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  1. MikeyArriva

    Ran amazing then shake no thrust

    revs stayed low. they came up a bit but not screaming full throttle. like it was trying to go but couldn't. got moving and big wake but wouldn't plane
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    Ran amazing then shake no thrust

    Yes also installed new gimbal bearing and checked alignment. I would certainly hope the marina did too before putting it back on
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    Ran amazing then shake no thrust

    1989 Arriva 2050 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha 1 Gen 1 Sooo I'm just throwing this out here, I can't find anything in the search. So I just changed out the bellows and shift cable.. Apparently I missed tightening the transom side of u joint bellows because it was still leaking. When I took...
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    89 Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen 1 stiff steering, grinding, loose outdrive

    Thanks. Fluid is full, and I have done the lock to lock multiple time to remove air with 0 bubbles, how do i check the pump cavitating? if i replace the power steering unit i can live with a little play but its pretty dangerous coming into the dock with stiff steering. it usually frees up...
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    89 Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen 1 stiff steering, grinding, loose outdrive

    Hey all. I have done quite a few searches and am not having any luck with my issue. My power steering unit has a grinding noise turning left to right and a vibration. It feels quite tight at the wheel and feels like something is catching. There is also a few inches of play in my outdrive. I...
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    Crazy shake vibration

    Hey all, so I went to take the family for one last cruise to see some leaves changing color down the river. I left the dock all seemed ok besides a slight vibration. Got up on plane and across the lake with no issue. Slowed down at the river and all of a sudden the boat started shaking and...
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    1992 Mariner 40HP Impeller washer size????

    Hey all. I just picked up a fishing boat with a 92 Mariner Magnum 40 on it. No water getting through so took pump apart and the impeller was mangled. Had been sitting dry for quite some time i assume. I ordered the repair kit with new plates, gaskets and impeller. what didn't come with the new...
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    1989 Arriva with Mercruiser 5.0 high idle after carb rebuild

    Hey guys, been a long time since Ive been in here but havin a new issue with the ol girl. OK SOO.....After owning this, my second Arriva for 2 years, near the end of last Summer I was sick of how it seemed under powered and tricky to start, so i started by changing the cap and rotor, plugs...
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    Arriva 2050 5.0 alpha one best prop??

    Hey guys. Recently sold the Arriva 2000 with outboard and got an Arriva 2050 with 5.0 Mercruiser and alpha one outdrive. The boat came with 3 props, a 19p 3 blade aluminum, a 20p 3 blade and a 21p high five stainless prop. The high five seems to work the best but none of them jump out of the...
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    89 Force 150 making me go grey at 30 No compression now.

    Hey guys. I've been on here a few times with questions about this Arriva with 150 Force outboard bought a few years ago. Here is another one cause I am stumped. Those of you who I have talked to know I'm not very familiier with this stuff and have been learning as I go but this may be bad...
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    what the heck is going on

    Quite the pickle I'm in again and wondering if anyone has dealt with anything simmilar. I have an 89 force 150 and I noticed my top cylender wasn't fireing. Checked the plug and no spark. The top cd box I think its called runs the top two cylenders and #2 was fireing. Switched wires and #1...
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    Force 150 Bogs on take off. No full speed

    Hey guys, Havin some more issues with the boat. Hope someone else has seen this and can help. I recently had some water in the gas I think I could see milky crap all around the carbs. I cleaned the bowls and disconnected the line at the fuel filter and pumped it out till no more water showed in...
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    prop moves back and forth

    Hey all.. So thought I would check while I'm here. I have an 89 force 150. I went to merc dealer last summer to get a new prop and they were able to find me an aftermarket one from somewhere. It came with the hub kit and spacer but when I put the spacer in the prop wouldn't turn freely. With...
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    what's interchangeable with 89 Force 150 lower end?

    Hey guys. Not sure if you have seen any of my other posts but my lower end was hit with something over winter, filled up with water and snow and cracked around the bottom. After a few months a guy was finally able to weld it good but when putting gears and bearings back in we noticed the prop...
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    1989 Force 150 Can lower end from a 91 be used?

    Hey folks, I am trying to replace the lower end of my 1989 Force 150. The only one i can find at the moment is a 1991 full engine with blown crankshaft. the pic of the lower end looks pretty much the same with a few differences. such as my water intake is right behind the prop and this one...
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    1989 Arriva/ soft floor, horrible upholstery ahhhhh

    Hey folks. I'm putting some posts in a few places here trying to find some help with my boat. I'm in over my head. I bought this boat last year and knew it had a soft spot in the floor and things were fading but i wasn't too concerned. now opening it up this season i noticed the floor has...
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    1989 Arriva/ soft floor, horrible upholstery ahhhhh

    Hey folks. I'm putting some posts in a few places here trying to find some help with my boat. I'm in over my head. I bought this boat last year and knew it had a soft spot in the floor and things were fading but i wasn't too concerned. now opening it up this season i noticed the floor has...
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    89 Force 150 Issues. HEELLPP IF YOU KNOW :S

    First before i get into the issues does anyone know where i could find the foam lining that goes in the shroud.. think i spelled that wrong but u know. When i bought the boat it was all rotten so i ripped it out before it caused damage but now i'm trying to find some new stuff to make her a bit...
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    HEELLLPPPPP.... 1989 Arriva 1950 with 150 Force Outboard

    Hey guys, I'm hoping i'm doing this right. I am just taking a shot in the dark. Ok so here's the story. Last summer I bought a 1989 Arriva ski boat. I probably shouldn't have but it was a long drive and things seemed ok to me. After a few uses i noticed the lower end would shift back and...
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