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    What too look for when purchasing a new prop ?

    I have a 1984 Mercruiser Model is 488 R 3 liter engine alpha 1 powers a 21 ft boat no trim tabs have been told under powered for a 21 footer but the 488 is a work horse good engine & burns little fuel Getting on plane is slow process , stern digs in, cant get out of its own way but...
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    Water seems too be mixing into gear oil of lower un on Alpha 1 after impellar change

    On my last postings you guys on this forum were helpful regarding a bunch of issues . Weeks ago I smelt rubber burning, and temp gauge was slowly going from cool too hot. It time too change water impellar . ( done it before and went smooth ) When I dropped gear oil it was good color no...
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    located up lower unit on 1984 alpha 1

    You folks were helpful the other day regarding my impellar install and gear line up. When I installed lower part of lower unit I must have moved shaft into reverse Starting engine water was coming up into heat exchanger, but noticed prop was spinning forward when I was in neutral Took...
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    What did I do wrong on install of alpha 1 water pump ( help )

    1984 Mercruiser 4 cylinde Alpha 1 This is second time replacing water pump on my Alpha 1 within a few weeks. First time purchased entire Sierra kit changing impellar, gaskets, housing. My mistake was impellar fins I installed clock wise rather then counter clock wise. After a few hours...
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    Trying too figure out if my surge brake actuator is working?

    I had issues with my actuator. Was over 7 years old and decided too replace. I had a spare TItan model # 60 that was sitting outside covered 4 years. WHen I received it was only used a few months. I want too bleed brakes and too find out if Titan is working ? I took some advice from this...
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    Need some advice regarding multiple issues on my ez loader surge brake system

    Sorry this is long, trying too make myself clear on all history and issues regarding my trailer My old steel boat trailer was unsafe. JUNKED IT Located a 2006 aluminum float on ez loader duel axle 4 wheel, oil bath , drum surge brake system Seller wanted it gone. Seller complained that wheels...
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    need some advice regarding my Titan model # 60 boat trailer actuator hitch

    Unit is older model # 60, the type that when you have too bleed your brakes it is adviseable you use a 2/4 & held down with chains and pump too bleed braking system. Rated 6000 lbs This unit was purchased few years ago and only used 4 times. It was installed on a old rusted trailer. I should...
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    thinking of changing prop what should I consider

    I have a 1984 mercruiser model 488 4 cylinder Alpha 1 present prop # 4214 aluminum boat is a 21 ft walk around cuddy sea ray I don't push boat, used for intracoastal fishing , just thinking about changing hoping too get a little more power. No trim tabs, infact tabs were never installed...
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    starting electrical issue on 1984 mercruiser 488 , 4 cylinder ?

    I have wiring diagrams ,from the mercruiser shop book. Tough following, reaching out too fellow boaters, that possibly had simuliar issues or a boater with knowledge in this area I have a 1984 mercruiser 488 engine. ( ford engine ) 4 cylinder Living with an electrical starting issue for...
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    Question regarding Titan brake actuator

    I have a 2006 EZ Loader duel axel , 4 braking surge braking system, supports a 21 ft boat and trailer tow rating is 4500 lbs Tow rating on actuator plate is 6500 lbs Was living with a loud banging upon turns and could not place exactly were it was coming from. Last time out did not check...
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    Rust on springs and axel , whats best too remove

    Here we go again my next project , my trailer Brakes on my ez loader duel axel, duel braking system stopped working? Supports a 21 footer. Upon inspection fluid resavior was dry. Refilled, hand pumped actuator and fluid was spraying all over aluminum frame. Upon inspection found a 3 ft...
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    pin wholes in aluminum fuel tank ?

    64 gallon aluminum gas tank developed pin wholes and fuel was leaking Pulled tank. Sanded entire bottom, ran a layer of epoxy like a layer of spackel,all over bottom sanded, painted. Lasted almost 2 years. Smelled gas the other day, just pulled tank and sure enough another pin whole. Just...
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    Hearing banging noise on trailer

    I have 2006 ez loader duel axel duel braking, float on trailer Holds a 21 footer, rated 45oo lbs Recently hearing strange noise coming from rear ( some place ) Driving and pinpointing is tough unless you have long leooogs ( hee hee) Trying too describe what symtoms ocur. Noise happens when...
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    spark help from coil from a 4 cylinder merc

    I have a starting issue. Right now it does not work. I have a 1984 4 cylinder mercruiser engine. During past few weeks at times not getting power too turn engine over. Cranks, getting fuel, won't start. Mess with electrical harness, and starts Works 4 weeks, then craps out. Today it's...
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    Replacement of wood and dash off 84 Sea Ray

    Planning my next boating project My Sea Ray is a 21 ft 84 walk around fisherman model Eliments are taking it's toll on wood. Dash area I replaced wood and purchased outdoor vinyl at a frabric shop. Used old vinyl and tufting and covered with new vinyl. Came out o.K. Set up for fishing...
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    Just found out heat exchanger is N.G.?

    My mechanic just informed me my exchanger is n.g I have a 1984 4 cylinder mercruiser. I need an aluminum exchanger. I see on this forumn boaters have had exchangers fixed by going too a radiator shop. Are they succesfull? Calling Sea Ray they said most times radiator shops dont do a good job...
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    Follow up on alpha 1 temp issues

    Posting a number of threads and getting some good advice from fellow boaters. Wanted too share what I found Was having temp issues . At low throttle temp gauge seemed okay. Throttle down and gaining speed temp gauge would increase too a unsafe level. My mechanic said he changed impellar but...
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    Power Boater looking too get into sailing what advice can you sailors offer ?

    Have owned a few 26 -28 cabin cruisers Having no trailer and lots of repairs I was stuck with marina were boat was docked. Hated that feeling being at their mercy. After boat had lower unit stolen along with engine parts got tired of paying dry storage for a boat not used. Finally sold dirt...
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    Little help with install of alpha 1 after install of water pump impellar

    I posted a thread last week regarding high temp readings 1984 4 cylinder mercruiser, self contained cooling 488 model Alpha 1 Can idle all day but when I started increase throttle so did temp gauge. A lot of extensive engine and lower unit work end of last season. WHen temp started too...
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    1984 4 cyliner mercruiser running hot?

    1984 mercruiser 4 cylinder runs hot when I throttle up? Self contained cooling My mechanic is over booked any trying too trouble shoot this issue myself Weeks ago engine temp started too run hot when I throttle up on plane. WHen this started too happen I brought boat into a shop I use. First...
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