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    1994 merc 454 timing procedure?

    I cant find my book and need to check my timing today since i removed the intake. What is the procedure for a 1994 merc 7.4 454 tunderbolt IV ignition i know on my 98 5.7 i had to jump the purple wire or something for base timing but it looks diff on this one?
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    merc 7.4 spark plugs?

    I need new plugs for my 1994 merc 7.4 454 serial number f282049 someone before me I think put wrong plugs they are also rusted pre bad top of my spark arrestor says ac-mr43t. I am currently not able to get them is there a NKG cross reference? or what other plugs are recommended?
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    Looking for a replacement Horn

    The stock horn on my 1994 sea ray sundancer 270 is bad have tried a few at the boat store for $40-60 and they all suck not loud enough or they sound like a crappy car horn lol. Can anyone recommend a good horn setup? where I live there is a lot of stupid/Unconscious people driving boats/jet skis...
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    1994 Merc 454 Oil change Issue

    Been working on my 1994 searay with a 454 bravo 3 setup. Just got everything put back together new intake carb rebuilt ect. Now here lies the problem I need to change the oil before I run it long story short when the intake went bad it leaked water into engine then it sat its pre nasty. Normally...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimbal Bearing Replacement

    I need to replace the Gimbal Bearing on my old boat so I can sell it its a 1998 wellcraft 240SE with a alpha 1 gen 2 drive. I have watched a few diff vids and have seen people use all diff kinds of tools. Some people use rear axle bearing pullers with a slap hammer and some use the $80 tool off...
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    Intake Manifold Gasket

    I have a 1994 searay 7.4 bavo 3 drive I just got back from local boat store and the guy said his pc shows 2 intake gaskets bravo 1-2 and bravo 3??? for a intake gasket.. and that it was $167 now that does not sound right.. My Engine Serial # is f282049 just looked up some gaskets but there...
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    Best Way To Get Boat Onto Trailer From Blocks.

    I have a 1994 searay 270 sundancer I got it months ago with no trailer had it dropped off and put on blocks/stands. I just picked up a triple axle float on trailer cheap fixed it up now its ready to go under the boat.. What is the best and safest way to get trailer under the boat? I have had...
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    Bravo 3 Thrust Washers Dont Fit New Lower Unit?

    I just finished up painting and reassembling my bravo 3 after swapping out the lower unit with a good used non corroded one. When I went to put the props on I noticed the thrust washers didn't fit? the first one is to big/fits loose and the smaller one does not appear to go on all the way...
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    1994 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 How To Find Ratio Of Bravo 3 Lower Unit?

    The time has come for me to start working on my new to me boat. It is a 1994 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 with a 7.4 and bravo 3 drive 350 hours. The guy I got the boat from did not take care of the drive by any means the lower unit is basically swiss cheese badly corroded he never kept up wit the...
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    What To Prime/Paint Out Drive With

    Recently picked up a boat with a bavo 3 drive owner didnt take care of the drive paint wise. It has a lot of corrosion i sanded it all down cleaned it up has 1 scary spot on lower unit near prop beginnings of a small crack from corrosion but its not thru and thru yet and does not leak. I will be...
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    1997 Aquasport 245 Osprey With Twin Mercury offshore 150 Engines Few Questions

    I am possibly looking at a boat this weekend it is a 1997 aquasport 245 osprey with twin 2 stroke mercury offshore 150 hp engines. The boat is in decent shape been sitting for 3 years engines start the guy says. This would be my first time working on/owning a outboard. What i need to know is 1...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 water and oil in gimbal bearing area i need help asap!!!

    i have a 1998 wellcraft 240 se with alpha 1 gen 2 5.7 engine Past few runs i have noticed some noise at 1500 rpms and dirive oil was a little low..... today took it out was noisy/vibration on way back to slip i lost all drive oil in reservoir so went and got trailer pulled it out got it home...
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    merc 5.7 engine serial numbers/fitment check

    AS some of you know from my other thread i need to rebuild/replace my motor. I came across a used one local that is rebuildable and cheap. I would much rather throw one right back in then to pull mine then rebuild. i asked the guy for numbers on block this is what he gave me. 10243880 and...
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    Alpha 1 2 gen 2 shift cable adjustment

    I have a 1998 well craft merc 5.7 2 barrel alpha 1 gen 2 ever since i got it it always stalled in reverse and coming out of Foward i need to adjust the cables i tried a few diff things i found on youtube but it only made it worse so i am starting from 100)% scratch What is the procedure to...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 water in gimbal bearing

    I have a 1998 well craft 240Se 5.7 alpha 1 gen 2 last year i did new bellows risers ect before i put it in my slip just got it out of storage popped the drive off because i heard a lil noise nothing crazy last year twards end of season and its nasty where gimbal bearing goes some water mixed...
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    1998 wellcraft 240 SE 5.7 Prop question

    I have a 1998 wellcraft 240 SE 5.7 currently running a 15x17 pitch aluminum prop boat goes ok but i am looking into a stainless prop to get a lil more performance maybe lil more speed or better out of the hole shot ect now i will admit my engine is a little tired i plan to rebuild next year but...
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    mercruiser 5.0 Tstat issues need help

    Picked up a boat it has a merc 5.0 alpha 1 gen 2 in it couldn't figure out why engine wouldn't heat up found out NO tstat in it some idiot i guess took it out who ever owned it before me must of been a butch. The tstat housing was hollow. Now my problem is i went to go get a new one from boat...
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    Recently bought a boat trying to get the shine back.

    Recently picked up a 1992 century antigua 235 basically when i got it it was sitting outside un covered for years moss and mold all over. Power washed and bleached it now its white as a ghost and looks good but i am trying to get it to shine up a bit its dull. I have tried a few...
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    Just bought a boat have a few questions

    I just got a good deal on a 1992 century Malibu 235Seas that's what it says on the side of the boat.. But i tried to look up the boat to find some more info on it like size of gas tank ect and what its worth but for some reason i cant find any info on this boat? its been sitting for years but...
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    Possibly buying a 1986 Sea ray 255 Flybridge few questions

    I am going to go look at a 1986 Sea ray 255 Fly bridge This weekend with twin 470 mercs for 3k. Its been sitting 2 years have owned many boats and expect it to need all the regular **** water pumps seals ect.. How ever My question is hopefully one of you has owned or ridden in one of these. Is 2...
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