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    Fuel pump mechanical? electric?

    I currently have 1986 4.3l mercruiser and after reading some of the fuel pump posts I realized that my fuel pump is an electric automotive one (previous owner did it) The motor requires an mechanical one and I do not want to put a mechanical one on is there an electric marine one that I could...
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    Swim platform brackets

    I am installing a swim platform on my 1986 Fourwinns and I am needing some brackets. I found some aluminum ones on ebay for $40.00 a peice. I would really like to go cheaper is there any suggestions that you guys have. Can I make the brackets out of steel and powder coat them?
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    Impeller

    This is the first time replacing the impeller on my 1986 mercruiser alpha one. Everything went fine but the old water pick up tube was melted and the new impeller didn't just slide into the housing i had to twist it in. Is this normal? Here is a picture of the old stuff.
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    Which Impeller

    I am trying to replace the impeller on my 1986 mercruiser alpha 1 and I have no clue which one to get. The sereial number on the bell housing is worn off so what are my options?
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    where to buy u-joints

    Where is a good place to buy u-joints for a 1986 4.3l mercruiser? My local shop is not really an option.
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    u-joints? Outdrive?

    I have an 86 4.3l Mercruiser I had the shop replace the steering cable which costs $830.00 and now there is a knocking coming from between the engine and the outdrive right there at the transom. I'm thinking it is the ujoints. I'm not trying to blame the shop but is there something they could of...
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    transom thickness

    I have a 1986 fourwinns and I am putting a new swim platform on and am wanting to go all the way through the transom with some carriage bolts. How thick is the transom?
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    Few Problems

    I have a 1986 Fourwinns 19 footer with a 4.3l mercruiser alpha one. I recentley put on a new holley carb (rebuilt) and 19 Pitch prop and new pcv valves. I can not get the boat to plane and the RPMS will only go up to 3,000 should I try a new prop or should be worried about the rebuilt carb not...
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    Throttle Control Removal

    I am redoing the interior on my 1986 fourwinns and I can't seem to get the throtte control lever off it has a mercruiser 4.3l with a alpha one on it. I have removed all the screws and tugged on it a bit. Is there anything special that I am missing other than brute force. This is the best Picture...
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