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    Plugs & Water Cooler Strainer

    Since my prop is out getting fixed, took advantage of some down time to handle up on some PM. I can say I think my motor will be a little happier once I get it back together.
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    No doubt!!
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    Just did mine. They don't make that a on the water fix for sure.

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    If you are real crafty is it possible to get that out without removing the side cowling?
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    On my 02...no
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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by Big Fish Mike View Post
    If you are real crafty is it possible to get that out without removing the side cowling?
    Yes... but it's actually easier to just remove the port side lower cowling (which can be done in under 5 minutes, once you've done it a few times).


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    Cleaned my strainer yesterday. It needed it bad. The shallow Florida mud had it almost completely plugged. For those wondering it can definitely be done without removing the lower cowling. Only took me 15 min.
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