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    Alternator Brushes

    My alternator crapped out on me last weekend and I'm hunting for a set of brushes. Does anyone know where I can get some. It is proving a bit challenging to find them. I have a 1984 Merc 898, GM 305.
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    Need Quick Outrdrive Help Please

    Hiya folks. My Dad just called me and told me my brother-in-law hit a stump or something in dad's boat and destroyed his lower unit. Skeg is gone, one prop blade is gone, and gimbal ring is broke. Yeah, he must have hit hard. Anyway, Dad's boat has a 3.0L with Alpha 1 Gen 2, not sure what...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Fitment

    Does anyone know which engines the 1:84 gear ratio mercruiser outdrive will fit?
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    Show Us Your Pics

    Re: Show Us Your Pics My bro-in-law doing a little skiing at Lake Eufaula, OK.
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    Selling Merc 470 and Alpha 1. How much are they worth?

    I have an '87 Cheetah 19' open bow boat with 170 hp Mercruiser 470 and Apha 1 drive. The boat is basically rotted out so I figured I could just sell it for what the engine and outdrive are worth. The engine and outdrive worked just fine when I parked the boat in the barn, but transom and...
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    Centurion Questions

    Howdy folks :) I've bitten by the inboard bug so I've been cruising Craigslist for an affordable Mastercraft, Nautique, Malibu, Centurion, etc. Most recently I ran across a nice lookin' '89 Centurion. It looks good in the pics, but the owner says it's leaking gear oil from "the gasket", the...
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    Exhaust Silencer/muffler/baffle ideas

    Howdy. I have a Merc 228/Chevy 305 I/O with 3" thru hull exhaust. The boat sounds mean with the straight exhaust, particularly when idling through the marina, but frankly I'm getting sick of the noise. We mostly use the boat for skiing/tubing/kneeboarding, and having that un-muffled exhaust...
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    Pontoon rebuild / redesign

    Re: Pontoon rebuild / redesign Hiya Arch. I haven't been on here in a while, so I just went through your thread. Stellar work as always. While we are all very impressed with you design ideas and mock-up skills, I'm ready to see your ideas for mass dispensation of cold suds :) Creative...
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    1972 Merc In-line 6 Question

    Hey guys. My brother asked me a question that I don't know the answer to, so i'm asking here. He's working on a 1972 IMP with a 165 mercruiser staight 6 for a friend of his. The engine runs if they pour gas in the carb, but they are not getting fuel from the tank. May be the pump or a clog...
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    Show Us Your Pics

    It would be fun if everyone would with us some of your picks of skiing, slalom, kneeboarding, tubing, wakeboarding, whatever. Skibrain has shown several of his awesome slalom pics, but I know some of you other folks have some too. Post 'em up. Some vids would be sweet too. :)
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    Slalom Ski Design

    I wanted to pick some of you pros brains about slalom ski design, and what are some of the traits that you look for in a slalom ski. I have only just begun slaloming and I'm just looking to educate myself a bit so as I progress, I will know what to look for in skis and/or what adjustments I can...
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    Lake Eufaula Oklahoma Gathering

    Hey there. A few of us I-boaters will be meeting up at Lake Eufaula Oklahoma on Saturday, July 24. If there is anyone who would like to join us, come on down. I realize it's short notice, but we'd sure like to see some of yall there if you can make it. If you are interested, just reply on...
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    Slalom Ski Recommendations

    Hi guys. I recently started slalom skiing and I have some questions about skis. I've been just kicking off a ski since I just started, but I'd like to start trying to do deepwater starts on the slalom ski pretty soon. I'm 6'3" 260 lb, my boat is an '84 Wellcraft 18ft. I/O with Chevy 305...
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    PWC Tips

    I just acquired a 96 Seadoo SPX 720. This is my first PWC and I'm looking for any advice or tips. I am a boat owner and do all my maintenance and I'm pretty mechanically inclined. I know my way around Mercruiser engines and sterndrives, but I have no experience with two-strokes, jet drives...
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    Opinions on Carb

    My QadraJet is in need of a rebuild. I have never rebuilt one before, but I have rebuilt ATV carbs and I feel I am capable of doing the job. BUT, I have found a reputable carb shop that will trade my old carb for a rebuilt one for $140. These are flow tested and come with a 6 month warranty...
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