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    Water in oil...or not

    1997 mercruiser Alpha Gen+ 6cyl: recently took boat to marine mechanic for tune up and drive service/inspection. I've winterized my boats for 10 years, no problems. Prior to bringing the boat to mechanic, I started on muffs, checked oil, got it to operating temp - no issues. I had changed oil...
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    1997 Chaparral 1932 w/4.3lx or lxh carburetor issues?

    1997 Chaparral, 4.3lx or lxh? not sure. Engine: OK154339. Replaced fuel pump last season. Starts and runs fine but: excessive fuel consumption; run-on on occasion; grey smoke at start-up sometimes; fuel (gas) odor; fuel in water at stern on start-up; soot stains on transom. I lowered idle...
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    4.3LX one piece manifolds

    New to me 1997 Chaparral with 4.3LX. Just replaced fuel pump and now appears to run fine. It still has the original manifolds - one piece type; freshwater used; engine has 250 hours. Mechanic said they are fine but have been reading and pricing and want to get an idea what I'll need to do...
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    1997 4.3LX hard starting

    1997 4.3LX in 1935 Chaparral, 250 hours on engine. Background - boat has been winterized, stored for over a year; 1/2 tank of gas (not sure if gas was treated w/stabil). PO stated he ran a jumper wire bypassing the oil pressure switch. I place throttle in neutral all the way forward once or...
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    No speedo hole in 1997 4.3lx Alpha 1 Gen+ lower unit??

    I discovered why my speedometer doesn't work. There's no pilot hole on the leading edge of the lower unit. The upper unit has "4.3 Alpha 1 Gen+" written on it; there's a speedometer tube is attached to a petit...but NO hole on the leading edge of the lower unit. What's up with this? No, I...
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    1997 4.3lx questions

    Recently purchased 1997 Chaparral 1935 with 4.3lx merc. 1. Has 250 hours on motor - boat is clean inside and out. Well cared for. 2. Has one piece manifold/risers - been a freshwater boat. Starboard manifold runs just warm to the touch; port manifold is noticeably cooler/cold even - is this...
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    1971 Winner Baronet Mach IV

    I have the opportunity to purchase a 1971 Winner 18' Baronet Mach IV for $3000.00. It is in good shape, has a 1999 Mercury 115hp, and galvanized trailer. It does need a new gas tank and some cosmetic TLC. Does anyone know anything about this boat? I currently own a 1989 Four Winns 17' open...
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    2.3 Liter Ford

    Gregs,<br /><br />I have numbers on my temp gauge. I'm taking it out tomorrow and will be able to tell you exactly what the temp reads. I know it is not running hot and it consistently runs at the same level but don't remember the gauge scale. I ordered an OMC parts catalogue and a seloc...
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    WOT for 2.3l ford OMC

    What is the suggested WOT for a 2.3liter Ford OMC (FourWinns Freedom 170)? I have a 17 pitch prop and it runs at 5500-5800 rpm at WOT. The tach only goes up to 6000 and sometimes the tach seems out of calibration - sometimes sticks at 3000 when I turn engine off. It once read past 6000 at...
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