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    Mercruiser 20ft Mariah taking on water

    At the beginning of season, I had my gimbal bearing, bellows replaced, impeller/oil all done. It does stay in the water and never took on water other than what was brought in after getting out of the lake. I am taking the boat back to mechanic tomorrow, but curious where could water be coming in...
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    1993 Mercruiser 350 w/carb, able to change EFI?

    I have a Mercruiser 350 in my boat with around 350 hours, she runs great but I am thinking I would like to add EFI to it. Has anyone done this before, was it easy to yourself and what was the rough price of doing it? I am fairly mechanical....so I prefer to save some $$$$ and do myself if at...
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    350 mercruiser/Alpha one-ticks when turns

    I have a 93' Mariah 20ft Talari with a 350 Merc Alpha one drive. I noticed the last couple of times we took the boat out when turning the drive sounds like it moaning/light ticking only when I turn. I am guessing it's the gimbal bearing that's going to need to be replaced soon. Am I thinking in...
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    7.4 merc 1996 Hard to start

    I have 1996 mercruiser 7.4 carb engine. I put two new batteries in last spring, along with Noco Genius charger. Everything ran great over the summer, I went out to the boat this past weekend to check her out and went to start her and the batteries seemed like they were half charged. I look at...
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    Mercruiser fuel pump tensioner help

    So I have a 96 mercruiser, I had to put a new v-drive belt on my fuel pump. I got everything on but I can't keep tension on it. Is there a trick to tighten this freakin bolt for the tensioner? I'm about ready to put a bullet in this motor lol!
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    Need 1996 Merc V-drive belts

    I broke my fuel pump belt. So since I'm going to replace that one I might as well replace the others. Does anyone have the part numbers and diagram? It's a carb 7.4 merc
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    96 merc 7.4 - New carb - install price?

    So recently bought a boat, prior owner put a non-marine carb on the boat.....yes I know, what an idiot! So a local marine mechanic is working up a price for me to get a new carb, vent hose off manifolds, and a tune-up on the motor. I will have his written estimate tomorrow, but I'm...
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    how to add anchor? 2855 cierra

    I have a 1996 Cierra, it doesn't have an anchor system. It does have a rope/chain hole, I but no idea how I can add. If anyone has added, pictures or your help would be great to read how you added to your boat.
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    96 Bayliner Ciera 2855

    I recently purchased a 2855, the boat at one time had a windlass on it. There is a small hole towards the bow starboard, near the front cleat. Its probably as big around as a coke can, will a standard vertical windlass work? It seems odd since its offset from the center of the boat. I have a...
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    Hard to replace steering wheel ?

    I want to replace my steering wheel for my Bayliner Cierra 2855. Is it a pain? Will I need a puller? Or it a take off a big nut, buy and replace?
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    1986 merc coolant reservoir bottle

    I have a merc 260 with a heat exchanger, I purchased the boat late summer and have been working on her since. I need to locate a reservoir bottle for my heat exchanger.....and then not sure how to place in my boat. Does it matter, high, level or below the exchanger? Anyone have pictures of their...
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    big difference between OEM/Aftermarket manifolds

    I am going to purchase new manifolds soon, but there is a considerable price difference between aftermarket and original. Any one have experirence with aftermarket ones being bad? I don't want to spend the time changing and find out they suck
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    merc 350 - what does an oil cooler do?

    My boat is closed cooler with an oil cooler. I've never had a boat with one. Its 1986 sea ray 260 merc, I am wanting to take it off today to make sure its clear of debris so was curious as to what it actually does and is it a pain to take off
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    1986 merc 260-heat exchanger

    Can a bad heat exchanger make your motor overheat? Rather than buying a new one, can an average radiator shop fix/rebuild one? I heard you can by-pass and make my motor no longer closed cooled (50/50), is that true?
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    260 Mercruiser - Still Overheating

    I have a 1986 260 (350) Mercruiser with closed cooling system. I have been having an issue lately with the motor overheating, I took the boat out, replaced the foot impeller(old one was in perfect shape). I have recently taken the circulating pump out and replaced along with all the hoses that...
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