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    buying a boat 1988 Chris Craft scorpion

    :DI want to start by saying thank you for everyones input and for this website. Didn't know where to post this so ill do it here, pretty sure moderators will help me out. To start: I'm looking at purchasing a 1988 Chris Craft scorpion ski Jack 21' it has a merc 350 mid mount with an Alpha 1...
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    merc i/o head gasket question

    im about to put my heads back on. b4 jumping into it i would like to get some questions answered. i have a 83 merc 350 i/o closed cooling with alpha one. i use the boat in both salt and fresh water. 1. has anyone used the steel shim stamped type gasket b4 2. which is better composition or what i...
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    update/closed cooling sytem issue merc350 alpha1

    my initial problem. was loosing coolant didnt know where. in the prosess of compression test #6 cyl had coolant. some of the ideas were head gasket, riser to manifold gasket. got the heads back from machine shop no cracks but "minor" warp(corrected) waiting for gasket set and ss block off plate...
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    closed cooling issue merc350i.o alpha1

    hello all, i have a 84 merc 350i/o with alpha1 and closed cooling system. problem loosing coolant from overflow reservoir(empty) into bilge, engine never overheated steady temps at 160-180. parts replaced new t stat 160 degree, pressure cap 14psi, od water pump, engine water pump, exhaust...
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    trim limit/sender chaos

    Ok, thanx in advance for all your posts. I searched and searched looked up my seloc and servman only to confuse myself more. i have a 1986 io alpha one and merc 350. installed new sender and limit sensor and switch(per the instructions). the sender makes the gauge erratic(either full up or full...
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    Exhaust shutter location

    ok I searched all the threads about this w/no luck. I have a 83 merc 350 w/alpha one closed cooling system. recently my exchanger blew one of the side caps and I pretty much cooked the exhaust and cooling system. found parts of the shutter in the outdrive when i pulled it to change the wp and...
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    new cadet and Larson owner

    Hello all. My new (old) boat. A 1983 Larson Nantucket Express 22' Never owned a boat or been boating:eek: here is what it looked like new dont have my own pics yet.
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    New to iboats and boating

    Hello all. I recently aquired a 1983 Larson Nantucket Express 22' with a Mercruiser 350. The boat has been stored for over 1 year by previous owner and slipped at Newport byfirt owner. Since I am new to boating I have very many questions and neither of the owners kept any of the manuals. I was...
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