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  1. matt167

    Nissan 6hp won’t lock in reverse ( prop sucks up )

    My friend has a 2017 Nissan. I think model would be MFS6 and he says it won’t lock in reverse. The prop will pull up to the surface. I looked online quick and I think it’s a spring that is weak and seems like it may be a common issue. I know it’s a black Tohatsu, and also I let him know that’s...
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    Boat age vs financing.

    My wife and I were talking about what we really want from a boat while out on our paddle boat yesterday. I’ve wanted a boat to overnight in and adventure and fish in, because that is what my dad and I did growing up. We had a 21’ Chieftan. My wife loves camping. My dream boat is obviously a nice...
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    My wife and I were talking on our vacation and she said she wants a peddle boat for the local non power lake. Her parents have kayaks that we could use any time but she doesn’t like them much. Searching I found they are now $700 for a decent one new. I found a used older one for $200. Are...
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    I had a small mishap today.. put the new carb on my 3.0L, and got it to run. Wife was helping me and we couldn’t find what I call my “ good pair of ears “. I used a pair with a wire frame and rectangle rubber gaskets that literally came with my house ( and a pretty nice outboard stand ). I...
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    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    Tried to fire my boat up yesterday ( it’s getting close ). Engine last ran in 2022 in the donor boat but it ran pretty well. I couldn’t get it to fire.. I quick stuck a new condensor in it and cleaned the points as best I could with what I had. and then later jumpered 12v to the coil from the...
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    Chrysler 9.9 one of the good ones?

    A later model Chrysler 9.9 popped up a couple towns away for pretty cheap. I’ve been looking for a kicker for my 18’ SC. It’s at least very clean looking with a later cowl with the orange decal. Guy doesn’t want a lot for it and says it runs. Is the 9.9 one that has hard to find parts and...
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    Mercruiser alpha gen 1steering. Rotary helm. Need to adjust I think

    One of the small oversights that I’m glad I cought before launching. Have a new rotary helm. Turns right but needs to be adjusted. I cannot turn left the cable is all the way in at center . . Is it the block on the tilt tube that rotates?
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    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    Fighting with multiple things and possibilities now with my shifting.. I have a Mercury outboard controller ( new ), so this is a little different than most setups I’m sure. New Teleflex extreme cables. Lower shift is older but in good shape. It’s smooth with very little free play The...
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    Panel mount VHF

    I’m looking for a somewhat inexpensive vhf that is panel mount that will fit where a Ray Jeff 5000 will. Is there anything out there or do I need to cover the hole and put cell phone chargers there? I have a new Uniden radio that is supposed to be panel mount but it’s much smaller. So it’s...
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    Digital Dwell meter

    I haven’t needed a dwell meter in a long time. I generally convert stuff to electronic. That said, I’m not going to convert my mercruiser to electronic because it’s not in the budget and the timing curve for a Delco EST isn’t right for an older 3.0L. I still know how to deal with points but my...
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    Fresh Mercruiser swap. No power

    Pulling my hair out. Took a running 3.0L alpha one gen one out of a well rotten four winns. Pulled entire wiring out and I have no power at the key switch.. the mercruiser harness is still in the four winns dash panel. Nothing registers. No volts, no crank, no life. The breaker on the motor...
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    Water in coupler bell housing

    How can water get into the sealed coupler bell housing on a 3.0l? My 1986 3.0L I found about 2” of water there. I pulled the starter off to investigate the oil that appears to logically be a rear main.. I winterized the engine and the block is fine. I’m going to drag another boat that is said...
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    StarCraft bilge pump options

    I refuse to go out without a functioning bilge pump.. my big StarCraft came with a 500gph Rule tossed in the bilge, not even hooked up ( granted nothing was as it was a WIP when purchased ) It has an outlet on each side so I’m going to install 2 pumps… how should I mount them? On my little...
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    Mercontrol cables

    I’m thinking I should probably replace the old Mercontrol in my StarCraft. It’s very loose and lifting the fast idle lever actually tugs on the shift cables. I’m not sure if that’s right but it doesn’t seem so to me.. however the cables are the right length and they work. Will those cables fit...
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    Mercruiser decals

    Anyone know if there is anyone who makes modern looking decals for an Alpha gen 1? Or if the lack of quality makes OEM a necessity. My drive is in good shape but I might as well give it a coat of paint and re decal it while I’m doing stuff with it. Several places sell blue versions of the...
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    3.0L cooling hose discontinued?

    Was going to tow my parts boat the 60 miles to where I can work on it ( which is 10 mins from my house ), but it's pouring so replacing trailer bearings in the rain wasn't something I'd like to do.. So here I am, trying to buy some maintenance stuff I know I need for my '86 3.0L swap.. The...
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    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I’m going to try tugging one boat to the shop this weekend… once I have both boats at the shop and ready. What will I need and how long will it take? I’m pulling out a 1970 Mercruiser 120 and transom assembly ( drive is off ) and installing a 1986 140 with Alpha gen 1. Donor boat is complete...
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    My big StarCraft is sitting on an older Holesclaw or Tee Nee trailer that is structurally sound. But it’s in sad shape. It needs new rollers and everything. Wiring, wheels tires and bearings even before I move it. My little boat was easy as a brand new trailer was $900. I simply towed a new...
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    3.0 MPI distributor? Specs needed

    I need a distributor with locked timing to run fuel injection on an old 153 that I’m putting in my rat rod ( 1970 Mercruiser 2.5 ) First will the 3.0L MPI distributor fit? And second. What kind of trigger does it use? Hall effect or optical?… the reason is I may go down the turbocharging rabbit...
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    Mercruiser 120 convert to automotive.

    I’ve been thinking about starting work on my long abandoned scratch built rat rod in my nice insulated and partially heated garage ( has 8’ of baseboard heat for washer/ drier. Never gets ‘cold’ )… and I happen to come across a model A frame that is perfect for it as I’ve never liked the frame I...
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