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    1987 Baja 240 Sport- What Prop?

    I have an 87 Baja 240 sport with 454- 330hp, any suggestions on the best prop for me? Top speed with 3-4 peep 1/2-3/4 tank gas, not worried about holeshot, just looking for top end. Thanks, Tom
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    Starter????

    Well my starter went out today on a holiday weekend! The only place I was able to get one for my 87 454 magnum was the auto parts store. They match perfectly, now what are the drawbacks at less than half the price? Tom
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    White SMoke?

    O.K I have a 24' Baja 1987 with a 454 Magnum Alpha 1. I just got it last fall, and when running it in the drive with the hose, no problem, now its in the dock, and when I first start no problem to it runs for a few mins then there is this white smoke that appears? It doesnt really smell oily, as...
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    Thru hull exhaust smoke?

    I have a 24' Baja with a '87 454 mag with thru hull exhaust. I know it is still a lil cold out, but can I expect to see some smoke coming from the exhaust? Tom
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    Can you use different gear ratio?

    I have a87 454 magnum, and need a new lower unit, but cant find an aftermarket one, as they dont make them in 1.32, as they will blow up-hence the change to the bravo drive in 88. I was told i could put a 1.47 gear ratio lower unit in but would have to up the pitch of my prop. Can this be done...
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    1987 bellows replacement

    I will be changing all of the bellows on my 1987 Baja 240 sport with a 454 magnum Merc Alpha 1 drive. What bellows will I need to change all of them, and is Sierra a good brand to go with? West Marine carries both and says yes. I have thru hull exhaust. I recently purchased the boat, and not...
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    trim tilt help

    I have a 454 mag with merc alpha 1 '87 Baja 240 Sport. The outdrive will go down with the trim down button, but the trim up does not work. luckily there is a trailer button, that I can push in to raise the outdrive when needed. is this probably a short somewhere? How would I check? Thanks, Tom
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    Bellows

    What would be a good fair price to change the bellows on a 87 454 magnum alpha 1? Lets use Merc parts, and what would be the ball park price? I am in the Detroit area. Is it just as easy to take this task on myself, and save tons of $ ? I am an Ironworker who is pretty mechanically inclined...
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    bellows replacement please help

    Mr Don S. - I am pretty mechanically inclined, but have never changed the bellows. I was given a price of $950 for parts and labor on a merc 454 alpha one- which seems quite pricey? What would it go for, and is it just as easy to do it myself? Thanks,, Tom
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    Need help- Boot torn

    I have recently purchased a 87 Baja 240 sport with a 454 magnum A-1. While I was changing the outdrive gear oil, I noticed one of the rubber boots had a big rip in it. :( I know there are a couple "boots on the Mercruiser, so can anyone tell me how much $ it will cost and time to do it myself...
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