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    89 Ski Challenger 351W DD Maintenance

    Re: 89 Ski Challenger 351W DD Maintenance Bond-o .. The transmission is a Velvet Drive Model 10-17-004 serial #35420. I am posting a picture of the tag on the transmission. I was not able to find any tags on the motor. Their is a US Marine tag on the valve cover but all the numbers on the...
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    89 Ski Challenger 351W DD Maintenance

    I am looking for tuneup specifications and information on how to service the transmission. I have been unable to locate a repair manual that covers this boat. Any assistance would be appreciated. I purchased the boat last summer from a family member and love it. Just trying to make sure I take...
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    Merc 470 Alpha 1 knocking please help

    I have a 1982 Glastron with a 470 in it. Last year I updated the outdrive with a used Alpha one. The outdrive was professionaly serviced and installed on the boat. The boat has been in storage since that time and now I am ready to ride. I pulled the boat out and ran it on the muffs with no...
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    Need advice on Purchase

    Gentlemen, I am looking at a 1982 Dixie Super Ski with a 5.7 merc. The boat has been restores and is really nice. However, when I went to look at the boat, there was water in the oil (milky dipstick). I immediately advised the guy that he did not have the boat priced to compensate for a cracked...
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    Fast Idle Wont Work on Quicksilver Control

    I have a 1985 Mariner 40EL on a Landau Pontoon Boat with a Quicksilver Side mount controls. The controls work great except the Fast Idle Button. I have taken the controls off the boat and tried to lubricate the area of the fast idle button with no help. Unfortunately I have not been able to...
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    82 470 Pre-Alpha Shifting issue, Need Help.

    82 Glastron/Carlson C-537, 470 with pre aplpha outdirve. When I put the boat in the water and put it in gear for the first time (forward and reverse). The drive is grinding going into gear. By the time it drops in, I am at throttle so the boat drop in gear and takes off. Makes me look pretty...
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    need Pre-alpha upper seal replacement instructions

    My drive is losing oil into the drive shaft bellows. I am told that I need to replace the upper seals. 1. Can anyone provide instructions for doing so? 2. Can anyone tell me how to pressure test my outdrive? Thanks Tom
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    82 Mercruiser 470 help

    I recently purchased a 1982 Glastron c-537 with a 470 Mercruiser and pre-Alpha outdrive. I have read all the previous threads and looking for a little more info. Previously, I have added a new gas tank, rebuilt carb, starter solonoid, replaced the water pump seals, new hoses. Motor now starts...
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