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    3.0L Merc Aplha 1 Outdrive Rattle?

    97 Merc 3.0L 18ft Runabout, Alpha 1 outdrive. During boating all day on the water, boat ran great, no problems, no noises. While flushing on the ears, the outdrive (not in gear) sounded like a rattle. Example: like loose exhaust on an old car. If you rev up in neatrual, the rattle follows...
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    Errr Yam... 99 GP 760

    Hey Everyone, Working on a 99 Yam GP760. My first ski to work on, just FYI. Getting a small stream of water out the exhaust and white smoke with running on the flush kit. I had already done a new piston/ring job on the ski and have a new gasket on top of the head. I have pulled the plugs and...
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    Flat Spot @ 1/2 throttle Merc 3.0 Alpha 1 drive

    Hello, Im a new I/O owner... formerly a Force Outboard Poster! Just got a 98 Wellcraft Merc 3.0L Alpha 1 Drive, and im VERY new to I/O motors, but somewhat mechanical! Boat has some small issues that I have already fixed, but one that I have not pinned down is. Boat Starts fine... No Wake Speed...
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    1990 Force 50 Prop Questions

    Hello All! <br />I have a spun prop and started doing research on them. I love knowing my options! This is a 1990 16'7" Bayliner with a 1990 Force 50 motor. This motor has the Pin Style Prop on it. I do plan on having the Hub rebuild on my old prop, but Im shopping for a second primary prop and...
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    1990 Force 50 Prop Questions

    Hello All! <br />I have a spun prop and started doing research on them. I love knowing my options! This is a 1990 16'7" Bayliner with a 1990 Force 50 motor. This motor has the Pin Style Prop on it. I do plan on having the Hub rebuild on my old prop, but Im shopping for a second primary prop and...
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    1990 Force 50 Slips out at high RPM

    Hello, first time poster! Little background: 1990 17ft Bayliner with 1990 Force 50. Purchased from family, somewhat cared for at a charity price. Im meticulous on my vehicles, restored a few vehicles frame off, so somewhat mechanically inclined... but first time boat owner. Had the boat for 1...
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