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    Loran-c

    Does anyone have charts for cal. coast? i just got this used unit. It is prob. worthless but it's all i got . Also what is a good combo GPS\finder?
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    Exhaust bellows

    Help , i have a 1989 5.7 mercruiser with an alpha drive, i am trying to install a new exhaust bellow with out removing drive, my book says it is possible my struggles are indicating that it is next to impossible. Has anyone had any luck with this?
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    water pump question, please.

    I have a 5.7 1989 mercruiser with an alpha out drive, within the last three outing i have been through three impellors, the first one was installed by a dealer. what could cause a impellor to melt down. i never run without muffs, the engine has a new top end after the first melt down. the last...
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    water pump question, please.

    1989 Engine 5.7 mercruiser inboard with Alpha 1 outdrive. With the muffs connected to the water pickup and the engine running, should i get a lot of water going to the engine or jUST A TRICKLE. i removed the hose off of the white tube that come from the water pump to the engine and noticed that...
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    Merc want start

    Well, i need to pick your brain. I have a 1989 5.7 Mercrusier that i just finished doing the top end on. I did almost everything by the book, all wires are correct, all plugs are new, valves adjusted perfectly,However;it will not start. It back fires a little that about it. I marked the...
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    5.7 mercruiser heads

    Help my heads have small cracks by head bolts, do anyone have a source for used heads for a 5.7 350 mercruiser built in 1989? i live in ca.
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    Steam

    I have a 1989 5.4L Mercruiser with Apha I, that started steaming and running hot while out in the bay, i had the water pump and spark plugs changed since then, but engine is still not running correctly. I have the ear muffs and garden hose on it while running it in the yard, the port side of the...
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