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    VX110 110HP-155??

    I have a 05 Yamaha VX110 Deluxe 110bhp 4 stroke EFI, I understand that the FX 140-160 has that same 20v 4 cyl MR1 engine..Question is that is 155 bhp so what part do i need to change to get mine to that bhp is it the engine management ecu??
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    Alpha one bellow replacement

    i am a bit puzzled about how to press the ally ring into the outdrive end of my newly fitted drive bellows.<br />it is a alpha one gen 2 1998 i have let the rib part of the bellows sit into the recess on the gimbal ring but the ally collar wont stay in...does it just get pushed in to place when...
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    Hot riser

    I replaced both flappers in my 98 4.3 mercruiser this week, since then the right hand riser runs quite hot, i can just feel the left is warm to the touch but the other is quite hot on idle both exhaust holes have water coming out from them and new water circulater fitted....any ideas please...
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    volvo 4.3gl

    Hi,<br />Does anyone know where i can download a pdf file for the service man for a 98 volvo 4.3l gl with cobra sx drive(for free of course!!!)<br />p.s<br />hope you are enjoying live aid...we are in the u.k.<br />regards.
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    Blooming gelcoat!!

    Does anyone know i can regenerate my gelcoat?<br />it is a deep burgandy colour.In the sun it starts to go a pinky colour..i polish it and it lasts a few days...then pink again..<br />any ideas?<br />thanks.
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    painting gelcoat.

    I have a 18 ft bowrider and wish to change the colour of some of the boat.<br />At the moment it is white hull with burgandy panels.<br />i have loads of scratches and it is time to sort it out! i am looking at repainting the burgandy and changing to yellow.<br />do i need any special paints or...
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    Converting 4.3L to 4.3MPI

    I have a 99 year mercruiser 4.3L 190hp alpha one.<br />Does any one know of a conversion kit to fuel injection?<br />obviously the main engine is the same all you need is the ecu,manifold,injectors and loom?<br />i would like to get to 210 hp that the MPI delivers.<br />Thanks.
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    4.3L Oil filter

    I am trying to order some servicing parts for my 99 4.3L mercruiser s/n OL313397, all i seem to find is filters saying 4.3 except with fuel pump.<br />And on i boats parts the one i can find says..fits all gm engines except v 6 WITHOUT remote oil filter part no 35-802885Q.<br />Does anyone know...
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    mariah z182 covers

    I hope that this thread is ok posted here..i couldnt find another alternative...any way i am looking for a mail order supplier to replace my shrunken 99 mariah Z182 covers.<br />Or does anyone have any tips on stretching them back, they have shrunk about 1 inch.
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    Wandering mariah!

    I have a 99 mariah 18ft bow rider with 4.3L, 19 pitch prop ally. alpha one drive, and have two problems.<br /><br />First is while trolling through marina she wanders port to starboard, if i increase my speed to above 7MPH it dissapears, also hole shot full throttle if i go straight all is O.K...
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    4.3l 4.3lx 4.3lh??

    Can anyone tell me the difference between the 4.3L 4.3LX 4.3LH alpha one enginges 1996-2000?<br />thanks.
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    4.3LX SERVICE PARTS

    I am currently thinking about servicing my 99 mariah 18ft with 4.3lx alpha one.<br />i have been looking at go 2 marine site but i am having big problems with identifing the correct service items.<br />these are oil filter,plugs,fuel filter,leg gasket set(i only want to remove leg to replace...
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    4.3.lx starter clicking????

    Does anyone have any ideas how to fix the starter on my 99 4.3lx mercruiser.<br />when turning key the solinoid clicks but motor wont crank, after 3-4 quick on off movements of the key it will crank.<br />i have checked the connections and all o.k, checked battery connections, all o.k,and...
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    freebetonys turbo

    Just lookig at freebeetonys thread on turbo chargers, does anyone know of a kit that will fit to the 4.3lx 1999 190hp mercruiser?<br />bondo, you seem to know all about turbos, have you come across anyone that has had this done before?
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    through hull exhausts

    good evening from the u.k!<br />i have a 4.3lx mercruiser in my 99 z182 mariah, question is does anyone know of a thru hull exhaust kit available for this engine and is it easy to fit?
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