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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Oh flexible, that would be so easy. Would you have a link to that or it is standard for mercruiser 4.3 alpha one 4bbl?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    If I replace the fuel line, does it come premade with the fitting or I have to do it myself (the bending and connectors)?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    What's weird is we did tried the boat with the owner and we had no problems for a 5 minutes ride. Brought it to our place, ran it for 5 minutes, did well then, started to do what I've said starting this post. To be honest the smell was a little weird when I first removed the filter, it did...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Thank you, would I be able to prevent myself from doing a whole cleanup by doing small things while the boat is in the water?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Thanks - The tank was almost empty when I refill it with around 20 gal. Does that mean I lost that 20 gal?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Good day! I went back to the boat and changed the big fuel filter because it was easier, I cleaned the tank vent on the side of the boat (it had a spider nest), and put seafoam in the gas tank. (half a bottle). I cannot get the boat out of the water, I'm almost vertical and it wont go out...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Thank you very much, this is good information. I will have a look at all this when I head back there!
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Thanks so much - Boat is 1989 if that can help!
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    I am not where the boat is at the moment but these are some pictures I had.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Could it be OC970153?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Thank you very much, Ill try to figure out where this is located!
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    Good day, trying to figure out a problem I have with my boat. Just put it out in the water, drove for 2-3 minutes to the dock. Took the people out for a ride then after around 5 minutes it start to lose RPM, was going from 30 to 25 back to 30 then 25. The speed of the boat was probably at half...
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    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    I have attached what it looks like at the moment after the armashell paint reconditionner and meguiars finishing polish. The white remaining still have to be cleaned. Would it be ready for the Meguiar's Flagship Premium Marine Wax? (where its a darker blue line, there was a vinyl pinstripe that...
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    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    Hello, I am looking for advice in terms of product to use and in which order. I have done the following at the moment. 1- Cleaned the boat exterior with blue dawn and hot water 2- used armashell paint reconditionner and meguiars finishing polish (beige bottle) with a buffing tool (mixed the 2)...
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    Sunray Allegro 1989 cracked windsheild

    Hello, I was wondering if there was any tricks to fix a cracked curved windsheild. Otherwise, can the passenger windsheild can be replaced? I suppose I would have to find a broken boat in my region? Thank you!
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    Console decal sticker replacement

    Hello, I was wondering if there was a company that makes replacement stickers/decal to replacement the following? Thank you!
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    Maintenance - New owner of 89 Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha One

    I heard something similar around the oil. What are they recommending instead of using the QS? Is it possible that the oil is made by only 1 or 2 big companies and then sold under little brands?
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    Maintenance - New owner of 89 Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha One

    Wow, I was not expecting so many good comments! Thank you everyone for your input! I will definately look closer at your comments when I get the boat and start looking into it!
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    Maintenance - New owner of 89 Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha One

    Good day, Just bought a boat for the family and according to the previous owner, I have to do the engine oil change and foot lubricant. I do not have the products and tools at the moment but I thought about asking the pros here regarding the products I wanted to get: Gear lube pump...
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