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the dipstick smells like ATF is that the type of fluid to add? also do i check with engine running? thanks,

My bilge blowers are shot and wondering if anyone has replaced theirs with the in line blowers. I currently have the jabsco brand with the squirrel cage. My main concern is if they are noisy.

i need to replace my raw water pump impeller, and wondering if i must get ripped off by onan,or if there is an aftermarket impeller? thanks,

fuel pump is leaking, and i have heard that some have switched to electric from the original manual pump. my question is, do i leave the man. pump still bolted up and bypass it, or unbolt and do i have to make a cover plate to bolt in place of where pump mounted to case? or should i just put a...

I have a 12v diaphragm water pump that started leaking. Don't know the brand but removed the pressure switch because its leaking. Where do I find a new switch,or replacement part?

ok guys, my genny has been a hard cold start since the end of last season, but sunday while running it, it stopped and im suspecting an intake valve problem, either broken spring, retainer, or maybe stem,as im getting a kickback through the intake. does anyone have any knowledge of this model i...

i had a new acrylic windshield made for my 38MY there were rubber grommets that went through the drilled holes and had the washer molded as one piece. does anyone know where to find these?

does anyone know where to get an exhaust riser for a 3160 caterpillar? i have one that is rusted through.

my tachs are acting funny, at idle they read fine,it seems the higher the rpm goes the farther off they get. since they are up on the bridge, all of the gauges look pretty aged. if i replace them , does anyone know of a good set at a reasonable price? plans are to sell the boat but need to have...

i have the 60w lumiline bubs in the salon ceiling. they are 18" long, i found one on ebay but they're not cheap. and i need two, and if i replace those two, im sure another will burn out. does anyone know where to find these? or where i can get fixtures to retrofit the existing fixtures to...

the hoses going to the actuators is shot, it was just held on with hose clamps, so could a person use air hose,or fuel hose?

need to replace my starter with a new one where would the best place to go for this be? its a 1973 38dc im assuming the genny is original

im having troubles getting my genny started once fired it slowly clears out and gains rpm alot of smoke/soot the longer it runs the better it gets but the cold starts are tough and seems low on power any ideas ?

where can i get the bulbs for shorepower/gen light on electrical panel...odd they have two rod like filaments that glow?

so i just changed the racor fuel filters...and let me tell ya i couldnt believe the engines ran, although i was starving them when id run them up, but there was a black thick pudding like substance covering them. i assume this is algae? boat sat for 7 yrs...anyway heres my question. the kit...