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    Need help to ID mercruiser outdrive

    I need help to ID my outdrive. 1990 bayliner 2755 cierra sunbridge 5.7 mercruiser The serial number is not very ledgable but this is what I can see: 00813828 (possibly a 4 after the 8) I think this is an alpha 1 gen 1. Help:confused:
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    Alpha 1 (V8 ratio) switch to SE106 (V6 ratio)

    OK guys here are the questions; Can I switch my mercruiser alpha 1 lower unit (V8) which is the stock gear ratio (I think 1:50) to an SE106 that was purchased for a 4.3 v6 (I believe it is 1:84 ratio). My boat 1990 bayliner 2755 cierra sundridge mercruiser 5.7 v8 Can you keep your rpms in...
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    Bildge heater?????

    Does anyone have any thoughts on the using a bildge heater in addition to my normal winterazation?? We live in PA and winterize in late november. Would a bildge heater help with condensation build up in the engine hatch:confused:. I just wondered if this would be a good idea to keep things dry...
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    bottom paint removal????

    We recently purchased a boat that has bottom paint on it thats not in the best of shape. It looks like the paint was put on the original paint with no pre sanding. My question is...if the factory paint underneath is in good shape is there any way to remove this bottom paint with out damaging the...
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    shift cable question???

    1990 5.7 mercruiser with alpha one outdrive. ProblemThe shifting of the boat in and out of gear will be smooth and correct one time and then another time you get the buzz and clunk and this is usually in reverse. The lower shift cable works smoothly when disconnected from the control linkage...
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    Dipstick question??

    1990 5.7 mercruiser My dipstick is leaking oil out the finger loop tube. Is this supposed to be sealed??? Could there be a cap on the end of the tube that is missing??:confused:
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    oil coming out of dipstick at high rpms??

    Problem; My 1990 5.7 mercruiser is intermitanly pushing oil out the dipstick at 4000+rpm range. Background: This boat was sitting for 3 years in a boat yard. We got her 6 weeks ago and have been bringing her back to life since. We had moisture in the oil which in the end proved to be a failed...
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    5.7 mercruiser raw water cooling system cleaning???

    I have removed the thermostat housing on my 5.7 mercruiser only to find the housing is shot and directly below the tstat in the intake manifold it had a black crud. This crud did not seam to be in the passages leading away from the tstat hole but I am sure they have some residual mung. Does any...
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    Boat seat cover (over top style)???

    Does anyone know if you can buy a seat cover for a bucket style boat seat like you can for automotive seats?? I have seen the terry cloth seat covers for the back to back seats but I can't find anything for a bucket seat.:confused:
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    5.7 water in engine oil

    Ok guys heres the basics: 1990 5.7 mercruiser/alpha 1 The boat sat in dry dock storage for 3 years. The previous owner said he drove it the last day on to the boat yards fork truck running correctly. He also claims a proper winterazation was done as well. We bought the boat 2 weeks ago and got...
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    Oil leak at fuel pump????

    We took our b-liner 2755 out for its maiden voyage after 3 years of sitting in a boat yard . It runs very good but we found an oil leak near the fuel pump. It only pushes out a little oil at high rpms ,the fuel pump and surrounding area (coolant hose..) get a small spray of oil. The engine oil...
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    trailer tongue extension?????

    I just got a bayliner 2755 sunbridge. I have it sitting on a 7500lb twin axle trailer. The tongue is about 2' short for what I prefer. What I did was take another section of 3x4 box and u bolt,through bolt and tack weld it below the original tongue (20" out past). So now you have the original...
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    Mercruiser water pump replaced now shift interuption does not work???

    Ok here is the information; 90 mercruiser 5.7 with alpha one outdrive. 1990 bayliner 2755 sunbridge. This boat was in storage for 3 years. It was stored correctly and everything has come back on line flawlessy. What we discovered was the circulating water pump was shot.So we decided to change...
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    Marine battery voltage reading?????

    Hi everyone; I have a battery related question. I put a season old battery in a boat I just got. It turned over the engine 2 times at 5 seconds and after that the starter cellenoid just will click and the voltage on my dash guage drops off the scale. I took the battery out and it read 12.3...
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    What size trailer do I need????

    I may be getting a 1990 bayliner 27ft cruiser and I need to know what size trailer will haul this boat. I currently have a 6k twin screw trailer with a bayliner 23ft open bow on it. Would this trailer work??? The weight of the boat is listed as 4300lbs.:confused:
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    OMC 5.0L vs 3.0L cobra outdrive differences?

    Hi guys; I picked up an "88" bayliner with a 3.0L engine in it for some body parts the other day. I have an "88" 5.0L bayliner. Both have OMC cobra outdrives. My questions are: 1) Are the 3.0L and 5.0L outdrives the same except for gearing? 2) Is it worth keeping for the cases value of it or...
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    OMC 5.0 riser dripping water

    O.K. guys after all the work I did to get my engine running correctly we have discovered a small drip coming out of the starboard riser on my 5.0 OMC. My full intention is to pull the riser and see if I can regasket or if needed I will replace the riser and/or manifold. My engine is very clean...
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    Hub to thru hull exhaust conversion

    O.K. guys,I think this one has been up for talk many times before,so I will try to keep it simple and brief. I have an 88 OMC 5.0 that is currently thru hub exhaust. I am at least investigating the idea of thru hull exhaust. Here are my questions; 1) Can I just cap the Y pipe ends or must I...
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    Boat capacity plate questions

    I have a 1988 bayliner capri 2250. The capacity plate is gone. During a coast gaurd saftey check,:confused: the officer told me that I must have a capactiy plate on the boat. In pa we can apply for a new capacity plate and I have done so. I am going to the jersey shore this weekend and I am...
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    OMC 5.0 surges after 4100 rpms

    Hello; This is my first posting but I have read the forum for quite a while and found much good information. My "88" boat has an OMC 5ltr engine. The problem is that the boat has developed an intermitant surge at 4100rpms,almost like if a plug was firing sometimes and not others. If you dump...
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