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    How Much Water Can They Take?

    My neighbor, a boat owner for 20+ years, is trying to convince me that hosing down the instrument panel's gauges with water after boat use is perfectly fine and won't do them ANY damage. He said he's been doing it on his boats all his life... To me, that's simply INSANE! :eek: What do you all...
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    Part Number For Service Manual

    Hello evryone: Can someone tell me the part number for MerCruiser OEM Service Manual #25? I like to get a hold of a copy. Thanks! Andy
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    Merc OEM Service Manuals

    I like to purchase the OEM Merc Service Manuals, but not sure if #18 and #14are the correct ones for my engine. Can someone confirm these are the applicable Service Manuals for my Mercruiser I/O Alpha One? MerCruiser Service Manual #18 GM V-6 262 CID/4.3L MerCruiser Service Manual #14 Stern...
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    "Phantom" Wire

    My '06 Merc 4.3L carb 190HP engine has a loose, (phantom), black wire behind the Flame Arrestor that I don't know where it goes. I searched for loose screws/connectors, but could not find any. The wire is a thin, black wire with a round, flat connector at the end. Being its a black-colored wire...
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    Merc 4.3 Stalls At High Rpm...

    My 2006 Mercruiser 4.3L Carb 190HP I/O ran fine for about 45 minutes before dying/stalling out while underway and without warning at about 1800 RPM. I tried to start up the engine but it was completely dead; no engine cranking sound, no audio warning alarm either. I checked all electrical...
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    Old Gasoline

    I have about 1/4 tank (aprox 9.5 gallons) of old gas (regular unleaded) in my 38 gallons gas tank. This gas is about 10 months old and, due to ignorance, was not treated with a gas stabilizer previous the subsequent 10-month boat storage. The engine starts OK and was recently sea-tested for...
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    Trim Position When Storing I/O

    Another newbie question but, I read somewhere that when storing an sterndrive engine is important to store it in the trimmed DOWN position, is this true and correct? Can you please explain why? Thank you again guys, I luv this site! Andy
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    AlphaOne Trim Release Valve

    HELP! Can someone tell me where is the Trim Release Valve located on my 06 Merc 4.3 AlphaOne I/O engine? I understand it is usually a very small screw somewhere on the outdrive, but can't seem to find it... :confused:
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    Trailer Walk Ramp/Plank

    I am considering installing a walk ramp to my trailer to avoid getting wet when launching and retrieving my boat. I've seeing them advertized online in lenghts 24" and 36" long. Can you share your comments and experiences with these ramps? Can you recommend one? Thanks, Andy
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Seawater Pump

    Anyone had any luck with Mercruiser covering a faulty seawater pump (+ labor) by their manufacturer warranty? The mechanic said it was not a covered item since the pump was a "rubber part" so I needed to foot the $300.00 repair bill... :mad: :mad: :mad:
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    Mercruiser Extended Warranty

    My Mercruiser Manufacturer Limited Warranty is about to expire on my AlphaOne 4.3L within the next 60 days. I am seriously considering purchasing an extended warranty from Mercury Marine, but I was wondering if there is anyone out there that have dealt with other Companies that sell such...
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    Engine Sputtering

    I have a 1-year old Mercruiser AlphaOne 4.3L (carburated) I/O engine on my '06 Mariah bowrider. Everytime I shut off the engine (after being warmed up), it sputters and coughs for a good 15-20 seconds before finally shutting off. Almost immediately you could smell gasoline fumes coming off...
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