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    Winterization Questions

    1. Engine Oil change okay after winterizing engine? Weather isnt cooperating and running out of time to get to a marine shop. First Winter want a pro to do the engine. Was planning on a cold oil chg (I know warm is best) once the boats back to put new oil for the winter nap. 2. If I pull my...
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    Leak Suggestions

    Have a '92 Sea Ray 200BR with 4.3LX and alpha 1 Gen 2 gimbal and bell housing and SEI 116 upper and lower unit. Had a leak that was coming from below the drive shaft. Replace gasket between y-pipe and transom plate but leak is still there...appears to be on the starboard side. Dont know what...
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    Front Engine Mounts

    Quick Question...pulled the mercruiser 4.3LX engine on my 1992 searay 200 BR and noticed a white silicone or rubber like substance in the holes of the front motor mounts. Don't see anything in the service manual about it when reinstalling the engine. What is and do I need to do anything when...
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    Engine installment

    Pulled my '92 4.3LX last week to replace the leaking exhaust seal. Hopefully dropping the motor back in a few days. Was wondering on the rear mounting can you reuse the double wound lock washer and fiber washer? Does anyone know the part number, cant find it on marineengine.com BOMs. I...
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    Another Newbie Question

    I have some maintenance to do to my 1992 Searay 200. Trim senders needs replaced, probably bellows, and a leak around the y-pipe exhaust that needs investigated. I know for the y pipe problem the engine needs to be pulled. My question is should I do all this work before I winterize or do it...
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    Drains in Bilge

    Possible dumb question but I am stumped. I have a 1992 Searay 200BR. In my bilge there are three drain holes. The middle on leads to the ski locker and there is a plug in the ski locker to prevent water from moving forward in the ski locker. There are also 2 drains on either side of the...
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    Stern Drive Removal

    Planning on pulling the stern drive in a few weeks to replace bellows, gaskets, trim sensor and limit switch, etc. Etc. Any hints or lesson learned from others that have talked the same project? Thanks in advance for the help!
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    Ignition coil and Thunderbolt IV

    Ignition coil has gone bad and needs replaced. Current ignition coil says external resistor required. I tested to confirm a resistor was installed and got 10 volts at the coil with the key on versus 12.8 volts directly at the battery. Picked up new coil and it says external resistor required...
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    Ski Locker Soft Spot

    While cleaning my 1992 Searay 200 I noticed a soft spot in the ski locker. Tried compressing all the water out but no matter what water keep condensing in the wood. Want to get repaired but I am unsure how much clearance there is if any between the wood that makes up the floor and the...
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    Water/fuel Seperator Upgrade

    Quick question...If I up grade my inline fuel filter to a water/fuel seperator twist on where should I mount the fixture where the filter twists on? Have a 1992 searay 200BR with a 4.3L merc.
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    1992 mc 4.3l

    Just bought boat with a 1992 MC 4.3L. Compression tested all cylinders, range from 150 to 160 psi. Seatrailed next, but fired up on first turn of the key, accelerated nicely....Fast fed to today...engine fired up at launch no issues, docked and once all gear was loaded fired up again...
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    1992 Sea Ray 200

    Looking at a 1992 Sea Ray 200...noticed that the sterndrive is not the factory Alpha I Gen II, but the SEI 116. Owner says about 10 years ago the OEM sterndrive gears burned up and they replaced with the aftermarket SEI116. Sterndrive has run for 10 years, anything I should be concerned about...
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