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    1989 Allante cuddy cabin

    Any one here own one of these boats?
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    Testing Nav/Anc switch

    Hello all! I am having one biatch of a time getting my Nav/Anc lights to work properly! so I thought I would start with the switch. power etc are all ok! Is there a way to test this switch? to see if it is functional it is a paddle switch on-off-on with 5 spade connectors on it.I have taken a...
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    MerCarb float settings

    I have a dilema with float settings The rebuild kit has specs of 3/8" for up and 1-3/32" for hanging. When I go to the manual it has 1/4" in up position and 1-3/4" hanging. I used the rebuild specs and it started but in a minute it flooded terribly kinda hate to go by trial and error with gas...
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    wiring help

    My merc 1989 4.3 L I had it out for hull repair,when I reinstalled motor and hooked up all the wiring, It started fine,and everything gauges etc seem ok. But I do have a tan wire with blue striping near where the wiring connector on the port side elbow is located and I have no idea where this...
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    Drip in carb

    I had a marine shop do a overhaul on my mercruiser carb in nov of 2010 I then found gas tank leak and bad stringers , all were fixed and motor installed! (May of 2011) tried to start motor it started fine and runs fine for about 10 minutes then a drip apears in the carb and motor starts to...
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    Problems aligning motor

    Went to align 4.3 mercruiser alpha 1 and really ran into some snags We installed motor, torqued rear motor mounts set front down on mounts and fastened in with lag bolts, using the front motor mounts we adjusted so that the alignment tool went in easily, and the spline grease marks were all even...
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    corroded block water fitting

    The petcock water fitting on the block is built up so as I can not reinstall the petcock . Is there a way to loosen this residue other than tap and die !? 1989 4.3 L alpha one.
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    Transom Plate

    after putting in a new transom and stringers motor mounts etc.When I went to install the inner transom plate I found it did not fit flat on the transom. It was fine at the top and middle but at the bottom it dipped in to the lower starboard hole I would say just about a little more then a 1/16"...
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    Fuel System

    I am looking to install a fuel water separator in a different location(I had it mounted in the bilge)but would like to move it up. is there a "best place" for this filter I was thinking of possibly making a hanger out of 1/8" alum. and fastening to the exhaust manifold,same location as the...
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    What Year

    Hello all!! I have a Honda 9.9 HP outboard I bought it used and don't remember or can't find if the seller told me the year. Anyway the #'s are BABL - 1202211 (BF9,9A) would appreciate if anyone could help me out with this! TIA:redface:
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    Install new tilt & trim sensors

    Hello! I am thinking of replacing my non functional tilt and trim with new ones is this much of a job? I have the Alpha one mercruiser drive and have it off the boat doing some other work on it. If anyone has any info would be appreciated.
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    Removing outdrive

    Hello! I have to completly remove my Mercruiser Alpha one out drive from my boat. So far I have removed the leg and motor,is there any advice on removing the gimball housing or rather is there a fairly simple way to do this.I have never removed this part before so would appreciate any advice! I...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L manifolds and Risers

    My engine is a 1989 mercruiser and have not been cleaned since then. the boat was mainly in fresh water except for the past 10 years then just in and out and flushed after every use. Having said that would like opinions on if these have reached their life expectancy or can I still acid treat or...
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    Replacing inboard gas tank

    My present aluminum gas tank has several corrosion holes at the transom end and I don't think it will be possible or safe to repair. I'm thinking I would like to go with plastic tank but am having a problem locating one that will fit in my space . so am looking possibly to have one custom built...
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    stringer Repair

    :mad:my first attempt at repairing spongy motor mount :mad:
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