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    Timing and Idle

    Hi All. Working on my timing today. Looks like it should be 1 BTDC. I replaced the distributor and it seems to start up ok, but when I bring it to 1 BTDC it stalls out. SHould I adjust the idle or is my timing the issue? Maybe I didn't put the distributor back in properly?
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    Mercruiser Base Timing

    I'm trying to set the base timing for my 3.0 Mercruiser and I can't seem to find the correct timing in my book based on my serial # OM384628 Any help on this?
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    First time timing

    I just replaced the distributor on my motor for the first time and had to do the timing for the first time on anything. It's a 2004 Mercruiser 3.0 and to find TDC I used a plastic stick and had my 7 year old crank it until I got TDC the best I can tell? put the distributor back on and fired it...
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    Distributor replaced, timing help

    I replaced the pickup coil and the rotor on my distributor but like a newbie didn't do a good job marking them so now the timing is out of whack. I've done most everything on my boat and motor from reading the manual and forums, but timing isn't one of them. "rotating the crankshaft until the...
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    Pick-Up Coil

    I took my distributor apart this weekend to inspect it and ended up replacing the rotor and cap. When I looked at it the coil had some grease (or other orange substance) oozing a bit. I've never replaced a distributor before so i didn't know what I was looking at. Can anyone shed some light...
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    Prop for a 2004 Bayliner 175BR

    My prop took a hit here in Texas with the low water levels in Lake Travis. I found a few people selling them locally. Can anyone share their experiences? I found a 14 1/8 x 20p Michigan Wheel 4 Blade stainless steel prop for about $200 but not sure how it will perform on my 2004 Bayliner 175? I...
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    rack and pinion steering slips

    I replaced the teleflex cable on my boat a few months ago and I am having an issue with the steering that I am not sure is really an issue or just how these systems work. When I am at the right or left extremities the wheel keeps turning, so the teeth on the pinion seem like they are skipping...
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    Speaker location

    I installed 2 speakers in the rear stock location of my 2003 174BR. I have two more speakers to install and can't decide between the walk through area or by the handles in the bow. Any suggestions?
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    Bayliner Bimini

    I am having a hard time choosing a bimini height for my boat. It's a 2003 Bayliner 175BR and currently does not have one. I've been reading through the various posts on the topics, but it's usually directed at heights for fishing, which isn't something I typically do. We use the boat every...
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    Wont crank all the time

    Hi. So I have an issue I can't track down. Last week I was out on the water and stopped for a swim and the boat wouldn't start. It wouldn't crank at all. Last night I replaced the ignition switch as it was very loose. I also bypassed the kill switch to be sure it wasn't bad (though I did a...
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    Key Switch and Crank

    I was out on the lake today and had a major problem with my motor. It started with it wouldn't crank. At first I thought it was just something with the linkage, but then it did try and crank. The key quickly became "loose" and started to completely spin over and over, and would turn the guages...
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    Stereo for 03 Bayliner

    I want to put a basic stereo in my 2003 bayliner as it doesn't have one. Any suggestions. I've been seeing these pyle systems for real cheap. I don't want to break the bank as it's only for weekend family lake use. I am thinking about putting in something like this...
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    Alpha 1 Gear Lube

    I changed the gear lube on my lower unit today. I got about 45-50 ounces in it. It was hard to tell when it was "full"? I filled it until the vent plug started to overflow, then about 12 more ounces after that. Since there is no way to check it on this lower unit does that sound about right?
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    Joint Grease

    I have a 2003 3.0 mercruiser and have some questions about greasing the outdrive. It calls for quicksilver grease but I am wondering if it "really" needs it. I have green grease in the garage...
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    Mercruiser Tune-up?

    I just purchased a 2003 bayliner with a Mercruiser 3.0. The motor has less than 100 hours on it and looks and sounds to be in great shape. I thought I'd do a little tuneup before using it too much. Any suggestions on the basics I should do?
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    Steering Locked Up

    The steering on my 2003 Bayliner 175 is locked up. The rack and pinion seems like it may have stripped to when I forced it too much. I took the cable out and it's totally locked up. I tried grease and hammer but it won't budge. I am guessing I need to replace the whole cable for it? There are so...
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    Bimini

    I just purchased a 2003 Bayliner 175 and I am looking for a bimini top. Any suggestion? I've never owned one before and there are a lot of options out there. Thanks.
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    Winterizing in Austin

    I've read some threads about winterizing in Texas, but they were all pretty outdated so I thought I'd get some more advice. I have a 3.0-liter, 135 horsepower Mercruiser. It doesn't get that cold here in Austin, maybe a few days of freezing per year but still cold enough to crack blocks every...
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    Thinking of buying a 2003 175

    I found one that's in good shape. I am looking for a family boat, I already have a restored Glastron gt150 for fun. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this boat?
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    2003 Bayliner 175

    Thinking about buying a 2003 175 bowrider. It's going to 3k and has less than 100 hours on the motor. It's in really nice shape any thoughts? I have an old 79 GlastronGT150 for fun, this is going to be for taking the wife and kids out. Thoughts, opinions?
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