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    115 v4 manual

    You need to provide the model number of your motor. They made a 60 degree and 90 degree version of the motor in that year. How you can tell visually is the the 60 degree motor has the thermostat housings on the top of the engine heads. Worst case, post photos of all four sides of your engine...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    The three big no goes were as a buyer for me are: 1. Complex leak mitigation system makes flood damage a real risk. 2. Performance reported in their tests was twice as worse of this new ghost motor versus as a similar HP outboard motor in reaching planing speeds. 3. Rear deck triming up/down...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    I haven't checked all forum responses to see if any of the "new" details was already mentioned, but TeamMarine service shop on YouTube was able to get a lot of BRP industry insiders who were kept anonymous to reveal the ugly details about the program. Yes, it's as bad or worse than many...
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    1988 4.3 ltr engine starter wiring

    I hope you are aware that quality assurance on parts made across the auto and marine industry is at an all new low. Usually its aftermarket parts but some is OEM at fault. Many independent and dealership service facilities have frequent complaints about new parts bad on arrival or fail within...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    I definitely think a reference to Mr. Bean driving while seated on the couch on top of his car is needed based on how that boat is constructed: Can't get more hillbilly/red neck engineered than that.
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    outdrive swap ? alpha 1st gen what can i use ?

    If you got complete donor boat engine and drive package working, as previously said it should be a simple remove and replace after verifying transom and stringers are solid, checking transom cutout is in correct position and verifying the bolt holes line up and the two extra holes the gen 2...
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    1995 4.3 liter mercruiser

    Bondo a few hours ago gave me a direct response on what he directly did on his own 3.0L inline 4 to GM V6 conversion. No photos but it was at least a good starting point. The big issue was I couldn't find any photos in my iboats forum search and the internet of aluminum I/O boat v6 equipped...
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    Fuel problem

    Start with vacuum gauge T'd into fuel line going to outboard motor before it reaches fuel pump. There should be no more than 4 inches of mercury vacuum from idle to WOT. If you get more than that, you certainly have a fuel supply restriction where the fuel pump is struggling to get sufficient...
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    1995 4.3 liter mercruiser

    To the op, I'm curious what your boat hull supports look like for how it secures the front motor mounts. As part of your engine rebuild project, could you post some pictures of how the front motor mounts are supported/reinforced? There isn't much documentation of what works best in a suitably...
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    Front motor mount setup on most large aluminum boats with GM 4.3L V6

    I'm curious, what does the typical aluminum boat aluminum stringer support setup look like for the front motor mounts of boats like the Starcraft Islander 21 footers with the GM 4.3L V6 engines? I may have the opportunity to get a fair market priced or better 1970s Starcraft islander or...
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    1968 StarCraft Mercruiser 120 Issue

    Best to ask mercruiser system questions in mercruiser forum and not on hull specific forums. You'll get much better responses that way. Likely you either have a seal leak on the driveshaft on the lower unit or on the shift shaft in the lower unit. Be prepared to buy or make a pressure testing...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    I'd rather buy an old used Mercury branded Force outboard than that BRP abomination of an engine. BRP/Evinrude never got the hint of really learning from their mistakes. They just rebrand them or shifted the blame to the previous design that failed. I can understand the desire to create a...
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    1991 Tracker Pro Deep V 17 ignition issues

    Be advised that incorrectly wiring battery voltage into many outboard models engine shutoff circuits will likely fry the ignition system either disabling all spark, erratic spark, or the engine won't shut off spark when turned off. You might have to fork out the money to replace the...
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    Information - 3L Mercruiser

    Keep in mind that an outboard motor is not a substitute for being diligent in performing the proper maintenance at the proper intervals. If you ignore this warning, an outboard motor equipped boat will be as much of a money hole as an inboard engine equipped boat.
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    Information - 3L Mercruiser

    A cracked engine block will usually manifest itself within about 10 minutes of running. On inboard/IO boats, if no engine run for ten minutes demonstration and inspection while running after about 5 minutes of warming up, its best to walk away unless the sell price matches the boat & trailer in...
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    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    Never buy from anywhere life safety/critical parts that you cannot be 100% sure they are genuine OEM or reliable aftermarket brands that actually warranty the parts & labor to service shops if defective. Bellows/under water hull fittings and seals designed to keep water out from sinking a boat...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    The broken record repeat PSA public service announcement is never ever trust what the previous owners says was serviced and never trust them to be honest on what was hack job/screwed up by them or the owner beforehand. It is now your problem to manage, not theirs.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    Possibilities 1. Impeller is toast. If you don't check it every other year or every 100 hours, asking for trouble or be buying a new engine 2. Terrible home water pressure supply on the hose, if so impeller damage is certain. 3. Incorrect installation on water pump impeller on outdrive lower...
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    1999 90hp FICHT~Premix Conversion?

    Depends on the circumstances if you keep the boat. Do you know the boat you have is 100% solid on the transom and stringers and the overall condition good or is it barely usable? If not, cut losses and run or it will make you a very poor person. One of the few reasons possibly to do a full...
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    The connecting rods can be re-used if the surfaces are good, within tolerance measurements, AND the connecting rod caps align properly without an exposed lip/groove. However, you should NOT re-use used pistons that you got because they were tied to connecting rods that you had to buy. So if...
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