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    95 Alpha 1 Steering Slack

    Engine is 5.0L and it has power steering. I can turn the steering wheel about 5 or so degrees (maybe 1 inch in travel) without turning the boat. It doesn't seem to be a very big issue when going fast, but going slowly, it is very annoying. I know there is a way to adjust this out on a...
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    Bayliner, good?, bad? when did they improve

    Just wanted to open a can of worms and this post may get moved, but I have a mercrusier now, so I spend more time on this particular forum. I have been a bayliner owner for 6-7 years. I really liked my first, a 1990 18' capri with a force 90, then a rebuilt force 90 and then a mercury 115...
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    Bayliner, good?, bad? when did they improve

    Just wanted to open a can of worms and this post may get moved, but I have a mercrusier now, so I spend more time on this particular forum. I have been a bayliner owner for 6-7 years. I really liked my first, a 1990 18' capri with a force 90, then a rebuilt force 90 and then a mercury 115...
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    Mercrusier 5.0 Horsepower Rating

    All,<br /><br />I have just purchased a 95 bayliner 2050 SS that has a 5.0 mercruiser. I can't find the hp rating on it anywhere. I'm probably not looking in the right place. The previous owner said he thought it was 205, but I thought that was a little low for a V-8 of this model. I had a...
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    4.3 4bbl vs. 5.0 2bbl

    Which is preferred?<br />What are the advantages of each?<br />Which one get's better fuel economy; @ WOT? Cruising?<br />Which one is faster?<br /><br />HP ratings are close, but I'm used to having OB's so I'm interested in the powerband characteristics of both.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kevin
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    Yamaha Stern Drive 5.0 about to purchase

    All,<br /><br />I am looking @ a boat with a 5.0 Yamaha stern drive. I've always had good luck with Yamaha products but they have all had wheels. I have been reading some posts here on iboats, and I am, so far, concerned that it will be hard to find a mechanic and parts may be scarce. Have...
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    bench start 89 Evinrude Tracker

    I'm attempting to start an evinrude 70 hp on the bench, and I was wondering if anyone knew what color the ignition wire is, and if I have to connect anything else. Can I just put 12V to the ignition wire and jump the solenoid to crank.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />k
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    lower unit wear sleeve replacement

    I just wanted to add this to the forum in case someone runs across this problem. I just performed this job, and mercury calls for a special tool to replace the wear sleeve.<br /><br />To remove the sleeve, I used a pipe wrench and a pair of channel locks. I just twisted and pulled until it...
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    Mercury 70 hp sag @ WOT

    I have a newly aquired '87 70 hp Mercury on a 24' Suntracker. It has a 13p prop and pushes it along @ about 19-20 mph with 2 people and 17-18 mph with 6 people and some gear. All in all, i'm satisfied, but it is sagging @ WOT. It will go as good and sounds better if I push the throttle up to...
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    90 Merc Inline 4 rebuild...scared!

    I'm rebuilding a 90 model 100hp inline 4. I am happy so far with how things have gone, but I am scared about one thing. The size of the holes on the brass fittings that feed the bottom 2 cylinders when the engine is at low rpm's. They are so tiny, and I am not sure how they work. The do have...
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    1990 115 Merc

    Actually, it's a 100, with 115 carbs. I think I may have sucked a washer into the bottom cylinder and really screwed things up. Took a chunk out of one intake port. <br /><br />My questions are:<br /><br />I am going to get that cylinder re-sleeved but there are some knicks and melted metal...
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    84 Mercury Outboard

    Does anybody know if this engine's hp was rated at the prop or flywheel. Somebody mentioned once that it became standard around 83, but I didn't know if that was for all makes.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kevin
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    1984 Suntracker Pontoon value

    Hey all, I'm looking into buying a 1984 suntracker pontoon, and was wondering what it was worth. I can't find it in the NADA guide.<br /><br />Any help would be appreciated<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kevin
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    marine cranking amps

    Does anyone know the difference in marine cranking amps and cca or cranking amps? I hope the marine equals cca, but I doubt it.<br /><br />Kev
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    mariner 30, sucking air??

    90 model or so, and we have to run in on half choke to make it go very well. Can't tell that it would be sucking air from anywhere, but there is also a screw on the bottom of the carb, possibly for the main jet. Anyone know this setting? Thanks in advance!!
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