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    temp gauge jumps between 175F and 250F

    The Faria temperature gauge on my 87 sea ray seville 17BR 3.0L mercrusier jumps back and forth (instantaneously) between 175F and 250F with a delay of about 4-5 seconds (re :reads 175F for 5 secs then jumps to 250F and stays for 5 secs). I've checked the actual engine block temperature with my...
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    1977 Sea Ray 220 Hard Top Overnighter

    I'm considering the purchase of a 1977 Sea Ray Hard Top 220 Overnighter. Aesthetically the boat in in very good condition. It comes with a 350 mercruiser. My questions are with the integrity of the fiberglas boats from this era and also mechanically in regards to the power package. How...
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    Engine Hours How Much is too much?

    I'm considering the purchase of a 1998 Sea Ray 210 with a 5.0L Mercruiser 220 HP with an Alpha series outdrive used in fresh water only. The listing says 485 hours on the engine. My question is this: is this considered a lot of hours? What is the typical life expectancy of this type of...
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    Special Lubricant 101

    Getting my boat put away for the winter and while reading up on the lubrication requirements for the steering system the manual specifies Special Lubricant 101 for the steering cable end and the pivot bolts (see attached sketch). This lubricant is quite expensive and as far as I can see the...
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    What Service Manual Do I Need?

    I'm looking to pick up a second hand OEM manual off ebay for my 1987 Mercrusier 3.0L 130 HP engine. I found a listing of the Mercuriser service manuals by number on this site http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=103451 #8 90-44553 1985-1989 Engines - Mercury Marine 4 Cyl. Does...
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    Another Winterizing Question

    This is my first attempt at winterizing. My question has to do with making sure the anti-freeze works its way into the sea water intake in the outdrive. Will gravity look after this? I'm guessing the answer is yes but it gets mighty cold in these parts and I don't want to take a chance on...
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    Drain Plugs on Mercrusier 3.0

    I've searched the sticky's but can't find a manaul or a sketch of my 1987 Mercruiser 3.0L engine showing the location of the drain plugs. This is my first attempt at DIY winterizing. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, Bob
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    1995 Four Winns 19' Bowrider OMC

    Looking at purchasing a 1995 Four Winns 19' bowrider with a V-8 I/O OMC with Volvo Penta 5.0. I have 1 summer of boating under my belt with a 1987 3.0L mercrusier 130 hp with an Alpha one drive. I'm quite happy with this power package. I'd love to get advice and opinions on this system. I've...
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    V-8 I/O OMC with Volvo Penta 5.0 Advice Please

    Looking at purchasing a 1995 Four Winns 19' bowrider with a V-8 I/O OMC with Volvo Penta 5.0. I have 1 summer of boating under my belt with a 1987 3.0L mercrusier 130 hp with an Alpha one drive. I'm quite happy with this power package. I'd love to get advice and opinions on this system. I've...
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    Fluctuating Temperature Gauge

    re: 1987 Merc 3.0L w/Alpha One Drive, Faria Gauge I reported in another thread that my temperature gauge was reading very low, just under 100F. It's been reading this way all summer. I bought a new T-stat and gasket but have not replaced it. Today while running the boat on the lake the gauge...
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    Thermostat Replacement Procedure Merc 3.0

    So far this forum has been great for me, a novice boater. Thanks! My 87 Mercrusier 3.0 L 130 HP with an Alpha One Drive is running cool at about 100F. From what I've been able to read on-line it should run around 160F. I'm looking to troubleshoot this myself but like I said I'm a novice and...
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    Tachometer Question

    The Faris tach on my 87 Sea Ray BR17, Mercruiser 3.0 L Alpha One Drive, will at times go to zero while I'm cruising normally in the 3000-3500 RPM range. When I tap the glass cover the needle comes back reasonably close to the previous reading. When I shut down and restart it fixes the problem...
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    Humminbird Dimension D-3 600 Sonar Fish Finder

    Trying to figure out what could be wrong with the head or display unit. This is an early 90's vintage unit. When the power is turned on it tries three times to power up and then shuts down and will not re-start unless I pull the power cord and re-insert it. I've tried it both with the motor...
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    Gas Tank Overflow Problem?

    re: 1987 Sea Ray Seville 18' Bowrider w/Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha One Outdrive This is my first boat and so far it's been a good purchase. I have a question about gas running out of the overflow when filling. Is this normal? It happens every time. The gas station attendant at the marina is...
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    Alternator Belt Replacement Procedure

    Hello fellow boaters: The weather is looking good for the weekend and my alternator belt is shot. I'm looking for a procedure to replace the belt on my 1987 mercrusier 3.0L, 4 cylinder 130 HP engine. Can anyone help? Thanks, Bob
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    Power Steering Issues

    re: My 1987 Sea Ray Seville w/ Mercrusier 3.0L Alpha One Drive I've noticed lately the power steering is rough. In other words when I turn the wheel it doesn't always turn smoothly. Upon start-up the belts squeal loudly at low RPM's and then it disappears once the boat is on plane. The...
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    Winter Storage Indoor or Outdoor?

    I'm new to boating and live in NB Canada where the winters are severe. Indoor storage is obviously the best but it will cost me $68/mth for 7 months or about $500. I can store it outside for free. It has the factory covers plus I purchased an aftermarket cover that I use in the summer. I...
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    Skeg Repair Causing Problems?

    OK, so I'm new to boating. I purchased a 18 ft 1987 SeaRay bowrider. Third time out I hit a rock and destroy my prop and rip off 90% of the skeg. I replaced the prop and it worked well for 2 outings, no vibrations and good control. On the advice of experienced boaters I had a local machine...
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