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    Cant upload pics

    Every pic says it exceeds 2.0 limit.Taken from cell pnoe.How do I upload?
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    Reupholster vs new back to back seats

    seats are getting ratty.Im wondering if anyone has redone there old seats.It looks like a whole new setup is around $200 including the box underneath.Seems cheap.Any reason why I should redo the old ones..Do the new seats hold up? Is there a reason why there $200..As in there crap and will...
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    Grinding anode to make prop fit

    So I picked up my new prop and the tips hit the anode by about a 1/2 inch.Im going to grind it down for now.Needs replacing anyway.How much does the prop flex and how much clearance should I leave between prop and anode so when Im cruising theres no chance of hitting it?
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    Any downside to a 4 blade prop?

    Looking at a 14.50 x 18P 4 blade quicksilver Aluminum prop I can get a good deal on.I never ran a 4 blade Prop.I almost never get to WOT while cruising. Usually tool around at 3/4 throttle. No skiing. I know Ill get out of the hole better and heard it might help with vibrations which is a plus...
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    Charts dont list my seriel #--Belts

    175/185/4.3L 1985-92 A331455-D714106 18-15440 18-1552 18-15345 Looking for new belts.Every chart is the same but does not match my seriel number.This is what Im finding but my seriel number is OC753700.Nowhere near the ones listed. I have a 1990...
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    Is this the rebuild kit I need?

    Rebuilding 1990 4,3 carb. Tag on carb reads 3304 9565..Is this correct...
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    Boat laid up. Gas /Ethanol issue

    Got married last summer good for me bad for boat.Never got it out last year.Now Im having issues.Inline filter at carb was clogged solid with redish gel.I cleaned it out and ran ok for about a half an hour.Giving it gas will make it bog and stall while in the water.It runs fine in driveway...
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    Overheat alarm install?

    Id like to install an alarm.Ive never overheated so I don't even know if I have one,where would it be?If its not there,and I doubt it is,How would I install it and what do I need to buy? 1990 4.3 mercruiser
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    Inline filter gas level

    I threw in a glass inline fuel filter to see if Im getting gas.It only has a small amount of gas in it while the motor is running.It ran fine all day,Wot no problem.I never checked it while in the water.When I came home to flush engine it was rough starting and bogging.(still warm)The filter is...
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    All trim stopped working,Troubleshooting

    I just put in new trim solenoids,Was working fine in driveway and first time out.Got to the ramp back..nothing The solenoids click,up,down Troubleshooting: 12v at solenoids Used a jumper from 12v at solenoid directly to pump (blue,up)Nothing, no spark no movement Used a jumper from 12v to small...
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    Backfire and bogging at higher rpm

    Took the boat out for the first time this year.Idles fine,Low speed fine.When I got on it it backfired and bogged a bit.Pulled back on throttle and it ran fine.Never stalled.Never got to WOT.Planes off fine. Needless to say it was a short day.I don't want to start throwing parts at it but this...
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    Cold start problems.Fathers day HELP!!

    1990 4.3 Trying to get out this weekend...nervous The motor turns over fine.Cold start almost drains the battery.No throttle ,1/4,full,no start.. have gas to carb.Then out of nowhere it starts?If I shut it off immediately it starts right up(and over and over)still cold.I called my mechanic he...
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    mercriuser usually starts,then doesnt

    1990 4.3 I?m going for hassle free this time.. not working I had boat professionally winterized and opened. When the guy was here opening he changed plugs checked everything out fired up no problem. The next day I started it up no problem. I was going out for the first time this year(3 days...
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    Glastron gas tank capacity??

    1990 glastron sierra 199 cuddy 4.3L Cant find any specs online.Glaston has no tel number on there site.Anyone have any info
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    Big waves/fouled plugs

    Boats been runnin fine all season.Rolled some 4 ft waves last time out.Rough starting after coming back.Now it wont start in driveway. Changed inline fuel filter dumped some gas in carb NOTHIN Pulled coil wire have spark. Is it possible I fouled plugs?Was sorta straight up and down for a...
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    Flo Torq or standard prop?

    Is there a way of looking at my prop and seeing if it has a regular slip on (Old style) or Flo Torq prop while its on the boat? 4.3 Alpha 1
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    Freshwater boat in saltwater prep

    Will be putting my 22 year old freashwater boat in salt this week.The interior and engine are immaculate.Motor looks like it just left the factory.So I want to prep coat EVEYTHING to keep it looking this way and to keep the salt off. Whats the best way to coat engine and interior?? Can I hose a...
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    Ear muffs/cold temp gauge

    After running motor for 20 min with muffs my temp gauge only got to 110.The Gauge moved,a little so i assume it works.I wanted to make shure the the thermostat was working but it never got hot enough.Is that normal? (hose water is ice cold,upper engine hoses never warmed up) Mercruiser 4.3
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    Are aftermarket bellows good?

    thinking of changing bellows are aftermarket ok or are they cheap quality.Will they were out faster?Is there a good aftermarket brand I should use? mercuiser/alpha 1 gen 1
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    Rotella 15w40 yes or no?

    Time for my first oil change on new (used)boat.Ive been reading some people use this diesel oil. I read that unless it was used since day one it runs so clean it can break up carbon potentially causing issues.Other say its the best oil out there.I have know idea what oil has been used in the...
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