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    larger diameter okay?

    was wondering aabout trying a 16" diameter prop on my mercruiser. 1850 tyee, 4.3lx. no real reason, just that i've been playing around and all my props ive tried are 14-143/4". noticed suzuki props are 1`6" and have access to some. was told the splines will match. anybody know if they do? also...
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    removing anti-siphon valve for good?

    ''''''''''''''96 lund tyee, 4.3lx merc. i was told today by a merc dealer mech., that he doesn't replace the anti siphon vave, he just punches it out of the fitting and run s without one. is this normal? in didn't think it would be good for the electric fuel pump?he also said something abouty...
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    what fuel filter do i need?

    trying to locate afuel filter for my mercruiser, but nobody around here knows the number i need. the old one has no numbers left on it. it is the spin on cartridge type, looks exactly like an auto oil filter. my engine is a '96 4.3lx, serial number 0F294871. thanks.
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    mcm 4.3lx hesitation when hard on the throttle

    so my '96 lund, with a 4.3lx, 4 bbl carter, has a bad hesitation when i hit the throttle. if i bring it up slow and smooth, it is fine, but when i crack it wide open from idle, it seems like i'm killing the ignition. 1. it's not the shift cable. it's new, and this happens with the throttle cable...
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    e-z lift anchor lift clips?

    trying to ;ocate a source for one of these clips, have been told they come from down under. i have searched the net and found people talking about them on forums, but can't find any websites that list them. anybody know where i can get one?
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    trailer post moved?

    so my shorelandr trailer bow post has moved farther up the trailer. I'm guessing about 3-4 inches, maybe more. it is a single axle roller trailer hauling a lund tyee 1850. about how much of the boat do i want hanging off the back set of rollers? or is it all about tongue weight? right now i'd...
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    length of oil dipstick, 4.3lx

    can somebody measure thier dipstick on a 4.3 for me please? i have a 96 4.3lx merc, and when i changed the motor, the dipstick was broken off right at the full mark. looking to get another made( just going to cut an auto and drill holes for add and full), but how long is it supposed to be? mine...
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    boat feels very heavy, seems to be getting heavier.

    boat is a 96 lund tyee 1850. Previous owner replaced floor board under drivers seat. have not really looked at it yet, but after reading a bunch of posts, was wondering if this boat would have foam under the floor. the boat doesn't appear to leak a drop, but cover is ripped and i'm sure water...
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    parts for commander 3000 controls?

    any body know where i can get parts for a commander 3000 control unit?
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    shift cut-out needs adjusting

    '96 4.3lx merc., alpha one gen two. no serial numbers right now. i believe my shift cut-out switch is in need of adjustment as it seems to be tripping when i hit the throttle any more than softly. i have a new lower shift cable already, although i will be looking at it very closely. anyway, myu...
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    cracked manifold?

    helping out a buddy today,(huszmann), who was getting water in his oil. somebody else winterized the boat, well before freezing, and i know for a fact that the four drain plugs were removed. two from the block, and one from each exhaust manifold. i know, because i saw them laying on the bottom...
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    approx value of 06 nitro 189 with 06 merc 150?

    as title says, looking for value of very clean boat with low hours, freshwater use. also any problems or opinions with this boat. thanks
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    using small hub proop on mercruiser

    what happens if someone used a prop for a smaller outboard with a 4" gearcase on a mrecruiser alpha one? the splines appear to fit corredctly, but there is a difference in diameter where it meets the gearcase. does this cause any propblems? what about having a prop with a smaller diameter blade...
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    what oil for sx outdrive?

    i,ve always run 90w gear oil in my mercruiser, but my buddy says the dealer told him he needed to run synthetic in his volvo. i believe it is a 2000 sx drive. are they full of *&^%, or is there some reason for this?
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    switching from rollers to bunks?

    i have a shorelandr' roller trailer for my 18' lund tyee, and it is a real pain to center on the trailer in the current of the river. the boat centers between the rear rollers, but often turns and missses the center rollers towards the front. (not bow rollers) i was thinking of putting bunks...
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    v6 - v8 mercruiser.

    wondering what else i need to consider when doing this. the boat is a '96 18.5' lund tyee, which currently has a 4.3. the boat seems just slightly under powered, and yes, i do plan to play with props first, but i am thinking of eventually dropping in a 350 instead of the 4.3. other than exhaust...
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    cleaver prop on I/O

    is there any issues with running a SS cleaver prop on an i/o? i believe they are designed to run at the suface, but can i run it completly submerged? i usually run a 21" @4600, but for one week i run the boat fully loaded with four people and gear, and can only get 4200. i already have this...
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    volvo sx can use omc props???

    my buddy has an '01 glastron 170, with a 4.3 and a volvo sx drive, and I'm trying to find him a used prop around here, but selection is very limited. i was told he can use the same props as an omc. is this correct?
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    porting heads for boat??

    does anybody port heads for a boat? just curious as my engine was cracked when i boat the boat ( I Knew) but the heads are okay. now i have automotive heads on it. seeing as a boat usually spends more time at higher rpms, would a port and polish job on the extra heads i have be worth it??? if...
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    HP rating??

    trying to find out how much HP my motor is. it's a '96 4.3lx Mercruiser, ser. 0f2....
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