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    Shift adjustments for a Counter Rotator

    I'm using this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s_tgevX2aI to make adjustments for my newly installed CR full sterndrive (upper and lower). It will go into reverse without issue, but forward not very well, lots of clunking and then when it seems to me into gear, I get a thud thud thud...
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    How to determine the upper unit gear ratio for mercruiser 4.3L v6

    I'm looking at replacing my upper unit (R rotation) on a 1990 mercruiser setup (Doral Monticello), how do I determine the gear ratio that I need? I see units available with 1.62 or 1.81 etc The boat has twin mercruiser v6's. Engine (starboard) serial number is 0C767853 Cheers and thanks
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    1990 Doral Monticello - sticky throttle and shift cables

    I have a 1990 Monticello with twin 4.3L mercs. I used it all last summer (75hrs) without any real issues, but my shift cables are very sticky and I have a hard time making small adjustments, particularly when trying to de-throttle. I was thinking the cables need to be replaced. Before doing that...
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    Warm restart and low speed stall issue

    Hi all Boat is: 1991 Startcraft Eurosport Mercruiser 5.0L (LX) V8 (19") bowrider. Last summer i bought the boat at auction. It had sat for 3 years. I replaced the starter, fuel pump and alternator and had a decent working boat all last summer (60+ hours). The only 'issue' I was having was I...
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    warm restart issues, low speed stall

    Hi all Boat is: 1991 Startcraft Eurosport Mercruiser 5.0L (LX) V8 (19") bowrider. Last summer i bought the boat at auction. It had sat for 3 years. I replaced the starter, fuel pump and alternator and had a decent working boat all last summer (60+ hours). The only 'issue' I was having was I...
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