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  1. semo549

    165hp 250ci L6 V belt removal/instaallation

    Hi everyone. I have a 77' SeaRay with a gm straight 6 250. How do you remove and replace the V belt on the front of the engine. I have belt loose and the the 2 bolts the mount the engine to the front bracket removed. The spacer then comes out but I still can't get the belt past the pullys...
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    Shore Power adapters

    Hey everyone I recently bought a used boat lift. It has 3 tanks and 3 blower motors. My outlet on my dock currently has a 20amp breaker that powers the lift. when I run the 3 motors at the same time the breaker trips. I also have an outlet for my shore power that is 30amp. Does anyone know...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 trim issue

    Hey guys I'm having a problem with the trim on my Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. The trim works fine in the up position. Well I trimmed up all the way the other day and the outdrive got stuck in the up position. I checked the fluid level and bleeded the lines to make sure air wasn't present. Fluid...
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    Mercruiser 165hp timing chain

    Hey guys all this waiting around for spring to get here has got me doing some thinking. First off I have a 77' Searay with gm250ci L6. The boat runs good and it has for 2 seasons now but it doesn't run great. The problem is with the timing. When I hook my timing light up the reading dances...
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    5.7 water in #7 cylinder....

    I have a 1992 Celebrity 290 with twin 350's. I started having problems with the starter making an awful noise. Found out there was water in #7 cylinder on the port engine. I figured the motor must have diesiled for a second. No big deal, so I keep having the same problem with the starter so...
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    Got a free Prop today, A few questions. w/ pics

    Today a guy at work gave me a SS prop for free. It is about the same diameter as the prop I have now on my boat. What kind of performance can I expect from this new prop in comparison to my current setup. My current setup: 1977 Sea Ray srv187 Weight of boat: not sure Motor/outdrive...
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    building a swim deck... Which wood?

    Hey guys I have started the process of designing and building a swim deck that runs the full length of the transom for my 77' Sea Ray srv-187. I've got the design down including the brackets I'll be using. I'm using my existing brackets from my old small platform to go on the outside, then...
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    99' Dakota 3.9L towing

    Hey guys this year I'm keeping my 77' Sea Ray 18ft bow rider at the marina in covered storage. I usually tow with my Dads 1/2 ton silverado 2x4 from my house to the marina with no problems. I have a 99' Dakota 2x4 3.9L 5sp. I'll just be using the Dakota to put the boat in and out of the water...
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    Make me a DIY Wakeboard Pylon

    Finally made a Wakeboard pylon, here's how I did it if anyones interested. sorry about the pics, there from my cell phone. If you got any questions holler! - The post is a floor post jack $25 on craigslist - 2" trailor ball welded to the top $8 - base is 2x6x18 carpet wrapped wood. free -...
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    Not so good trip to the river today...

    I just got a 1992 Celebrity sport cruiser with twin 5.7's/alpha 1 drives. This was our first time out on it since we bought it. We cruised great for about an hour when all the sudden I here one of my motors reving up really high. I backed off the throttle and and kicked it into neutral. The...
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    Another battery switch question

    I'm sure this topic has been talked about plenty but I couldn't find what I was looking for. My setup is dual engines, 2 batteries, 2 alternators, and a switch for each battery. The switches are the same with the selections 1,2, all, and off. I completely understand the use of one battery for...
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    "1" drive trim switch issues

    Hey guys I have a 77'sea ray with a mercruiser 165hp/ pre alpha drive. I have the traditional 3 button trim switch, It would only trailor up with both the middle and the top buttons pressed in. So to make it easier I jumped a wire from the bottom botton to the top to bypass the middle button...
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    165hp manifold water drain plug?

    I know this is a silly question but... Is the drain plug on the rear of a mercruiser 165hp manifold a threaded brass plug or is it smooth bore with a pet ****? The reason asking is I get a new manifold but it didn't come with the drain plug. The threaded brass plug that was on my old manifold...
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    Smart Tabs effecting wake ?

    I Have a 77' Sea Ray 187 bowrider. I just ordered the smart tab sx with the 60lbs actuators. My question is for the people that have experience with the tabs. How do they effect your wake? And what kind of hull design was it on? The reason asking is that I do alot of wakeboarding and I've...
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    Merc. 165hp Carb adapter plate fitment issues? W/ PICS

    Hey guys I have a 77' Sea Ray 187, its powered by a mercruiser 165, The boat runs fine but lacks the power that it should have. I have already went through and replaced and rebuilt anything that needed it within the motor including rebuilding the carb. Here's what I'm working with: -The...
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    New carpet in 1978 Sea Ray 187 ****UPDATED, FINISHED WITH QUALITY PICS***

    Hey guys! I just finished up with finals in college so now I have a month long break. I was thinking of replacing the carpet in the ole Searay. I spend alot of time in the boat in the summer so I would like it to look nice. The boat was a complete mess when I got it. Since I've had it gave...
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    corroded alpha 1 stern drive (w/ pics)

    I just bought this 92 celebrity and the stern drive's are severely corroded. Any one have idea's on how to get these hard to get to place's. Does the out drive need to completely disassembled? or what I need to do? Thanks, here's some pics of what I'm dealing with
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    Mercruiser 165 lower drive alignment issuses. w/ pics

    Hey guys I have a 77' mercrusier 165. I just put a new impeller in around a month ago. I never noticed this untill now but it looks like the lower drive assembly isn't lined up just right in the rear, its offset to the right. It doesn't leak and it operates fine. I have put about 10 hours on...
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    77' mercruiser 165 no spark, running out of options

    I have a 77 srv 187 searay with a mercruiser 165 in it. It was running good like it always does for 10 minutes then. died. It turns over fine, theres non spark though. Heres what I have brand new this season in the electrical system. coil, points, cap, wires, plugs, rotor, condensor. I've...
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    77' searay 165hp WOT 3600rpms. Need new prop, what size?

    Hey guys I have a 77' Searay srv-187 open bow. It has a mercruiser 165 on it. At WOT Im running 4200 rpms. with a normal 4 person load. I just added a hydrofoil to help out the crappy holeshot the boat had. I'm super happy with the foil, the holeshot is excellent. The problem is the...
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