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    SS Mirage Plus vs. Black Max Characteristics

    Hi y'all, I bent up my SS prop this weekend and am thinking of getting a cheap aluminum replacement so I can send my SS in for a reman. The SS is a 15 1/4" x 19P vented Mirage Plus (on an Alpha, I know...seems overproped but that is what it came from the dealership with) and the new Black Max...
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    Out of the hole hesitation, stumble, stall. 5.7L Merc TB-V

    Hello all, Been running awesome and now here is what I get: First the goods: Merc 5.7L TB-V s.n OL351262, Alpha Gen II From the dock to the ski area about 15 minutes of moderate to full throttle. Get my skier out and go to full throttle and all I get is sputter, putt, putt, stall, idle...
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    What do I have going on here? 5.7 Merc

    Merc 5.7 TB-V, s/n OL351262<br /><br />Running tip top and noticed while replacing the distributor and rotor these water marks on the manifolds, more so on the starboard than port. Normal? If not, what might have caused what is wrong? <br /><br />jb<br /><br /> <br />
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    Commander 3000 Classic; Service Manual??

    Hello all,<br /><br />Sorry about the shotgun postings.<br /><br />Have a Commander 3000 Classic remote and want to do my own maintenance/troubleshooting. Everyone I've talked to, Merc mechs and Joe Boaters alike, all tell me, "Ahh yeah, leave that thing alone man, it's complicated." Well that...
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    Alpha Impeller Kits...Any Suggestions?

    I have:<br /><br />MERCRUISER (ALPHA 1.47 DRIVE) <br />Serial Number: 0L705485 Model Number: 5121200LS <br /><br />Need to do the impeller and wanted to see if there are any recommended kits. Also, any pearls or pitfalls and how long does the job usually take? Reason I'm doing the impeller is...
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    Loose steering diagnosis steps, A1Gen2

    Hello all,<br /><br />I'm sorry if I've beat this subject to death but it's buggin the livin' @#$% out of me and I know if I give up and relinquish it to the mechanic I'll have no play money for a while.<br /><br />I'm not terribly sure if this is truly a problem per se that needs to be fixed...
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    Short grinding noise when put in gear; Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Hello all,<br /><br />Alpha One, Gen II<br />s/n OL705485<br /><br />Something I have been hearing from the rear of the boat [because I don't know specifically where it is coming from] is a short grinding noise when I put the outdrive in gear. Forward is worse than reverse. The grinding noise...
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    Sloppy steering and sticky throttle

    Well had the boat out this weekend for some watersport fun and, as the thread title alludes to, it was a bit challenging. First the specs:<br /><br />Merc 3000 control<br />5.7L Tb-V, s/n OL351262<br />Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive<br /><br />So, being pulled by the good wife and here are her...
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    Ugly SS Prop

    Hello all,<br /><br />Hope your boating season has started off safe and relatively cheap...<br /><br />What is the best way to clean a stainless steel prop to bring back the luster? I've been told several different ways as well as just leave it alone...but I like my ss prop to look like ss...
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    Big Air Wake Tower...Any Opinions?

    Hello all,<br /><br />I am going to install a tower in the next month and wanted to find out if anyone had any pearls of wisdom or pitfalls they'd like to share about Big Air wakeboard towers. Honestly, I cannot tell much of a difference between any of the aftermarket brands out there from...
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    What Plugs, etc?

    Boat info is:<br /><br />Wellcraft Excalibur 20 Sport<br />Merc 5.7 s/n OL351262<br />Merc Alpha Gen2 s/n OL705484<br /><br />Is there anything else I should buy and change while I'm doing the plugs?<br /><br />Thanks all for your help. jb
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    Audio warning drove me nuts yesterday?!?

    Hello all,<br /><br />Newbie here so if something absolutely idiotic...you know. ;) <br /><br />New to the I/O experience but fairly adept at reading the manual and making the right things progress. Anyhow, I have [by visual inspection only] a '00 Merc 5.7 Thunderbolt V w/2bbl carb. The...
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