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  1. Bondo

    '98 Stingray 190LX 4.3 Merc Stuck in Muck Issue

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... a '98 Alpha should be an Alpha I, Gen.II,...... You'll want to get a raw water pump rebuild kit,..... You'll have to drop the lower unit to change the pump, so wash all the mud outa the whole casting,..... You'll need the rubber parts for the exhaust...
  2. Bondo

    Typical Engine Temps 350 Magnum

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... I don't see a problem,..... My only comment is,.... If yer gonna inspect the impeller, Change the darn thing while yer there,...... ;)
  3. Bondo

    454 mc with water in spark plugs + milkshake

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Don't pull the head just yet,..... Turn the motor over so that the cylinder with low compression is at Tdc, compression stroke, 'n pressurize it with compressed air, 'n listen,..... If air escapes through the exhaust, it's a burnt / bad exhaust...
  4. Bondo

    got me a new boat!

    Ayuh,.... I had a '74 Islander for years,..... I took the cabin door off, 'n built a cabin curtain instead of that damn door which was always in the way,....
  5. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Diagnose the problem,...... Don't just throw parts at it hoping for a cure,.....
  6. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Ayuh,.... The Contents of the current filter is an important diagnostic tool,....
  7. Bondo

    Water not pumping.

    Ayuh,..... How are you feedin' it water,..?? You might need to prime the pump, to help pull the water up over the hill from the drive,.... 'n if the pump was dry, you mighta smoked the impeller,....
  8. Bondo

    Need to replace Chevy 350 long block in boat

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... A dead stock car motor can be used,... with a few changes,.... A Hot Rod car motor, not so much,..... A truck motor is built the closest to a marine build,....
  9. Bondo

    Alpha 1 gen 2 serial # help

    Ayuh,..... Right ratio, but wrong drive vintage,..... A Gen.II won't work on a gen.I transom,.....
  10. Bondo

    1981 Mercruiser 120 knocking

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Have ya tried the ole broom stick to localize the knock,..??
  11. Bondo

    AC Mr43T

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... My 1st guess is,... You've got some detonation goin' on,..... Tell us more about yer motor,..... What do the rest of the spark plugs look like,..??
  12. Bondo

    Exhaust bellows needed.

    Ayuh,..... Whatcha workin' on, 'n which bellows are you lookin' for,..??
  13. Bondo

    Battery acts like it was dead

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Load test the battery,.... While yer at it, remove, 'n clean to shiny metal both ends of both battery cables,.....
  14. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Diagnosis is done in steps,..... step #1 has been stated,..... As for the anti-siphon valve,.... they can usually be cleaned out, 'n reused,....
  15. Bondo

    baby king cobra pinion shaft

    I don't believe so, but maybe,..... give it a couple days,....
  16. Bondo

    baby king cobra pinion shaft

    Could be,.... Not a popular drive when new, let alone now,....
  17. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Ayuh,.... That might be what you should have done,..... Now, start by examinin' the contents of the fuel filter, 'n see how much crap is in it,.....
  18. Bondo

    baby king cobra pinion shaft

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... As far as I know, it's unobtaineum,..... Obsolete,.... Used is probably the only shot,....
  19. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Ayuh,.... You rebuild the carb again, then feed it clean fresh gas,....
  20. Bondo

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... You should have started there,..... Hopefully, you haven't filled that newly rebuilt carb fulla crap again,.... As AD says, check it's contents in a clear container,....
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