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    Best type of prop puller

    Some prop pullers won't work on 4 blade props so if you want to be able to use it some day to pull your 4 blades makes sure it can do that as well.
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    What's this ? And I'd it suppose to be loose

    It would be a good idea to remove and clean that flame arrester. It will restrict air flow to the engine.
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    So let's hear about and see your cars.

    Just bought this Chevy SSr. On a transport from St. Louis to Mass.
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    Holley Sniper EFI

    Keep the carbs and have them rebuilt/tuned and add electric chokes. Install HEI ignition distributors. I have run Qjet carbs with DUI (Davis Unified Ignition) distributors for 9 years with no issues.
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    Official 390 E.C. Thread

    Sounds like your surveyor (if you did a survey) didn't do a very thorough job. If no survey it's all on you.
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    Mercury 7.4Gasket kit

    If the engines have fresh water cooling you can use automotive gaskets. For the CW engine you would need to source the CW rear main seal separately.
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    30 amp receptacle in '86 340 EC

    I suspect it's an add on but potentially dangerous one. If the 2 outside receptacles are connected to shore power check to see if the cockpit receptacle is live. If it is someone could get electrocuted by the exposed terminals. Doesn't matter if there is a hinged cover on them.
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    Engine rotation

    Of course timing could be an issue but start by checking the condition of the distributor cap and rotor. If moisture is present it will cause ignition cross over and cause those symptoms.
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    Engine rotation

    One way for you to determine if the engine is reverse rotation is to check the location of the plug wires on top of the distributor. Compare to the port engine. My guess is by 1992 both engines are standard rotation and one has a reverse rotation outdrive.
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    Bikini forum due to popular demand

    She misspelled "overcome"
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    Need Rudders OR part manual for 360 Express Cruiser 1982-83

    There was a 1983 360 being parted out in Quincy,Ma at Mass Marine Parts not long ago.
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    Bikini forum due to popular demand

    Is there a woman somewhere under all those tats?
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    Kohler 5e generator

    Start simple. Make sure the oil level is correct.
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    Generator Posts Over the Years

    At my yacht club the majority of generator problems are with Kohlers. With all makes the most problems are with newer boats that have computer controlled integrated generators that tie into the carbon manoxide detectors. The older simpler generators seem to have very few problems.
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    Best source for raw water system antifreeze?

    For everything other the engines Walmart has the RV stuff for under $4. The engine AF is running around $7 for -50*.
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    Shaft logs

    I bought a my 37 year old Sea Ray 13 years ago. It had the old style Tides Strong Seals in it when I bought the boat. !3 years later they have yet to leak a drop. I don't understand why people have trouble getting dripless seal to work properly.
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    Starting Carbureted engines

    Rebuild the carbs and reseal the well plugs when rebuilding. Convert to electric chokes and be patient getting them set correctly. I did this to my 454s along with Racor fuel filters and even after sitting all winter they start without pumping the throttles. They will crank for 3-5 seconds but I...
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    Transmission trouble

    It may be easier to take the entire engine transmission assembly out to gain easier access to the components. While it's out address other pending issues such as raw water pump, belts, alternator, manifolds, risers, plugs, etc. While your at it check the oil pan for rust/corrosion as the shaft...
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    Transmission trouble

    Riptide is correct the clutch plates are fused together and transmission removal and rebuild is required. Good referral to Nopper Marine.
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    Transmission trouble

    Those symptoms indicate the forward clutch packs have fused together and will not disengage. Did you perform a high rpm shift from reverse or neutral into forward?
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