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    4.3LX to 350, Merc

    So my 4.3L LX (205hp) block is cracked. I am looking for the cheapest way to get back on the water for a few years until I am ready to upgrade. I know a guy who has a 350 that dropped a valve. He says I can have it for $250 and I can buy parts at whatever cost I can find them for him to install...
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    Shift cable bellows-Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Can anyone give a step-by-step to the quickest and easiest way to swap these out? The manual really sucks on this topic.
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    cracked manifold question

    Got a question about this. I have a 93 merc 4.3LX that has a cracked exhaust manifold. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am assuming that basically this manifold is the same as a car manifold, but with a water jacket around the outside to pass cooling water around and out. The crack I have is in...
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    Bow mount trolling motor install help

    Hey guys,<br /><br />I just picked up a used bow mount motorguide for my grandpa's john boat. I need some help figuring out the best way to mount this. The boat already has an aluminum deck up front to mount to. The problem is, there is no underneath access for the deck, so through bolts are...
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    Mercruiser Gen II leak

    Hi all,<br /><br />I have a leak I am trying to track down. I haven't run the boat yet this year, but it leaked last year and I wanted to address it before taking it out.<br /><br />First, a little history. It is a 93 Sunray that I bought last year. When I bought it, they replaced the shift...
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    4.3L Mercruiser Alpha I gen II leak

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have a 93 Sun Ray Bowrider I purchased over the 4th this year. The last couple of times we were at the lake, we noticed a leak when the boat was sitting. Here are a couple of the observations I have made about the leak:<br /><br />1. It doesn't leak much when underway (at...
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    ThomWV - Depth sounder problems

    ThomWV, I have seen many posts from you on several boards and I have to say I am impressed with your level of knowledge regarding sonar installs. That is why I am trying to grab your attention. (Anyone else's help would be appreciated as well)<br /><br />I just bought a used boat (93 Sunray...
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    Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

    I have a problem. I just bought an open bow runabout and the depth finder doesn't work right. It just reads 2 feet constantly. (I know the main channel at the lake of the ozarks is deeper than that.)The digital gauge in the dash says it is made by Leisure Electronics(?).<br /><br />So, two...
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    need help with dieseling issue

    I have read several posts regarding the issue with the carburated Merc engines dieseling. My 1993 4.3L LX is doing this also.<br /><br />I found the service bulletin and figured I would start with the least expensive fixes. So, I am going to check the timing, lower the idle, and increase the...
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    Where can I find info on my boat? (Sun Ray)

    I just bought a 1993 Sun Ray 20' BR with a 4.3L 205 HP engine. I have the serial number and everything, but apparently Sun Ray doesn't exist any longer. Where can I get info such as specs, owner's manual, etc.?
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    newbie question about mercruiser 305 / Alpha one Outdrive

    Hello, I am new to boating. In fact, I am looking at buying my first boat. I have found one, a 91 Regal Valanti 200 with a 180 HP Mercruiser 305 / Alpha one outdrive.<br /><br />Here's where my problem comes in. The dealer was ready to sell it to me, but they did their inspection first and found...
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