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    Stalling a strange way

    Strange to me, I am running a 2012 40hp Bigfoot on my old pontoon, it will start right up anytime and run any speed like a new motor , then suddenly it starts to miss or starve and fall on its face not to recover . The only thing that seems to revive it is to turn off the motor and restart then...
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    Fuel tank relocate question

    Greetings , for weight distribution I want to move my 2-6 gal portable fuel tanks to the front of my 20 pontoon fishing boat using the correct fuel line would there be any problems I should consider? I would only have one in use at a time they would be about 16' between the merc. bigfoot 40 hp...
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    YAMAHA OUTBOARD -ALPHA ONE PROP?

    Just found on CL a SS prop 15 spline 15-1\4 X 17 just what I (think) I need. The poster claims it is one of many trial and error props for his Yamaha OB but the numbers match what I want for my Alpha one gen 2 outdrive. My question Is it worth the drive and look? my alum. prop is bad, his is...
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    tilt trim guage kit?

    Hi all, is there a kit available aftermarket or otherwise to add a gauge and sensor for my alpha one gen 2 outdrive? In my opinion it would help take some of the low throttle guesswork out of my lower unit position. This is for my 92 Bayliner 2059. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Alpha one hit by truck

    Who woulda thought?? Heading to the water all ready to fish opening day for Florida Snook and some older fella hit the outdrive twice in about 1 minute. We were at a stop light and it only appears to have damaged the prop, hub and 2 blades but also chipped off the lower unit fin. ​Any ideas...
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    Windlass question

    Greetings, I am planning on installing a winless due to tight passage to the bow for each quick stop. Question is I am looking at Lewmar CRW-400 Winlass Stainless Steel Chassis Boat Anchor Winch max 40lbs lift for my 3800# 21' cruiser equipped with a 15# plow type anchor. It will mostly be in...
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    3.0 to a 4.3 swap?

    Greetings, I just bought a really clean 20' Bayliner Trophy 2059 with a locked up 3.0 and alpha out drive. I have priced short and long blocks and got to thinking??? I do have a 4.3 close to fresh in a 1990 bowrider out back is this a possible engine swap? the alpha out drives are both good...
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    alpha-1 water leak question

    Greetings, My new project has a snag. Today was to be the first time out with my new old smokercraft, it did'nt go so well. I am actually an outboard man but not this time, I put the boat in the water at the ramp and before I could get in I noticed the bilge pump running (alot) pulled it back...
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    Air Fitting? On an Evenrude?

    Greetings, I am now working on and mabe soon to be owner of an old "89" v4 90 Hp Evenrude. I am now going through the carbs with a good cleaning but found what looks like an air fitting on top of the intake assm. What is it and what does it do please. Thanks in advance.
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    2003 90 HP Merc 4 stroke isues

    Greetings, I have a 90 hp 4 stroke that wont start. It tries and sometimes will idle then die only to seem like it is flooding out. I have gone through the fuel system except removing carbs and tested for spark and all 4 shows good with a simple spark tester. It just seems like it don't have...
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