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    Automotive parts?

    I have a 1989 Sea ray 4.2 2 barrel Mercuriser alpha one engine in a 18.5 ft. This motor has the thunder bolt ignition system. I have just replaced the fuel filter and plugs (NGK). I am about to replace the plug wires, cap and rotor. Can I use automotive parts?
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    Ladder screws pulled out!

    I have a 1989 Sea Ray Br 180. I was swimming with friends off the back when my buddy who is 230#s tried to come up the ladder and it gave way. It appears these are a stainless bolt the goes into the decking. Please look at photos and tell me what I can do to repair. Thanks in advance for you...
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    Need manual help.

    I am looking for the instructions to set the electric choke on a 1989 Mercury v-6 I/O. This has the mercruiser/2 barrel carb. What doesnt make since is how the choke works. The choke plate is in the open position all the time. I assume the electric choke opens the plate. Also what holds the...
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    Need measurement for trim

    I am trying to adjust the left trim sensor on Mercruiser Alpha one 4.3 v-6 I need to know the measurement for the max up lift with trim to prevent vibration. Thanks Tom
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    Trim indicator help please.

    I have a 1989 sea ray 180BR. 4.3 liter Mercury alpha 1 out drive. I am trying to understand and repair the trim indicator on the dash. This boat has a trim control on the left side of the throttle control and on the right side is just lowering and raising the out drive. No trailer button. My...
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    Total red face!

    I am embaised to make this post. I have a 1989 Sea ray 180BR with the 4.3 liter Alpha 1 out drive. I was out on a inland lake over the week end and ran the out drive in to a sand bar. I was was aware of this sand bar and was new to the lake. I was going about 30 mph when I hit the bar. I stopped...
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    Black marks

    I have become the proud owner of a 1989 Sea Ray 180 bow rider. The problem I am having has to do with black marks. The orginal owner kept this boat on a shore station most of it life. (245 orginal hours). I dont have a shore station and tow it from lake to lake. Here is my problem. The trailer...
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    Winterization

    I am a first time boat owner and as summer comes to a close I am thinking forward to storage (rats I want summer to last longer). I am going to add the sea foam to my last full tank of fuel and run the boat. I will be changing the oil and filter. Removing to out drive checking u joints and...
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    Brakes

    I have a 1989 Sear ray 18' I/O 4.3 on a ez loader single axle trailer. Boat and trailer are weighting in around 3000 lbs. I tow this with a Jeep Cherokee and the brakes on the Jeep are marginal on stopping power. I am using the cermic pads and rear shoes are almost new. Is it possable to add...
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    1989 4.3 Mercruiser warm start issue

    I know that this has been asked before more than likely, but I am first time boat owner and need instruction. Just purchased a 1898 Sea ray 180 bow rider with 4.3 alpha 1. 236 oringinal hours. My problem is starting. Cold start: I place throttle in forward position, pump handle 2 to 3 times...
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