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    Quadrajet Replacement Options

    1989 SeaRay 200BR 4.3LX Alpha One Rochester Quadrajet Carb My boat haa been sitting and recently discovered I need to replace my carburetor. Not rebuildable anymore for many reasons irrelevant to this thread. I am curious about options to replace and any considerations. Many claimed...
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    1989 4.3 LX Quadrajet Rebuild

    1989 SeaRay 200BR 4.3LX Alpha One Rochester Quadrajet Carb I am in the process of rebuilding my Quadrajet after having sat for 2 years. I have disassembled and soaked in cleaner and run through a ultrasonic. I am putting it back together and my kit does not have float specs. Does anyone have...
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    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    I understand that it is necessary to add a waxed poly resin as the final layer of poly in a fiberglass job. I understand there are a handful of reasons why to do this. What I don't know is best way to do it with just core ingredients. What is the appropriate recipe of the core components? I...
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    New Furniture Layout

    Has anyone ever tried converting the old layout of pre 90's runabout from the jump seat doghouse layout to a modern sundeck and bench configuration? Has anyone ever used pontoon furniture for this? Obviously weight is a factor. I could replace wood with poly, hdpe or starboard where applicable...
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    1989 Sea Ray or Quicksilver Wiring Diagram

    Does anyone have a wring diagram for a 1989 Sea Ray 200BR? I have seen Quicksilver "pre-1989" diagrams that are similar but not the same. I am replacing the switches and adding a fuse block and bus bar. I am interested in the diagram of the switches and gauges. I can't seem to find what i need.
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    Possible Galvanic Corrosion?

    I opened my doghouse today and i noticed that my carb, fuel pump , and alternator pulley had what appears to be corrosion going on. I have a few questions: Is this corrosion? Can i simply clean it up and possibly seal? How can I fix prevent? Boat Specs: 1989 Sea Ray 200BR Mercruiser 4.3LX...
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    No Spark at Coil

    Okay fellow boaters I have another issue. My boat in question is a s follows: 1989 Sea Ray BR200 Merc 4.3LX Thunderbolt IV V6 I have had intermittent issues with the boat dieing while running. The issue always presented itself as no spark coming off wire from coil. I did utilize this...
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    Black substance coming from prop

    Black stuff coming out by the exhaust/prop, and it appears to be overheating. Ran it at 1500 rpms on muffs and it wanted to stay at temp halfway b/n 145 and 220.
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    Engine doesn't turn over.

    Okay folks I will do my best. 1989 Sea Ray 200 Br I/O V8 Perko Switch 2 Deep Cycle Batteries fully Charged Won't start. I have power to: - trim (seperate red lead from main) - part of the switch board powered - blower works - horn works - windshield wipers work - nav lights -...
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    Mercruiser 4.3LX 205hp, Misfires Under Load Won't Accelerate past 2200rpm

    Hello All, I have an issue as stated in the topic: My engine will not accelerate past 2200 rpm, it also begins to misfire when idling under load. The misfire is that obvious intermittent shutter that can be felt. Here is my stats and progress so far: Boat Specs: - 1989 4.3LX 205hp Thunderbolt...
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    Mercruiser 165 Won't Crank.

    Hello All, I have been using this forum and the invaluable amounts of intel that it provides but have yet to post. I purchased a late 60's early 70's Mark Twain V Sonic Tri Hull with a Mercruiser 160 hp I6 motor but I simply call it the 165 because it is basically the same. I bought this bad...
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    Looking for carpet alteranative

    I bought my first boat the other day a 1970 Mark Twain trihull. I got the i/o motor running and now it is time for the cosmetic. The carpet is shot and I want to use rolled rubber or something of that nature. Does anyone have sufggestions?
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