. first post. We have a "Hi all. first post. We have a 34 nautaline houseboat w/LM 318 engine. I'm new to engine stuff, but have learned a lot. Latest: Red power steering fluid (auto trans fluid?) in bilge. Hoses from the reservoir look shredded. I plan to replace. What size hose goes...
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