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    How do you upload a picture now?

    I tried to upload a picture by selecting insert image, then selecting the image and clicking on upload. It showed that it was uploading, but when done and I closed the window, there was nothing there. What's the trick to do this? Rod
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    SEI Replacement Drives; Are They Holding Up?

    Hi All; I bought a lower SEI replacement gear case a few years back. Not installed yet. Just wanted a spare on hand. How are these holding up? OK so far? Thanks, Rod
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    383 MAG MPI Missing from 2200-2800 RPM

    I have almost 130 hours now on this engine, and a continuing problem is very noticable missing from 2200-2800 rpm. This does not affect cruise, but of course wakeboarding and kneeboarding is right in this RPM range. The boat is 21' and weighs about 2600 lbs empty. The drive is a 1.47 Alpha Gen...
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    383 MAG MPI Distributor Troubles

    So for the second time in 115 hours my 383 SBC EFI has eaten a distributor cap, crab style. Both times we were cruising along nicely, and suddenly poof! She quit and won't start. Both times had to be towed back to the dock. The first time the dealer finally figured out what was wrong. The second...
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    1970 Merc 7.5 hp; died, won't run. Looks like no spark. Any ideas?

    Hi all; The little guy finally died after 43 years (yikes!) of esentially no maintenance. It really has not had much use, a couple of hours a year maybe. Some years it has sat with no use at all. I'd like to get it repaired because the kids like to cruise around with it on the 12' aluminum boat...
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    What's The Best Way to Post Pictures These Days?

    I remember from back a while that a picture had to be teensy to post here; like 100KB or something. Is there a better way nowadays? On a couple of other forums I frequent you post the pictures on a hosting site such as Photobucket, then link them to your post. Works pretty well. Rod
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    Oil Filter Inspection??

    Does anyone cut apart their used oil filters and inpsect the pleats for metal fragments and other "stuff"? I picked up this idea from an aircraft engine mechanic friend. I do this about every second oil change, just to see that the engine is not self-destructing. It's easy to do with an air...
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    General Opinion of SEI Drives??

    I was away from the forum for a while, and I am wondering what experiences people have had with SEI drives recently? I bought an SEI lower unit 3 years ago, but have not installed it yet. I may put it on for next season. Any thoughts? Rod
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    Four Years of Happy Boating With a Merc 350 hp 6.2 MPI Repower Package!!

    In spring 2007 I swapped a 4.3 V-6 out for a small block 6.2 MAG MPI in my 1996 20 ft Blue Water Mirage, just because. I bought a complete remanufactured 6.2 drop-in package from Merc, so everything bellhousing forward was brand new. The 6.2 is rated at 350 crank/320 prop hp, whereas the 4.3...
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    Anyone Need a Good Used Alpha One Gen II Lower Gear Unit

    "I have one that I bought off "I have one that I bought off ebay last year for a friend. Meanwhile he sold the boat, and it is not needed. It was tested by Amhearst Marine who I bought it from. It was used in freshwater only, fits any Alpha from 1991 on, and will work with any drive ratio...
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    Question For Moderator Andrew

    "Andrew, if you see this, I wo "Andrew, if you see this, I wonder if it is possible to add capability to direct link to pictures posted on Photobucket? It is very handy to be able to post pictures on this site, but the 100K file size limit is very tight. On another forum I frequent it is...
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    Bearing Buddies For Sale at Princess Auto

    "I was in the local Princess A "I was in the local Princess Auto today and they have the bearing buddies for sale for $12.99 a kit set of two. They are designed to fit a hub with a 1.980" inside diameter. They are a hammer in friction fit. The kit includes the chrome housing, inner spring...
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    Seems Like Spring is a Long Time Coming

    "Happy New Year to all forum m "Happy New Year to all forum members and guests! Hope your holiday season was enjoyable and uneventful. Am I the only one who feels that spring is too far away? We have had an ugly winter up here with way more snow than usual, and a couple of spells of very...
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    More Useful Boat Tools at Princess Auto

    "Just thought I would share wh "Just thought I would share what I found in the current Princess Auto flyer: -vaccuum/fuel pump tester; $10 -cylinder leakage tester; $65 (14mm & 18mm plug adapters) -manual oil change pump; $7 (plunger pump with hoses to connect to the dipstick fitting)...
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    Handy Flush Attachment

    "Here is a pic of a handy litt "Here is a pic of a handy little flush attachment I picked up at the local parts store. It has a garden hose fitting at one end, with a valve, and hose adapters for 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" hose on the other end. This could be used for flushing out the whole...
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    AntiFreeze Flush or Not

    "I love a good controversy. "I love a good controversy. Looks like we have two distinct camps here on the forum regarding winterizing. One side says just drain ALL the water and you will be fine. The other swears that to be safe you have to first drain the water, then flush it all...
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    Auto Bilge Pump Wiring

    "Anyone got a wiring diagram f "Anyone got a wiring diagram for a typical bilge pump using an automatic float switch? I want to add one to my floating money disposal pit this year, but not sure how to wire it. I already have a manually switched bilge pump at present. Thanks, Rod"
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    Question for Andrew Menkart

    "Andrew, I was just wondering "Andrew, I was just wondering if there is any way to modify this forum so that whenever an ongoing discussion gets a new response it automatically jumps to the top of the list again? I am active on a couple of other forums related to other interests, and they...
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    Anyone want used FWC system for 435057

    "Hi All; I have a good used "Hi All; I have a good used San Juan model MC-313 closed cooling system for sale. It came off my 1996 4.3 V-6 and is also used on the 5.0 and 5.7 small block V-8's. It does not fit my new 6.2 and is not needed. It is complete and in good clean condition...
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    Different drive part number help

    "Anyone know how I can find wh "Anyone know how I can find what the difference is between these two Alpha lower gear units? 1623-815822A43 1623-815822A30 Thanks, Rod"
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