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    Looking at Formula with bravo drives...No impeller in drive??

    Looking at a Formula with twin big blocks and bravo drives.The boat is a 1998 so I think the Bravos are the not the current bravo 3s but the bravo 2s instead.I am an alpha guy and have been for 30 years so very familiar with impeller in the drive maintenance.Very familiar!! I am told the bravo...
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    1995 150 OCEAN PRO idle control

    My 150 has typically idles a bit higher till it is warm and idle drops a bit and im ready to go.This season it seems the idle does not go down at all.Actually seems a touch higher on occasion.I am only good at spraying seafoam into the carbs ,not much else when it comes to carbs.Anyone had...
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    Installed spare o/d and seems like cables are out of adjustment now?????

    I keep a spare alpha drive in the event I have a drive issue during boating season to get me back and running same or next day.Had to use it last season and when I installed it, for the balance of the season it seemed like my cables were out of adjustment.Didnt cleanly engage in reverse.After...
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    Oil change opinion extremely low usage of boat ,frequency/hours (not an oil thread)

    To start,I am going to change oil in both engines after haul.5.0lx mercruisers with alpha drives.Last season I ran boat total of 1 1/2 hours so I didnt change oil.We used our Regal as a beach house every weekend .Used her as beach house again this season.Less than 2 hours run time again.Oil is...
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    1990 200 hp Yamaha...opinions

    Looking at a Grady that has this motor on it.Looks fresh in and out,runs well with compression 110-115 all around.I am Johnnyrude guy with a 150 Oceanpro being the oldest I have ever owned.I am a little apprehensive with the age.Current hours are unknown but dealer maintained and getting it at a...
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    1995 150 ocean pro lower interchangable with 1987??

    I have a 95 long shaft and looked at lower from a 1987 v6 commercial long shaft.I like to keep a spare lower.How to tell if they are interchangable?
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    1995 150hp breaking shifter linkage while engaging into reverse

    Happy Labor day!! May not be using correct term but the plastic shifter linkage/lever which engages the motor from fwd to neutral and into reverse when shifting controler. On starboard side of motor .Shifts into fwd and neutral without issue but has been randomly breaking the linkage piece when...
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    1995 150 OCEAN PRO FUEL FILTER

    IS TH FUEL FILTER ON THE MOTOR A 1 PIECE REPLACEMENT OR DO I OPEN THE PLASTIC AND REPLACE THE ELEMENT??
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    Did I foul plugs while doing a decarb??

    1995 150 ocean pro sprayed 3/4 can of Seafoam in all carbs while running.Shut it down and pulled plugs one at a time and sprayed each cylinder.Waited 1/2 hour and started cranking it.Almost started but would not.I am assuming I flooded or fouled plugs..?? Charles
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    1995 150 hp prop nut size??

    been using an adjustable wrench and want to get a socket instead.I was told 1 1/16 but that is the size on my mercruiser alpha one and I am 100% sure that the Evinrude prop nut is larger.Anyone know the size??
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    TV antenna performance on a boat

    No looking to make an investment or installation since it would only be used once or twice a season.Anyone try one of those inexpensive "clear TV" portable antennas on a boat?? I have heard that everyone knows someone that uses it and it works but no 1st hand info.Anyone??
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    1995 150 hp prop nut size??

    I have always used a larger adjustable and would like to get the correct size socket.Anyone know the size??
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    Condition of Gear Lube upon changing..kinda dark

    Changing out my lower gear oil and i remember pitting in dark blue gear lube.Came out very dark charcoal gray/blackish..Had the typicall amount of shavings on the magnet plug.Possibly slightly more which didn't surprise me since I was having an issue engaging into reverse for a while last...
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    Tropical fish feeding while on vacay

    been feeding Mollys/Platys,algae eater and scissor tails once a day with algae wafers 2x a week for the past 10 years.Dont have anyone to feed them while I am away for 10 days.Recently have had to change feeding to once every 2-3 days with no obvious issues.Will the long term discs/wafers keeep...
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    MAP gas cylinder for propane application(tabletop patio heater)

    I know Map burns hotter.I have used it for soldering /plumbing with slightly better results than propane.Tried to free up a frozen anchor pin in for my mercruiser lift cyliner base with no success so I dont see very much difference.Enjoying a cocktail on an unusually warm evening on my patio...
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    WISHING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL OF YOU AND YOU FAMILIES . SINCERELY CHARLIE:tea:
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    Need some devious advise....Electric related

    I have been fortunate enough to own a 2nd home that I rent out.I keep my boat stored there and have the shore power plugged in all winter.I have a fan on in the cabin 24/7 and one under the shrink-wrap to prevent any condensation that usually occurs when all sealed up.My tennants son has a bad...
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    NEED OPINIONS ON REPAIRING AC/DC FRIDGE .PUNCTURED FREEZER GRID

    Hey guys,I screwed up big time and punctured my aluminum freezer grid ,thus creating a freon leak.I have someone who will try to recharge it after my repair.I HAVE NARROWED the repair down to 2 options.Dremmel with wire brush down to bare aluminum at puncture and put a dab of 5200 on puncture...
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    Approx cost of replacing steering cable in 17 Mako center console

    Just had my Mako in for a steering cable replacement and reverse issue Was charged an arm and a leg but was satisfied to pay if both issues were resolved.Mechanic did not fix reverse issue as he assured me he did ,once before I left work to go and pickup boat and assured me again just before I...
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    1995 150 Ocean pro not engaging n reverse

    I had to slightly adjust upper cable at motor in the spring because it was partly engaging in reverse but not fully.Engaged perfectly after adjustment,only made a few turns of adjuster.Doing the same now but wont fully engage after further adjustment.How do I manually engage in reverse to...
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