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    Water leaking into bilge?? Searay 290 DA

    So I have had an annoying problem all year... Today I decided to try to figure out what the reason that I have 1.5 inches of water in my bilge.... I know rain etc. but I vacuumed out the water and started port engine, and I can see water trickling down the back of the transom... I cannot really...
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    Thunderbolt 4 or 5

    I think I have a 4, but I do see a purple/white wire. Not sure how to proceed.
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    4.3 vortec timing marks?

    So I wanted to check the timing on my port engine to verify that it is indeed set correctly.... I look at the front cover, and see that there is one "tab" with a notch in it. I assume that this is the mark that is used to determine the timing. I look at the harmonic balancer and see only on...
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    4.3 cut out while on plane?

    So I was out today to try to figure out if I have an issue.... I was out last week and I seemed to loose rpm, and speed (about 200 rpm, and 2 mph). It was rough out, and I had a load on, so I thought that may be the issue. Fast forward.... I went out, and found that she was still a bit...
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    Loss of RPM and speed??

    1998 Searay 290 DA.... Twin 4.3's.... Alpha 1 gen 2.... Out in some nasty seas with a heavier than normal load (probably 400 extra pounds)... On the way back noticed that it took a bit longer to get on plane. I had to pin the throttles (which I normally don't have to do to get on plane). I also...
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    4.3 spin on water seperator

    I am going to change the water separators on my 4.3's.... I am thinking I may have a problem re-priming the fuel system with such a large empty filter... Is it necessary, and appropriate to fill them prior to installing them? I don't want to burn out a starter trying to fill the filters???
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    Serp belt

    Can an automotive serp belt be used in place of the Mercury belt ? I found one same length, and grooves... I am not sure if it has to be marine specific. Thanks
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    Alternator, charging ?

    So we were out last night... I noticed the Port engine charging gauge hovering around 12v... Stb gauge was normal at around 14v... Any advice as to the best way to test the alternator? belt is good... Thanks
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    2 brl to 4 brl conversion 4.3 vortec

    New to forum, and I did a search and found little on the subject. I have some issues with my 2 barrel Mercarbs.... I have twin 4.3's (190 hp), and the carbs seem to dump fuel once shut down. When I start cold it is all loaded up, and takes a few minutes to clear out. Once it is clear she runs...
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