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    Mercruiser 3.7 Diagrams

    I have been searching online for an online diagram for my motor. Does anyone have a link they mind giving me. I want to look at it, and get to know the name of some parts and what they do. I know most, but would like to just educate myself. Thanks in advance for any help! <br /><br />P.S. I do...
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    Oil Leaking Problems

    I have an 89 Raven Runabout 18.5ft., with a 3.7 Merc Alpha-1. I took my boat out the other weekend for the first time this year. The boat ran great, over the winter I changed all oils and did a little maintenance. Well after running the boat for a couple of hours, I came back home and put the...
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    Building a new engine cover

    I have an 89 Raven Runabout, this winter I have replaced both back to backs. Plus the back two singles on each side of the engine, also I recovered the bow seats and vinyl. The only thing left is to build a new engine cover, the one that's on it is in good shape, but I want to recover to match...
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    New Stripes

    Can anyone give me some advice on where a good place to find some stripes for my boat? I have a 18.5 foot boat so any help would be great !! Thanks<br /><br />Shane
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    Free good Seats

    I saw where on another topic "stiff nibbles" gave away some motor parts that he didn't need any longer. I thought I would do the same if someone needs these they are more than welcome to have them. I have two back to back seats, no dry rot or rips at all(very little fade on tops) I replaced them...
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    Lakes in Georgia

    I was curious if anyone has any experience on some lakes in my neck of the woods in GA. I usually go to a lake that is within five miles of my house(allatoona) and I have drivin to Lanier, but was curious of some other smaller lakes that are less crowded that somebody might know about. IE. Lake...
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    What is GPS

    I have heard for years, and through past post on IBOATs about GPS. I have never taken the time to learn anything about what actualy a GPS modual can do for you. Can anyone give me a quick overview of what it does, also what I should look for when buying. I know your prob. thinking what someone...
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    Boat Canopy

    I have been looking for a canopy for ever for my boat. Well I finally found one on Ebay, I got this canopy at an awsome price. This canopy is in great shape, it only needs one one of the clasp that holds from the main frame to one of the other bars. Long story short, can anyone give me a website...
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    Radio/CD Installation

    I am pretty good with some motor stuff, but I am going to be installing a new cd player. Can anyone send or tell me wiring instructions. The boat has been pre-wired for the older tape/radio but I am adding new speakers, plus it's not the same plugs as the prior radio. I might be asking on the...
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    Bimini Top - New

    I have an 89 raven-runabout, I am looking for a new top for my boat. I did look on iboats.com, but I don't like buying tops with out seeing some sort of picture first. Can someone give me a little direction to go with out this new top costing me an arm and a leg? thanks in advance!
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    Boat Manufactures going out of business

    I have an 1989 Raven Runabout with a mercruiser/alpha one. They no longer make this boat and was curious on whats normally the main reason they(mfg)go out of business. I'm asking just because I am curious, parts are easy to find for the motor and the drive(of course still made). I got this boat...
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    How to Check my Steering

    I have an 89 I/O Mercruiser/Alpha One RAVEN (only made I think one year). I bought this boat in Aug. of 2004. The boat runs great, but I noticed the last couple of runs before pulling out of the water that the steering started to stiffen up bad. It only does it when I am going slow though. Do...
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    Radio/CD Rewiring

    I have an 89 raven runabout. I currently have a tape player with speaker in the dash of my boat. I am doing a winter project and adding a new cd player with all new speakers. Can someone tell me if this is going to be a huge deal? Or if it's something that should be done some what easy. I am...
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    Spilled Oil

    Well I decided to change my oil this weekend, all was going well untill I took the oil filter off with greasy hands. Low and behold I dropped the filter and spilled oil everywhere. Its all over the floor beside the motor, also on my power steering pump, and then of course it feel into the motor...
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    Mercruiser Starter Vs. Auto Starter?

    I have a 4-banger, merc/alpha-1 89'. I am going to replace the starter this winter (sounds like it might be going bad). I know everyone will suggest I stay with marine equipment, but is there really that much difference with the starters? I am just curious because I can get an auto one for less...
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    Running Hot While @ Idle Speed

    On my last run for the season, I was going through a no-wake zone for about 1/4 of mile. The boat started to over heat towards the end. Is there anything in particular thing that would cause this? It's a Mercruise/I/O 3.7 Alpha One 1989. The boat was running fine, while pulling the kids on the...
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    Drain Plugs on a Mercruiser/Alpha 1

    Can anyone give me an idea of where to find a drain plug on an 89' mercruiser 3.7? Are they underneath the manifolds?
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    Outdrive Oil Pump??

    I have started to change the outdrive oil in my my Mercruiser / Alpha 1, but I don't have a pump to put the oil back in. Can someone give me a link to find a pump to purchase? I bought the oil last week, but the marina is closed for a week or so. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Changing the oil in the outdrives

    I have a 3.7 mercruiser Alpha One, I'm new to doing all the oil changes myself....anyway I have read about how to change the oil in the drive, but I am assuming that I need a pump to replace the drive that has been taken out. I want to make sure I am going to have all the right pumps/tools...
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    Changing the oil?!

    I usually have the shop change the oil, but this year I have decided to get brave and do it myself. I have a mercruiser 3.7 liter, well low and behold, it's not near as easy as I thought....my thinking was it would just be a little harder than changing the truck oil. Well the plug doesn't seem...
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