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    Winterization

    Hi Guys, Going to winterize my boat soon any tips would be welcome. Just purchased a Mastercraft pro 190 (1990) with a barnd new Ford 351 5.8L Engine. Bought the boat from a Mastercraft dealer in the UK. First off I intend to install a pro flush kit on the intake hose to impeller, Using a...
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    Engine Will Not Start

    Hi All, Hope someone can help me out here. 4.3 mercruiser. Alpha 1 drive. Was out ski ing all day couple days ago, everything fine, went to start her up following day and would not start, had to hook up a feed from battery + to coil, got it going and running fine. Any ideas what this can be...
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    Mastercraft Service

    Hi All, Was looking for information for a general service on a mastercraft 5.7 merc. oil/filter change how easy are the plugs to get to etc. also need info on how to antifreeze it up for the winter and any other points i should note. I am hoping to purchase one for next season, I currently have...
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    Prop Turning In Neutral

    I have a 4.3 L merc with alphe 1 drive and the propellor keeps turning when i come out of forward gear and into neutral, its not a major problem (or is it) as i just put it into reverse then back into neutral again. anyone any ideas as to why this is happening. Thanks Abe.
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    Bigger Wake

    Hi All, I have a dateline bounty with a 4.3 merc 205 hp. inboard. the engine is at the rear of the boat and have a rear bench seat. I also have a monkey bar fitted but still the wake is not great. any ideas on some weight/ballast to fit somewhere. the boat/engine is 20 yrs old but still going...
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    Impeller change

    Hi There, Hope someone can give a little advice on this, I'm gonna be needing a new impeller soon for my alpha 1 bravo leg, A couple seasons ago i attempted to change the impeller myself by the manual way so i got the drive off replaced the new impeller and could not get the drive back on again...
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    Steering Fluid

    Hi All, Am new to this site and would appreciate any info I can get, First up I need to change the steering fluid on my 4.3 merc. inboard. the engine runs great for its age (20yr) so with the help of my manuals am doing the basic repairs myself oil filters leg oil impeller etc. Anyone got some...
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