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Ok, I tried searching and I am sure that this has been addressed previously but my search technique probably was not the best... so bare with me.
I have a 96 Corwnline BR, that we have on a small lake.. We commonly beach the boat at a common swim area. Due to this my gel coat has worn to a...
Ok,
I want to replace my Mercuiser 5.7L Altenator part number 817119-2 (Mando) with a higher output altenator.
1. What is the difference between Mando "style" and Delco
2. What Delco part number does this interchange with?
I am looking at altenators that show Merc (delco) part numbers...
5.7lx merc motor with alpha one outdrive,
Just purchased it and since it has been getting nicer I have started to mess a bit. Today I was checking on some of the electronics and such and I trimmed the motor down a bit and now it won't go back up.
If I switch it from down to up quick It...
Ok I already have a head unit and two speakers, and I am wanting to add some sound... (I don't plan on annoying everyone I come in contact with so bear with me if you hate those guys who let the whole lake hear their music, we have a cove area where alot of people sit and listen to music, much...
Ok, If you all weren't so helpful and insightful then I wouldn't have to keep asking the same questions about different boats...
What I have learned.
Stay away from OMC,
Get a bigger motor than a 3.0
Stay away from Bayliner
Get a bigger boat than a 17 ft.
Now...
I have found a 1994...
Hey all, thanks for all the good feedback on my questions so far...
You have all been helpful,....
I have been looking at 17-19 ft. Bow Rider's in the 3-4K range... Most boats have been late 80's early 90's... I am looking to get a 3.0 or 4.3 mercruiser...
I ran across a 1996 Bayliner 17ft...
Is this like Ford Vs. Chevy...
or is there significant relaibailty and parts availability differences???
I am looking at a 1990 Sunbird with a 4.3 liter Cobra... I am a bit more familat with the Merc engines... any concerns with this motor..???
Hey all,
I am looking at a few boats and one I ran across is a 95 Stingray 20ft. with a 4.3 Merc, only 124 hrs. They are asking a good price for it.... but I am concerned about only having a V6 for a 20ft boat....
I am interested in being able to ski, tube, etc without any issues.... I am...
