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    Grounding on Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Could someone please point me in the right direction. Where do these wires attach? The trim cylinders where replace just prior to me purchasing boat. Thanks
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    High speed run finally

    Thanks to everyone for your help! Temp went from 170 to about 190 during the WOT 4700 50 mph. I'm going to replace the water pump. That's about all that I haven't replaced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJG1HfD5w0
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    HELP! Boat is in reverse when lever is forward.

    Re: HELP! Boat is in reverse when lever is forward. The photo "foot_gear toward front" is with the throttle/gear lever pushed forward. Looking at the rear of boat the prop locks cw and clicks ccw. This currently make the boat go in reverse. Couldn't get foot_gear forward to upload...it is...
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    HELP! Boat is in reverse when lever is forward.

    My boat goes backward with the lever forward and reverse when the throttle lever is pushed forward. The prop is a SKU: #48-832834A45 Manufacturer: Mercury Marine Brand: Black Max Material: Aluminum Diameter: 14? Pitch: 23? Blades: 3 Rotation: Standard (Clockwise) This alpha 1 gen 2ser#...
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    Spark Plug Diag and wont run above 2700-3000 rpm

    Hello, I'm still working on this 4.3 ser# 0m099909 with TKS. Background, I bought this boat at a "as is where is" price with the with owner saying its starts but need carb work. I replace the plugs, wires, cap, rotor and coil and some cooling system parts. Took it to the ramp and lowered it...
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    4.3 Strange Temp while running on muffs

    Re: 4.3 Strange Temp while running on muffs This makes sense...but I didn't put it on the gasket with the rivets. I didn't have the cork gasket, which is on the other side of thermostat, so I used perfect seal instead. Item number 3 Thanks for the input!
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    4.3 Strange Temp while running on muffs

    I have a 4.3 ser# 0m099909 with tks that was in salt and not flushed correctly. I posted this http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/should-i-replace-risers-manifold-4-3-a-590183.html after the recommendations I received. I replaced the exhaust manifolds, risers, two...
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    4.3 Intake rust

    Well still working on this Chaparral 180. Trying to decide to remove intake and clean. I looked through the thermostat hole and cleaned the two water passages of rust. I am replacing manifold and risers but it looks like from the picture below that those are the only two water passages. I know...
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    Pitting on impeller gasket surface

    Hey guy, Gonna put some gasket sealer on this before I install the plate. Anything I need to watch out for? http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/vman858/2002%20180se%20Chaparral/Lower%20unit%20impeller/DSCN6406_zpsb47a3fcf.jpg As always THANKS!
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    Another spark plug question 4.3

    Hope someone can help, I thought I hd this stright, but when I pulled out a 41-93xx can remember the rest, see picture. The spark arrestor states MR43LTS, a bought the NGK BPR6ES. My serial number is 0M099909, carb version, notice the difference in lenght. Should I get the AC, order MR43LTS or...
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    Should I replace risers and manifold? 4.3

    Hello, New boat to me a 2002 Chaparral with 4.3 2bbl ser# M099909. I started it for the first time on muffs and noticed starboard side was hot to the touch and port was just warm. So to error on side of caution I decided to have a look. What do you guys think? Clean or replace manifold and...
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