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First question I have is what drive lube to use in my 4.3 mercruiser? The second one is has any one ever stripped their crank on the boat trailer and if so what do I need to replace mine?

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2008 H200SS
4.3 merc
2008 Chevy 2500

Mercruiser lube from the local boat shop. Nothing else unless you want to void warranty I don't know you would use anything else

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2008 H190 4.3L Blue W/Red Graphic
2002 Honda CBR954RR BLK/SLVR slightly modded
2003 Yamaha Warrior 350 6spd < SOLD!

You should use Mercury High Performance Gear Oil. You can get it at any Merc dealer.

As for the trailer issue, sorry I don't have a trailer, but someone with one should chime in and help you out.

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"Kokomo"
2006 Four Winns Vista 318

Stripped the crank? I'd need more info to help with that. But if your winch has malfunctioned, I'd expect it to be covered under warranty. You can always buy one on your own, but yours is nearly brand-new.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Ok I was cranking the boat up on the trailer and now the crank just spins freely without pulling the boat up anymore. I think it is stripped. It is probably under warranty but my dealer closed down so if I can buy it cheap because the next dealership to me is 125 miles away. To much in gas money for what i think is probably under 75 dollar part.

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2008 H200SS
4.3 merc
2008 Chevy 2500

I'm not sure which winch is used on your trailer, but the larger boats use a 2-speed winch. You change speeds by pulling a lever forward and sliding the crank over about an inch. In between the two positions, the crank turns freely. Are you sure that isn't what happened on yours?

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

If you bought the boat from a dealer just contact FW directly. It's covered under warranty. I did when i had the bolster plastic break. They sent a complete flip-up portion free & didn't want the original back.Excellent customer service

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2008 H190 4.3L Blue W/Red Graphic
2002 Honda CBR954RR BLK/SLVR slightly modded
2003 Yamaha Warrior 350 6spd < SOLD!