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    shift cable adjustment

    1989 Merc 4.3Lx OC534197 Alpha One OF162055 Last season I had problems shifting from forward to neutral to reverse. My SternDrive is not install on the boat yet and want to verify both Lower and Upper Shift Cables adjustements. And replaced them if needed. Is it possible to check all cables...
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    New Water Heater replacement

    Good day, Happy Easter. I bought a new Water Heater to replace my old one. The old Water Heater had a Back Water Valve located on the Cold Inlet. Do I have to install one on my new Heater at the same location ? Thanks
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    Wash my Sunbrella Camper Top in my Front Load Washer

    Is it possible to Wash my Sunbrella Camper Top (No Clear Vynil) in my Front Load Washer? And leave it dry out hanged? Could it damage the fabric?
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    1989 4.3LX new water heater with heat exchanger

    2 x 4.3Lx 1989 I just bought a new Atwood Water Heater (replacement) with Heat Exchanger. The present installation only supply Hot Water at the dock with 120V. I want to modify the installation so that I can have Hot water at the dock and cruising when the engines are running. I think I have 2...
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    Rust on my Camper Metal Posts were the Micas touches

    Good Day, I have some Rush on some Posts of my Camper Top. The Rush Spots are only were the Micas touches the Metal Posts. They are not made of aluminium I think, because they are Original 1989 Camper Top Metal Posts. My Micas are new from last season and where they touch the Metal Post, I...
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    Gaz Lines

    Good Day, I have a twin engine boat and want to install Fuel/Water separator that I don't have presently. I have 1 Fuel Tank and 2 Fuel Lines coming out from that Tank. I Guess I will have to install 2 Water/Fuel Separators, one on each line. Please confirm if I am right? Thank You
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    What Model # Merc Engine do I have

    This is probably a Dum Question, But With all those Engine # based on Year, I have a hard time to figure what Engines I have. My Boat has 2 Engines with Alpha One They are 1989 Merc 4.3 LX Serial OC534197 and OC454332 What Merc Model are they so I can refer to the Right Manual in the Adult...
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    Super Hooker Anchor

    I bought a used 30' (9000lbs) boat. There is a Super Hooker #22 Anchor included. As per Hooker Specs (Web Site) this anchor is for a 35' to 38' size Boat. It is a Danfort Style Anchor. I am thinking about replacing it with a Fortress Anchor FX-11 that seems to be more suitable for my size boat...
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    Power Steering onTwin 4.3LX (1989)

    Good day, I bought a used boat yearly this season, 1989 30ft with 2 - 4.3LX & Alpha Ones Both Props are turning Starboard Side. I only have one Steering Belt installed On the Port Side Engine. The Fluid Level is showing Full. The Starboard Engine has a Power Steering Pump installed but no Belt...
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    Port side shifter does not hold it's position on Low RPM

    Just bought a new boat 1989 with 2 Merc 4.3 LXE Ser# OC534197 & Ser# OC454332 And 2 Alpha One Drive Ser# OF162054 & OF162055 The Shift Control is a QuickSilver Link below (same but Older) http://www.marineengine.com/parts/images/mercury/883711A04.jpg The Port Side Shifter wants to go back...
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    jabsco pressure water pump #36900-1010

    Good day, Following the EBAY link for the Image of the pump ITT Jabsco 369001010 Automatic Water System Pump | eBay My Jabsco Pressure Water Pump model #36900-1010 is very noisy. It seems that the bearing or Belt Drive Shaft is or are defective. Can I replace only those parts? Or I need to...
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    start my engine without alpha one installed

    Engine 1984 Mercruiser 260 Alpha One MR I want to start my engine without my Alpha One installed. Is it possible ? And where do I connect the water Hose on the Gimbal Housing. Thanks
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    1984 MR Alpha One

    1984 MR Alpha One S/N 6847830 I removed the Lower Part of the Stern Drive to replace the Water Pump. All went OK. Unfortunetly I damaged the Seal bottom Housing (not sure on the name. see pictures) trying to remove the stucked ORING that was located in the Driveshaft top cavity. Now Am I in...
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    Speaker for my GPS Mooring Alarm

    Good day, Uniden Solara VHF Standard Horizon CP180I I was on Lac Champlain last week an got into very bad weather last Monday Night. My anchor did not hold. All this happened arround midnight. Fortunatly I was able to manage. I had set Alarm Mooring to 60 feet. The alarm sound was so weak...
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    No Power on Ignition Switch Merc 260 1984

    1984 Mercruiser 260 5.7L S/N 6846787 I had never had problem before and last week end I tried to start my engine with no luck. When I turn the key, nothing happens; No Click on the starter, the guages does not have power doesn't move. I checked the Ighition Switch Fuse and it is not blowed. I...
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    Bronze Thru-Hull Fitting for Sink

    Good Day. I have bought my sink with 1-1/4" Drain. Now I need to buy a Thru-Hull Bronze Fitting. Should I go with 1-1/4" also or 1" is enough? Thanks
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    Thermostat Housing Merc 260

    Engine: 1984 Merc260 s/n 6846787 I'm not a mecanic at all but thought I could do this myself. To be able to replace the thermostat I had to remove the aluminium sleeve. Now I have to assemble the Thermostat Housing and before I do I need some informations; 1- Aluminium Sleeve: I didn't pay...
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    Carburator Choke Rod

    1984 Mercruiser 260 5.7L s/n 6846787 Carb Rochester 4MV Last seasons I had paid for a complete Tune-Up and the Mecanic broked the Choke Rod when adjusting the Carb Choke. He told me that I don't really need a choke, he said all the SpeedBoats does not have chokes. I said just jurk the throttle...
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    Installation of a sink

    I am planning installation of a sink in my boat (new installation). I want a simple installation such as a sink with Fold up/down Tap Faucet. I will install a 14gal flexible water tank (limited space in the cuddy cabin). I have no idea about the installation configuration. I would appreciate...
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    add oil into trim hydraulic pump

    Mercruiser 260 5.7L s/n 6846787 Stern Drive Alpha One s/n 6847830 I checked the Dip Stick on my Trim Hydraulic Pump and I need to add oil (10W30). Does the Stern Drive needs to be full down or full up when adding oil? Than You
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