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    87 260 T-stat Housing-Something Doesn't Look Correct

    I have been having a random idle overheat. See attached photo of t-stat housing. While researching part numbers to order t-stat and gaskets, I noticed that there is a notch in the sleeve on top of the t-stat. A pic of a new sleeve does not have this notch. It appears that someone modified...
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    87 260 Alpha 1 Issues-Help Please.

    1st issue-When I purchased the boar last year, the PO explained that it would try to run hot at idle sometimes. The temp did not fluctuate during the 45 minute sea trail. The impeller had not been replaced in 5 years so I figured that was most likely the problem. I rebuilt the water pump in...
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    Alpha 1 Front Drive Seal?

    So I removed the outdrive yesterday to get started on a bellows, gimbal bearing and shift cable replacement and found a small trace of oil in the drive shaft bellows. I assume this means I have a seal leaking. I plan to drop off the outdrive to a shop this afternoon to pressure test and...
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    87 Alpha 1 Bellows, Lower shift cable, and Gimbal bearing replacement

    I am about to attempt a bellows replacement, lower shift cable replacement, and possibly gimbal bearing replacement and have a few questions: 1. Is there any reason to go with an exhaust bellows instead of the tube? 2. Is a cheap alignment bar with bearing installer from ebay OK? 3. I have...
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    88 Carver 2767 Santego

    Ok iboats, I am probably about to make a foolish decision. Although I have been planning to step up to a cruiser in a few years, I have stumbled upon a project that I am seriously considering now. 88 Carver Santego. Good looking boat. Cabin is like new, exterior very clean but needs some wet...
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    Ants!

    in the boat. Just moved to Charleston SC and have the boat stored covered on trailer at a storage lot. Out on the harbor Saturday I feel the sting on my toe and sure enough, fire ants were in floor under the helm. Also found some in the cabin. I've never had them before in the boat and no...
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    Considering Purchase of 88 Wellcraft Center Console with Evinrude Sea Drive

    Hello all, A friend of mine is considering purchasing an 88 Wellcraft Center Console with Evinrude 140 Sea Drive. I have heard mixed reviews and am curious as to what we should be wary of before going further. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    1995 Mercruiser 4.3 DIY Carb Rebuild-Couple of Questions

    I am attempting to rebuild the weber carb on my boat. I am using the edelbrock kit #1477. I have disassembled everything exactly as the instructions stated. Items 43 and 44 are the jets that appear to be under the venturi assemblies-I do not see them! I removed the venturis and the gaskets...
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    Can I rebuild my carb myself?

    Its a 95 4.3 with weber 4 barrel. I have the service manual and am pretty good at these things. I've never done this before; am I crazy for considering this? What special tools will I need? The local marine dealer is busy, and I am too impatient to wait. Any advice is greatly appreciated...
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    Help...Just bought boat, trailer broke, boat on I-20, and temp to get to 30 degrees!

    So I just bought a 95 Regal, got 5 miles from home and the wheel studs broke on right side tire. Too late to fix tonight, so the boat is beside the interstate until morning. Biggest problem is I/O motor was run today and its supposed to get down to 30 degrees tonite. Do I need to go drain the...
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    Interested in Boat in Iboats Classifieds-Edited to include link

    So I'm thinking of buying another boat. I really want a cuddy, so I am considering selling the bowrider this spring. I am somewhat interested in this 95 Regal listed here on iboats. It is about 3 hours away, more than I want to spend, and has a problem with the trailer. However, given the...
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    PLease HELP! 3.0 Popping thru carb-Issue possibly resolved

    Help guys and gals-I'm on a rented home at the lake and boat has problems. I just completed a swap from the 91 3.0 to an 87 3.0. Motor ran great on muffs for a couple of hours. Put it in lake yesterday for water test and all went well for about 20 minutes. Ran cool, had good power. Went to...
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    Just an FYI on successful 4 cyl engine swap.

    OK, a little background-Last year I bought a very clean 1991 Bayliner 2050 with rough running 3.0 and new SEI outdrive. Rebuilt carb, tune up, etc. and boat ran great but was getting a little water in oil-( I have receipt from previous owner on winterization prior to me buying boat). Well long...
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    Engine Swap-1991 3.0 to 1987 140 Question

    I am swapping my bad 91 3.0 out for an 87 140. Question-The fuel pumps are different-can the newer fuel pump be swapped to the older engine? My fuel lines are in much better shape than the ones on the older engine.
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    Parts Boat Value

    Hello all. I am about to make an offer on a rotten 87 Sunbird on a rusted out trailer because it has a good 3.0 engine and Alpha 1 outdrive (I need the engine). It runs great, all gauges work, appears to shift well and has new prop. I doubt however, that it will even float. He is asking...
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    1991 3.0 Replacement

    Group, I have a 91 3.0 with cracked block. I have found a rotten 87 Sunbird with good running engine (I believe its a Merc 140)and outdrive that I am considering purchasing for the engine. Will the 87 engine carry the same amount of HP as the 91? Any other major considerations to take into...
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    Need Help with 4 cyl Serial Number

    Help-I'm looking at a replacement 4 cyl engine for my 1991 3.0 with water in oil. Found a used 1-engine serial number 6769612. I cannot find what model or year this is. Can anyone assist? Your help is greatly appreciated.
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    3.0 Mercruiser Swap

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can help. I've got a 1991 3.0 Alpha 1 Gen 1 with water in oil. I have found a replacement engine, 1988 model. Will they interchange? What parts may need to be swapped? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    3.0 Impeller Kit

    Hi, I have a 1991 3.0 Alpha 1 Gen 1 and need to order an impeller kit from iboats. Is the 18-3320 the correct kit for me? I am working out of town and cannot look at the boat at the moment. Your help and advice is greatly appreciated.
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    Symptoms of Bad Gimbal and U joint

    I am hoping some of you very knowledgable folks will help me expand my knowledge base when it comes to boats. What are the symptoms of a gimbal bearing and universal joint going bad? Motor is a 1991 3.0 with Alpha 1 Gen 1. After a great day on the lake, at idle and low speeds I began hearing...
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