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    Tuning up a 1999 VP 4.3GS have some questions

    Okay, before I get yelled at, I did check the stickys and the one link to a shared file location with timing isn't current. Anyhow, my engine is running rough, rich at idle, so I bought all new distributor cap, rotor, wires and plugs, plan on timing (I have the shunt) but can't find the correct...
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    Buying a used 1999 176 Larson flyer with Volvo Penta 4.3GS/ SX

    Not new to boats, but never owned a Volvo Penta set up. Looking at a 1999 Larson 176 4.3 GS with SX outdrive for lake use. Hour meter shows 430 some. I am familiar with i/o's so checked bellows best I could, don't look dry rotted, engine starts nice, runs nice, taking for water test in couple...
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    8.1S Horizon 496 motor will it fit?

    Hi, I have a 26' Celebrity Andretti with a Mark IV (1989) 454 coupled to a Bravo One. I have been thinking about stroking it to a 496, but have come across a 8.1S Horizon for sale. If I can get a sweet deal on a 2003 (I think) 8.1S Horizon (496), will it couple to my Bravo One or will I have...
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    Fresh water tank winterizing

    Hi, just purchased a new used boat and the previous owner stated it was winterized. Yesterday I was on board (in my back yard) and was looking it over (playing with buttons and such) and discovered that there is still water that pumps out of the fresh water tank. I'm assuming I just pump this...
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    Bravo vs. alpha

    Hey all, just bought a 26' Celebrity Andretti with a 454 Bravo One. I've always had alpha One models so what are some of the major differences? The previous owner told me no impellor in the outdrive to have to change, and I see there doesn't appear to be a water pump on the motor, just a...
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    New Polaris 750 SL owner, ?? within

    Hi, I have been boating my whole life, but decided to dabble in the jet ski side of it as well. Not wanting to spend a fortune, I just won a 1994 Polaris 750 SL with rebuilt motor and drive unit on ebay. I figured for this price I couldn't go wrong. Question is, I've only driven a friends jet...
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    Thinking about upsizing, questions within

    Hi, I currently have a 1985 21' Wellcraft Cuddy with a SBC 350/ alpha one combo. SHe is a great boat and I have done lots of upgrades to the combo, but it is still a SBC, and I am past the horsepower rated limit of the drive and afraid to do much more. I am thinking of upsizing, and and...
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    Calculating engine stroke

    Hi, I am replacing the heads on my 1985 Chevy 350, in a boat I bought used. The previous owner stated he had the engine rebuilt. Anyhow, I see the pistons are marked .040, and the stroke is roughly between 3.55-3.6" Anyhow, guess this isn't technically a stroker, since the stroke isn't long...
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    Oil pan drain line??

    Can anybody give me a link to a oil pan drain that hooks to a hose that you can push through the rear of the boat. I only could find the one where you relocate the drain then hook to electric pump. I want the one where it just drains itself out a long hose...
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    high compression??

    Hi, I purchased my used '85 21' Wellcraft 2 years ago. Previous owner said at the time of purchase it had approx 50 hrs on rebuilt chevy 350. It ran great. Anyhow, 1/2 way thru this season, I installed a new MPFI intake manifold and now seem to have developed a blow-by oil leak problem. I at...
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    Dennis Moore's thoughts on heads

    Does anybody have a small-block marine performance book for sale, or at least can tell me what Dennis moore suggests for heads? I have an 1985 Chevy 350 that I want to work a little. Does he recommend aftermarket, port/polish or??? Thanks
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    MSD Marine ignitions & coils

    Hi, anybody use MSD ignition? I am in the process of buying a new coil, and am thinking about upgrading completly. I have an '85 Mercruiser... They say they are marine CG approved.
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    Boat won't start... questions within/

    I have a 1985 Mercruiser 350 that used to have a Thunderbolt IV igntion system. I just converted to multi port fuel injection that uses a GM EEC from a 1990 corvette. Anyhow, after installation, ran fine than started to run rough. Now, won't start at all, wants to catch, but just doesn't. I...
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    Is this fuel line going to be Coast Guard approved?

    Hi, Mercruiser/ Chevy 350 hooked to an alpha one. Finally getting around to converting my Thunderbolt igniton, 4 barrel rochester carb system over to the multi port fuel injection system I bought end of last season. Am in the process of running fuel lines and am wondering if this high...
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    Oil in the bilge

    Hi, I went to work on the boat today, and noticed about 1/2 to full quart of oil laying in the bottom of the bilge. Checked the oil dipstick and it is quart low??? Anythoughts?<br /><br />Could there be a hole in the side of the pan high enough so that only 1 quart of oil would drain out...
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