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  1. ericcarr2000

    GPS Antenna

    I have one question someone might be able to assist me on. I have a Garmin 128 gps unit i just purchased. It did come with an antenna, but will a shakespeare 8 foot tall antenna that is for a cb radio, hook up to it, are the connections the same. The reason im asking this is because i ordered...
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    Coil wires

    Ok, so i changed coils yet again on my 3.7 mercruiser due to the fact that it was only generating spark one time around, then it would quit. Now when i put the new one on, i noticed it was doing the same thing as before, stalling. When i was checking the wires, i had noticed that there were a...
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    Ballast Resistor?

    Ok, i have one question. As I stated in my other thread, i converted my points style system over to electronic, and my mechanical fuel pump over to electric on my 3.7 mercruiser. Once i got this done, i had found out that when i took it out that the coil had fried. My question is this, would...
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    Engine stalling

    Ok so heres what i have going on. I have a 3.7 mercruiser which i did a major switch over from mechanical fuel pump to an electric fuel pump. I also converted the old points style system over to electronic. The problem im having is the thing runs like a raped ape at WOT, but when i go back to...
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    Outdrive swap

    I was approached by a fellow boater at my dock and he asked me if i was interested in a trade, my 20 foot 87' larson dc 190 which has a 3.7 mercruiser engine with a alpha one outdrive in it. He has a 24 foot 89' four winns vista that has a ford 460 big block in her with a OMC outdrive. Can...
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    Part

    I need some help on this one. While outside snowblowing behind the boat, I accidentially went just a tad bit too far and hit a part that is located on the lower part of the transom. It looks like a little black wheel which is mounted on a little mount that will flip the wheel up and down. It...
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    4 cylinder to v8 swap

    I have the opportunity to purchase a 83' Bayliner Trophy boat with trailer. The boat itself pretty much needs complete restoration. It has a volvo penta 4 cylinder engine right now, but the seller states he has a 302 that he was going to put in it. He is willing to sell the package, boat...
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    possible bayliner trophy...

    I have the opportunity to purchase a 83' Bayliner Trophy boat with trailer. The boat itself pretty much needs complete restoration. It has a volvo penta 4 cylinder engine right now, but the seller states he has a 302 that he was going to put in it. He is willing to sell the package, boat...
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    Power steering conversion

    I currently have a larson boat with a 3.7 mercruiser that does not have power steering on it and was wondering if there was anything else I needed to purchase to convert it over to power steering. I have the power steering pump itself, valve assembly with lines, fluid cooler and belt. Also...
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    Installing harmonic balancer

    I will be installing a harmonic balancer on my 3.7 mercruiser. Can any one out there give me some hints on how to do this without pounding on it with a hammer? Can I just screw in a threaded rod onto the end of the crankshaft and insert a nut with some washers to install it? Also would it be...
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    3.7 mercruiser balancer

    I need to replace the harmonic balancer on my 87' 3.7 mercruiser engine. I already did the alternator conversion on her, so all i need is the balancer itself, I dont need the magnets on it. I found one which is off of a 1980 470 engine. My question is will the balancer from the 1980 motor fit...
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    Boat trade

    Ok, I have this dilemma. I have been approached a couple times now regarding someone at my dock wanting to tradde boats with me. I have a 20' 87' Larson Dc 190 Cuddy boat with a 3.7 Mercruiser, Alpha one in it. She has been completely re-done, inside and out. engine only has 48 hours on...
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    performance.

    As I mentioned in the past in other posts, I am new to boating. Im having a delima when it comes to getting on plane. Is it better to lower the bow and seem to almost run slower, or raise the bow while under way and get more RPM's.
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    Roller Rocker arms

    I have a 3.7 mercruiser in which I would like to purchase a set of roller rocker arms for it and would like to know where I can find these. I also would like to know if I would need to replace the pushrods with some of a different length.
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    3.7 roller rockers

    I was wondering if anyone out there knew of a place where I can purchase a set of roller rocker arms for my 3.7 mercruiser. Also, when I do, do I need to replace my push rods with ones that are a different size?:cool:
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    throttle cable

    I have a 1987 Larson Dc 190 cuddy boat which uses the infamous 3.7 mercruiser engine. Which throttle cable will I need to purchase to replace it? What im experiencing is when I cycle through the throttle lever, I am experiencing certain points that when the lever is moving forward there seems...
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    Carb adjustment

    I just recently purchased a new carburetor for my 3.7 mercruiser and was wondering if anyone out there could give me some tips on how to adjust the thing, like setting the choke and adjusting the air/fuel ratio. It is for a two barrell carb that has the two mixture screws on it.
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    boat pulling to port side while underway

    I was wondering If there was anyone out there that could help me out here. While underway the boat pulls to the port, quite strongly too. You have to really hold on to the steering wheel in order to keep her straight. Ive adjusted the little trim tab on the back of the outdrive, dont seem to...
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    window replacement

    Can anyone tell me how to remove the little triangle vent window on my 87 larson dc 190? Do I need to remove thewhole window or can I just loosen up the side and take it out that way.
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    Alpha one oudrive oil.

    I am going to be replacing the fluid in my alpha one outdrive, can someone tell me how many quarts it takes?:rolleyes:
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