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All Trimmed Out
by
Steve Horsfall
I have a 1988 454
twin MerCruiser engine equipped with TRS outdrives. One outdrive
will not plane in. It is stuck in the out (up) position from when
I winterized the boat last fall. The fluid is clean and full, I
have bypassed the electrical harness and I am direct wiring the
solenoid to rule out any electrical problems. When I attempt to
trim-in, the trim motor engages for a split-second then it sounds
as if the fluid is bypassing the trim pistons.
As the boat usually rests on a cradle over the
water, can I drain off the fluid to lower the unit and remove the
pistons and rebuild them? Do I need to set the trim motor since
I left it in the up position? Also, how do I properly bleed the
system?
A.Russo, e-mail
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Stick to It
I own a 1978 15-foot Tempest boat. I have completely
refurbished it with the exception of new decals for the sides of
the hull. I have searched everywhere for these decals without any
luck. Can you please steer me in the right direction so I can find
these decals for my boat?
M. Campbell, e-mail (Top)
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Boat Search
Can you please tell me if Thompson Boats are still
being made? They were a quality-built boat in the mid-eighties.
J. Waterloo, e-mail
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Restoration Dilemma
I have just picked up a 1959 Leavens Bros. Sportster
with an original 35 hp Evinrude Lark. ItŐs a nice boat and I would
love to restore it. The problem is, I canŐt seem to find any information
on it. All I know is that it was built in Toronto. Do you have any
ideas?
D. Giroux, e-mail
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