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    Temperature getting too high Merc 4.3L V6 205 HP '86

    Engine: Mercruiser 205 V6 4.3L from 1986 on a Wellcraft Elite 185 When going underway on a plane the temperature maintains at about 142 where it is supposed to be. When I come down to an idle and eventually nuetral the temperature begins to creep up to and around 160. Do we think this is...
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    Skiing Lake Jackson in Sebring Florida

    Hey! My name is Garrett and I'm coming down with a buddy (who has family there) for race week and we're gonna be skiing for a few days. Were coming down from Buffalo with our HO ski and some gopro's. Checking in with some people to see if they want to ski and hang out on that wednesday and...
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    Florida Skiing?

    Where is best to slalom in Florida? I am a recreational competitive slalom skier from Buffalo NY and want to get some freshwater skiing in March. Where can I rent a boat and ski some glass?
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    Carb not getting fuel? Merc 205 hp 4.3L V6 1986

    Ok, so I've had a few threads going trying to get this running. I think I have narrowed it down. Prior to me replacing the fuel pump filter and carb filter, (and plugs and wires which I don't believe are a factor) I could not get the engine to start. The first few attempts it would struggle...
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    Engine Stalling-'86 Mercruiser 4.3L v6 205 hp

    Hey everyone, To be proactive this year I went ahead and changed the impeller in the outdrive, fuel filter, spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor. Now, I went to start the engine and at first it would turn but not start all the way. Then after letting it sit for a few minutes I went to...
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    Greasing the Universal on a '86 Merc 4.3L V6 205 HP Alpha One

    I have successfully removed the upper and lower drive from the transom in a project to replace the impeller and grease the universal joint and getting an idea of what everything looks like. Before greasing the universal and spline and inserting back into the transom, should I clean out the...
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    '86 Merc 4.3L 205 Alpha 1 Impeller Replacement

    Hey Everyone, I am going to be replacing the Impeller on my merc outdrive and was wondering if I could get some guidance. I have never done it before and the last time it was done was about 5 years ago by the marina. Since my dad has given me the boat I am DIY for cost purposes, successful so...
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