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    Help to identifty outdrive

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    new to me 2003 Mercury 90hp ELPTO

    Looks to be a tight motor. It appears to be well maintained. Any known issues or concerns I should be aware of? The motor wasn't used last season so I am in the process of getting her ready for a trial run & the season. PO said the waterpump was changed about two years ago w/ 20 hours of use...
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    1988 85HP Force No Spark Issue possible trigger ?

    Cleaned all the grounds saftey switch good Checked all wires,New plugs.Is the trigger resistance taken right from the strip w/ everything connected? Or do the wire have to be disconnected. Orange to green was good 48 ohms but green to red was 1.2 so I'm pretty sure thats the problem. Stator was...
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    1995 19 ft DUAL CONSOLE w/ 88 spl envinrude

    In Good Cond w/ Trailer ran is salt water Seller asking $4000 Is that high? or reasonable. TIA
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    1998 5.7 high rpm overheat

    New waterpump in the spring & bellows kit. New t-stat now all hoses & coolers clear. Water pumps great at under 3000 rpm I found a Merc service bulletin about overheating at over 3000 RPM's. I ran a clear hose from t-stat to the starboard manifold & went for a ride all was well until about 3500...
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    Found a Nice 1993 19ft Bowrider but

    a blown 150 mercury powerhead. I have another motor to put on. The boat is in nice condition. w/ a newer trailer. It is a model 192 ST My ? is what is it worth has bimini & fishfinder They are asking 3K I offered 2350 TIA
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    What year did Mercruiser start using serpentine belt

    for the 5.7? I have a 92 boat w/ a 98 motor & my buddy has a 95 5.7 w/ the vee belts TIA
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    1989 115HP mariner bottom carb leaks when primed

    Just picked up this motor # 0C215387 4 clyinder This boat was sitting for about a year but started right up. Fuel spilled out of the vent hole on the bottom carb when primed & continues to leak when running. Tried tapping on the bowl no luck. Also the primer pumps fuel but doesn't build much...
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    Advice Needed Idle problem 5.7 2 barrel Mercarb

    The boat starts, warms up & will idle @ 600 rpm with the shifter 1/4 forward. When I place the shifter in neutral it will stall. The lower shift cable is new. All the filters were changed, fuel pump good tries adjusting idle screw Is this an adjustment to the cable or a carb problem?
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    1992 5.7 2b carb fires then dies after 1 minute

    At first I was checking the elec fuel pump. (Pumps during crank but dies w/. power lost) then i had a light on the purple wire to the choke which lights when cranking but not on run. I will then lost all power to the Ing. switch & gages & the engine dies. Turn the ign. off for a moment & have...
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    Is Changing a Alpha Gen 2 1.50 to 1.62 OK

    I have a 1992 22 ft Larson w/ a 5.7 I have to put some $ into my current drive 1.5 There is a 1.62 drive avail locally that is ready to go Is this possible or if the ratio differance too much. Would it reqire a Prop change? What would the ramifications be? Just exploring the possibilites TIA
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    Power Steering Pump GM vs. Mercruiser ?

    My PS pump for my 1992 5.7 Mercruiser needs to be replaced. It is stamped 196143521 Is there any Diff? besides the price in a Chevy & Mercruiser pump Also can't I replace the pump & keep the reservoir or a rebuilt unit TIA
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    ID this Mercruiser Upper w/ reverse lockout

    Any one know the model? or years used Has the short yoke
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    Anyone Try the Prop seal Driver Kit from Mercstuff ?

    I have a 1984 2.5L alpha one drive which had fishline tear the prop seal. I would like to replace the seals w/o removing the carrier if possible. Has anyone used this method? Or will the carrier have to be removed? Any tips advice would be great. I have the manual downloaded. TIA
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    Changed waterpump now No Reverse

    1984 2.5L alpha drive worked fine B4 waterpump Shifter forward Dropped lower changed pump. lower spline for shifter clockwise to forward Shoe for upper forward. Installed lower to upper.I had Forward but no reverse. Washer on lower spline. The bottom of the shoe looks beatup. I am going to...
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    Crack in Lower 1/2 of outdrive

    Went to do the water pump & noticed a 1 1/2" crack in the housing just above the prop. There was no water in the gear oil. Can this be welded? and if so can it be welded in place? or will I need a new case? TIA
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    Need to replace Alpha 1 Upper

    I have a alpha 1 upper that needs to be replaced. It is a 1985 # A319493 from/ a 140 merc. The gears are 1.92 can I replace the upper with any alpha 1 as long as the gears are the same? Will a Gen 2 upper or pre alpha fit? Any thing else to look out for? I am looking for a used one Thanks in...
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    Pros and Cons Roller Vs. Float on Trailer

    My trailer bent today so I need to find a good used trailer. What are the pros and cons of each. I have a 19.5 ft bowrider. PS now my boat is sitting on a trailer that barley moves, Any suggestions best way to move it? Thanks in advance
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    Replacement Plastic fuel Filler does it need the green bonding wire?

    My original fuel filler was metal and it had a ground or bonding wire attached. The new one is plastic so I am assuming it isn't needed. or should it still be grounded elsewhere The fuel tank is aluminum. Thanks for help in advance
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    Got Boat Started won't shut off w/ key

    Must people write in they can't start the boat mine started but doesn't want to shut off Got the boat started no problem but went to shut it off w/ the key and nothing. Do I need a new igntion switch? I had to pull the coil wire to stop it. Its a Merc 3.0 inboard Any help would be great TIA
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