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    Broken Exhaust Shutter-Does it Matter?

    Engine is 1995 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha 1 IB/OB, mounted in a 20 ft. Regal Boat<br />While doing end of season servicing, including checking my water pump impeller, the service shop found an "extra" brass part laying on the impeller.<br />The shop found it to be a broken "exhaust water shutter,"...
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    Broken Exhaust Shutter-Does it Matter?

    Engine is 1995 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha 1 IB/OB, mounted in a 20 ft. Regal Boat<br />While doing end of season servicing, including checking my water pump impeller, the service shop found an "extra" brass part laying on the impeller.<br />The shop found it to be a broken "exhaust water shutter,"...
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    OMC Stern Drives- Dinosaurs or OK?

    I am considering a first boat purchase, probably under 20 ft Bowrider, 1987-1993,I/O equipped. My questions are:<br />a. One potential boat has a 1988-9, 4.3 OMC Cobra, with OMC stern drive. Reliable sources are saying to stay away from OMC, as parts & service are going to become tough to...
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    OMC Stern Drives- Dinosaurs or OK?

    I am considering a first boat purchase, probably under 20 ft Bowrider, 1987-1993,I/O equipped. My questions are:<br />a. One potential boat has a 1988-9, 4.3 OMC Cobra, with OMC stern drive. Reliable sources are saying to stay away from OMC, as parts & service are going to become tough to...
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