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  1. SDSeville

    Alpha 1 gear lube leak

    Just changed the impeller and oil seal about 2 months ago. I have run it about 6 hours with no leaks. It sprung a leak just sitting in the driveway yesterday (hasn't been started in a few weeks). It is leaking out the weep/drain hole on the starboard side. I will be taking it apart this...
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    New Back-to-Back Lounge Seats

    I thought about having new seat covers made, but it looks like it will be cheaper to just buy new seats here on iboats. Does anyone have experience with the Wise seats --...
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    Rotten Fish Smell

    What is the best way to get rid of rotten fish smell in a boat? I recently started using the family bow rider for fishing. I unknowingly left an 8" baitfish in the bilge (had the bait tank in the boat) after our last trip. It was sitting in about 1/2" of water in the bilge, tightly covered for 8...
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    Merc 470 Alternator Conversion

    Got everything running great and now the voltage regulator is going. It charges at about 13.5 to 14.5 at idle, but goes up to about 16.5 as the RPM goes up. I guess I was kind of expecting this sooner or later anyway. Is the breezeworks kit still the way to go or are the any other viable...
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    Merc 470 Fuel Pump Problem?

    While I was testing my new water pump seals, I noticed fuel going up and down the overflow line from the carb to the fuel pump. The line was clear after the initial start and while the motor ran on muffs for about 20 minutes. However, as soon as I turned it off the line filled up with fuel. I...
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    470 Alternator Conversion

    I was thinking of converting to an alternator while I have the front of the engine apart for water pump seal replacement. This way I would not have to go back in later to remove the stator. What is the cheapest way to do this? Is there a DIY option or do I have to buy a kit for $300 to $500.
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    Merc 470 -- Clean carb again or replace

    Well, I am going to dig into my list of of stuff to do (below) right after Christmas. My question is, should I clean or replace my carb? I found this reman one on ebay for only $295 -- Marine Carburetor 4CYL Mercarb 1389 8489A5 MCM 170 470 | eBay It runs pretty well with the current carb...
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    Good site/forum for sail boaters

    Is there a site out there that is as great for sail boaters as the iboats forum is for motor boats? My brother-in-law just bought a sailboat and is looking for a forum with all the same great stuff we talk about here. I know there is a sail boat section here, but there are not very many posts...
  9. SDSeville

    Another 470 Leaking Coolant

    Well, I was getting ready for a big trip to lake Mohave next week and just noticed slow drips of coolant leaking from the weep hole. I have noticed a very slow loss of coolant lately (about a cup per 3 to 5 hours of running) and this is obviously where it is coming from. I know the seals...
  10. SDSeville

    Mercarb Float Needle -- which one is this?

    I am changing the float in my 1986 Sea Ray 19' BR with Merc 470 (A679763) and 2 barrel Mercarb. The manual has 2 different float levels: 1) 3/8" for two piece solid; and 2) 9/16" for spring loaded. I just want to make sure -- which one is this? There is a spring, but it is still a 2 piece...
  11. SDSeville

    DIY Bait Tank -- will this work?

    I am finally going to take my 19' Sea Ray BR out to the local kelp beds (less than a mile off shore) and I am constructing a a bait tank for the 1st time. I am 45 years old, but very much a rookie saltwater fisherman. I was hoping that some of the experts would tell me if my plan will work...
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    Easily Removable Swim Platform

    As you can see from the pics, I am about 18" short of the storage space I need on my side yard -- my pool equipment is in the way on one side. I have been removing one of the swim platforms every time to get it to fit. It can be a pain removing 9 bolts and pulling the platform every time I...
  13. SDSeville

    Take Entire Drive Off to Change Impeller?

    I read in another thread, that it is better to remove the entire outdrive when changing the impeller. I am going to change mine myself for the 1st time this week (it has been changed regularly, but not by me). I recently had the drive off for lube and bellows replacement, but was planning to...
  14. SDSeville

    Nuts for Sea Ray Switches - 1986 Sea Ray 19' BR

    The plastic nuts on my switches have disintegrated. The switches are still in good shape, so I would like to just replace the nuts. None of the nuts at the local auto parts store seem to fit. Where can I get these? ...will be replacing fuse holder for horn. 1986 Sea Ray Seville 19' BR
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    Royal Purple Transmission Fluid in Tow Vehicle

    Does anyone use Royal Purple Max ATF in their tow vehicle? I am just wondering if it is worth the extra money -- about double the others. My tow vehicle is a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 with 103,000 miles on the 4.8. My boat weighs about 3,000 pounds.
  16. SDSeville

    Power Change

    I have a 1986 Sea Ray 19' BR with a 3.7 merc and alpha one drive. I plan to keep the boat for a long while after replacing the transom, stringers, deck, and upholstery a couple years ago. I have not had any problems with my engine, but have not seen anyone with anything positive to say about...
  17. SDSeville

    You Are Doing It Wrong

    My wife is always on Pinterest laughing about dumb pictures of everything from cats to babies. However, she finally came up with a funny one.
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    Battery Tending Over Winter

    I am finally going to charge my batteries periodically this winter so I don't have to buy new ones when summer rolls around (like I do every year). How often and how long should I charge them? I have this charger -...
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    Charging batteries before every trip

    I have this battery charger and usually like to hook it up on low for a couple hours on each battery before each outing (usually a couple weeks apart) just to make t sure they are topped off. Is this necessary? Will it hurt my batteries...
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    Merc 470 3.7 Warm Start Troubles

    My 1986 3.7 starts perfect when cold, idles great, and runs like a champ all day long. However, the warm starting is giving me fits. It always starts, but usually takes forever and feels like the choke is on or it is flooded. I have tried pumping the throttle one time before I turn the key to...
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