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  1. ericcarr2000

    alpha one outdrive fluid.

    I have an alpha one outdrive. My question to you is how can I check the outdrive oil, and where do I drain the oil, so I can change it. Also what type of oil do I use? Thanks:rolleyes:
  2. ericcarr2000

    3.7 Mercruiser head

    I have a '87 3.7 mercruiser which ive re-done, I have one question. Can any one out there tell me for sure if it utilizes the ford 460 head or not so I can purchase an aftermarket valve cover for it? Thanks.:)
  3. ericcarr2000

    Larson vent window

    I have a 87 Larson DC 190 which needs the starboard side vent window replaced, lost it this past summer while on water, go figure. Any way, does anyone know of a place where I can get this replaced, I need the little black brascket also. Thanks
  4. ericcarr2000

    What are these called?

    Can any one out there please tell me what these are called? And if they would help keep the ship from veering port of starboard when I let go of the helm?:confused:
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    3.7 mercruiser no spark......

    Ok, I just got off the phone with the mechanic whos working on the motor and hes telling me that he is getting good spark out of the coil and can even attach a jumper wire to the cylinder and get spark that way. As soon as he reconnects the cap to the dist., theres nothing. He even put a new...
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    3.7 mercruiser no spark

    Ok, im at my wits end:mad:, I have a 3.7 mercruiser which im having some major problems with. I cant seem to get her started, no spark. Ive taken it in to a marine repair shop, they cant find out whats wrong with it, why im not getting any spark, they did tell me i am getting 12 volts coming...
  7. ericcarr2000

    Saginaw river marine growth...

    Can anyone give me some tips on how to get this growth off the bottom of my boat from the saginaw river?
  8. ericcarr2000

    Larson side window

    Could anyone tell me how I can get a replacement window for my 87'Larson DC 190? The darn thing flew off the boat while being slammed by the waves.:confused:
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    side vent window

    Could anyone in the great lakes area tell me where I can find a marine junk yard. I need to find a replacement side vent window for my 87' Larson dc 190. :cool:
  10. ericcarr2000

    larson window.

    Ok, was out on lake huron last weekend, while runnin WOT, the darn side vent window flew out:eek:. Does any one whow where I can get a new one? Thanks
  11. ericcarr2000

    3.7 mercruiser weak spark?

    Ok, the "tech" from the marina just called me and told me that the reason my motor was runnin poorly, sluggish with a strong odor of gas was because my stator on the inside of the alternator was bad. The alternator is only 10 hours old. My experience with automobile engines is that the darn...
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    3.7 mercruiser runnin REAl rough...

    Yesterday I took her out and found out she was kinda hard to start, but when I went to get on her, it sounded like it had a bad miss to it, ran REAL sluggish and would hardly even move, also there was a real strong odor of gas when you go to givec it some gas. Now, when I pull the plugs, I...
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    3.7 mercruiser runnin REAl rough...

    Ok, I just got back from takin her, and the inlaws, out on the water. Can any one give me any hints on the problem im havin. Now, she seems to idle kinda rough, but when you get on her, shes runnin REAL rough. When I pull the plugs, theyre covered in a black soot like substance, could this be...
  14. ericcarr2000

    3.7 leaking antifreeze and water into bilge.

    Ok, She runs like a champ, theres just one thing im concerned with, she seems to go through quite a bit of antifreeze, about a gallon every few hours. Whats happening is a mixture of antifreeze and water are entering the bilge area. This only happens, of course, when the motors running. Where...
  15. ericcarr2000

    Boat pulls strongly to port side.

    Could any one give me some info as to how I can adjust my boat from pulling to the port side. This happens when upon acceleration.:cool:
  16. ericcarr2000

    Boat pulls to port side

    Ok, I FINALLY got the boat up and running, now, the thing pulls strongly to the port side upon acceleration. Any thing I can do to adjust this? Thanks...:cool:
  17. ericcarr2000

    Mounting lower unit to upper unit on alpha one outdrive

    Ok, I just got done installing a new water pump in my alpha one outdrive. Now, I cant seem to get the lower unit all the way in the upper unit. I did NOT know that I had to put the helm in the forward position BEFORE I dropped the lower unit. I guess what im asking for is how can I get the...
  18. ericcarr2000

    Engine will NOT start

    :mad: OK, I just recently finished up on installing my newly remanufactured engine in her, its a 3.7 mercruiser, yeah yeah, i know....anywho, shes all hooked up, turns over fine, I have 12 volts at the coil, and the distributor, however im not getting any spark at all. Not sure if i missed any...
  19. ericcarr2000

    Engine oil!!!

    I recently purchased a remanufactured engine for my larson dc 190 cuddy cabin. Could any one give me any input on which oil to use for the initial startup process?:)
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    Proper prop size

    Could any one give any info on which prop size theyd recommend? Rite now I have a 24 pitch 4 blade stainless steel prop on a 3.7 mercruiser 20 footer larson. Which size do you recommend? Thanks...
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