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    Windshield Support Brace - Need a reeplacement

    We have a 1989 Sea Sprite Bow Rider with walk thru windshield. On each side of the walk thru there are support rods that support the windshield. A tree fell and broke part of the windshield and in the process broke one of the support rods. The rod itself is aluminum - 16.5" in length, black...
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    1989 Mercruiser 3.0 - Valve Adjustment

    After quite a bit of prompting, adjusting and fidgeting we finally have this Mercruiser running. And for the most part it sounds quite nice. The only thing that is bothering me is a subtle yet distinctive valve tick. Can anyone help me with guidance on adjusting the valves? Is there an...
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    1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting

    Re: 1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting OK, it has taken some time, but the drive unit is apart and we found that everything appears to be in order except for the shift shaft coupler. Here is a photo of the coupler after it was removed.
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    Fuse Panel Caps - 89 Sea Sprite - Mine are Missing

    I have this 89 Sea Sprite. It has issues, but hopefully one by one we will get them taken care of. One of the issues is that 4 of the fuse panel caps have gone missing. I thought I could get some replacements at Radio Shack, but the installation that is there is so neat with the spade...
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    1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting

    Re: 1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting Good evening. I was able to spend some time with the boat this evening. I have no spark and although I have voltage at the points I suspect something amiss with the coil. But worse than that I was looking...
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    1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting

    Re: 1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting Good morning. Yes, we were turning the propeller while attempting to move the cable. When you say "pull the drive" - exactly how much do I need to take off? I am assuming that you are recommending that I...
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    1989 Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0 - Engine not running yet - transmission not shifting

    Good afternoon. Last year I inherited a 89 Sea Sprite with a Mercruiser Alpha 1 3.0. Although I am familiar with this particular boat I only know bits and pieces about its history. Before coming to me it had been stored poorly outdoors for about 5 years and had a tree fall on it. Everything...
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    1989 Sea Sprite Bowrider Electrical Schematic

    I am working on a 1989 Sea Sprite Bowrider. Most of the fuses are missing and some of the wiring is questionable. As a result I am looking for an Owner's Manual and an electrical schematic. Can anyone help me?
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