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    2000 Sea Ray 5.0, in need of wiring diagram

    Hello, I am currently trying to restore a Searay 210 with 5.0 mercruiser. Currently a couple of the fuses in the box under dash blow quickly. I'm not sure what they are. Also have other electrical issues, but can't find a good wiring diagram. Has anyone go an idea where to find one? or...
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    2000 Sea Ray 210, dash deteriorated

    The dash on this 2000 model Sea Ray is in bad shape, faded, oxidized, etc. I want to restore the boat and the dash along with it. Should I just paint over the padded dash or is there another option, such as a rubberized spray? Let me know what you think and suggest any products. thanks
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    2000 Sea Ray 5.0 Mercruiser, noise in rear

    Hello, I have a 2000 Sea Ray with 5.0 mercruiser, which is new to me. I have a noise similar to a scratchy alarm that comes on with the key. It is momentary with the key on, and comes from the very rear of engine. It stays on now with engine running, and I can NOT find where it is coming...
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    4.3 mercruiser intake manifold gasket set

    I am now putting rebuilt heads on my 1995 4.3 v6 mercruiser....chevy. Now I noticed the intake manifold gaskets I am about to use have one water passage blocked. Is this normal? and if it is, then why? these are Victor brand. thanks
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    4.3 mercruiser with burned exhaust valve.....what could cause this

    Good day. I have a 1995 Chaparral with 4.3 v6 GM. At the lake I experienced a severe power loss. Got home and performed compression test to find zero compression on #2 cylinder. Removed head and there it was, burned exhaust valve. I will replace it after touching up the seat, but what could...
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    Mercury 2.5 hp two stroke dis-assemble

    I have a 2.5 hp merc that fell and broke off the tiller handle. Now the place where the handle was located leaks water. I need to get it welded, but i want to take only the bracket to weld. I think i need to remove power head to get the bracket off. What is involved, and is there a...
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    Mercruiser Alpha one Gen ll, allowing water into boat, help

    Hello folks, I have a 1997 Wellcraft with 5.7 mercruiser with alpha one gen ll, and I am getting water in boat. After just a few minutes in water I get enough to turn on bilge. At approx 4 minutes bilge turns on for 40 to 50 seconds. With ear muffs on the boat, it was dry, but in the lake I...
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    mercury outboard paint

    I am in process of cleaning up a merc 8hp that was on a sailboat that stayed in water. Now the lower unit will not clean up. I have to lightly sand and paint. What kind of black paint is recommended? I have heard that rustoleum with a hardener would work. Would like to hear about others...
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    recommend a prop

    I have a 20 1/2 Wellcraft Eclipse, mercruiser sterndrive, 210 HP 5.7, deep v. I currently have a mercruiser prop. 14 1/2 diameter, 21 pitch ss, 3 blade. I have a little problem getting it up on step. The boat is fairly heavy, so with 3 or 4 persons in it, I'm pretty sure a 19 pitch would help...
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    smart tabs vs whalefin on sterndrive

    Has anyone got thoughts on using a whale fin on a 20' Wellcraft Eclipse, with Mercruiser sterndrive, to help get on plane a littler faster, vs using smart tabs? With four people on board, this boat seems to plane a little slow.
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    Identify 4.3 v6 and other chevy castings

    Does anyone know of a website that lists chevy casting numbers and specs on chevy engines, (year, size, etc). I have seen site in the past, maybe on this site, but cant find it now. thanks
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    need advice on alpha gimble bearing change

    I have a 1997 mercruiser gen ll, which needs gimble bearing replacement. With drive off for impeller change, I reached in and moved the gimble bearing. I thought it was a little rough. So I decided to use a slide hammer and jerk on the inner race of bearing. Now it is for sure rough. I...
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    alpha one drive removal, oil reserve line

    I have a 1997 alpha one drive that I plan to remove for lower shift cable, and impeller. This boat, wellcraft 20, has an outdrive oil reserve. Where does the oil line make its way to the drive and are there any special precautions removing this drive as opposed to an earlier one without the...
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    Plywood substitute

    I have a 1997 Wellcraft eclipse 20' and need to replace sundeck structure etc. I have noticed a "white in color" composite structure material, that interior parts are made with. What is that stuff, and has anyone used it v/s plywood? Also where could I find an I/O engine cowl? thanks
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    wellcraft eclipse 2000

    I have a 1997 wellcraft eclipse. The back seats are a bench seat, just in front of engine area. I see pics of wellcraft eclipse 2000 with an engine cowl and a seat on each side of cowl, giving more room. Is anyone familiar with this seating, and can one find an engine cowl and convert, and...
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    alpha one shifting issues

    I recently looked at a 1997 alpha one drive (connected to a wellcraft) and it seems it would not go easily in gear, forward or reverse, engine not running. I would go to forward then try to turn the prop counterclock and only a little clicking, then finally it caught. Same for reverse, other...
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    boat title and registration

    I am considering buying a boat in Texax from a private individual. After that I plan to pull it to Oklahoma and request an Oklahoma title and registration. Do I owe the state of Texas anything? Oklahoma will collect excise tax for sure, but does TX get involved? any info appreciated.
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    Mercruiser I/O white in color

    A friend is describing his 1987 Sea Ray and Mercruiser I/O that he bought new in 1987. He says the outdrive came new white in color. I have never seen this, and I said he probably had an OMC. He says its a mercruiser. Has anyone got info on this?
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    4.3l mercruiser rebuild

    I currently have a 1990 4.3 chevy, with manual fuel pump. Now considering another block, and these older blocks are not readily available. So I may use a later version block, but without the manual fuel pump hole. Will need an electric fuel pump. If I use one, where is the safety feature, to...
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    4.3L v6 engine block cracked

    I have a 4.3L that I have found to have a cracked block on right side just above dipstick area. Has anyone used marinetex epoxy with much luck? Am I up the creek, and forced to find another block, and if so would any 1990 model work?
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