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    Water in Gas

    I have water in my tank [ alot of water], I think someone was playing around at my expense. I cannot remove the tank easily because of location and it is almost full. If I pump the gas out of the tank through the fuel line is there somthing like alcohol or somthing else I can put in for the...
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    Keel repair

    Hi guys, whats the best way to repair the keel on my boat. It is an older boat that the keel is wearing through and is leaking water. I have tried to fix with fiberglass and mesh but it does not seem to last. Any idea's Rick
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    Drive gear oil change 1980 120

    Hi Guys Can anyone tell me the best way to change the gear oil in the drive. 1988 merc 120 with alfa 1 drive
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    Merc 170 hp

    Is there anyone out there that like the mercruiser 170hp I have one and only had trouble with overheating and that was due to neglect of first owner.
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    My 1986 470 is also overheating

    I have a 1986 470 that is over heating at wot but not at idle . I changed the impeller checked the exchanger for blockage none found; checked thermastat it was bad so I removed it . Still overheats checked compression it is good.Pulled exhaust elbow it is rusty in side. also the flapper is...
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    Mercruiser temp

    I have a 1986 mercruiser 170 . what is the temp it should run at. my motor runs at 155% at idle and jump to 175 % at speed is this to hot. I know this motor has a lot of problems with head gaskets.What are our thoughts.
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