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    Winter storage cover

    I have canvas full cockpit hardtop cover i intend to use this winter instead of shrinkwrap. Then I want to put up cloth boat cover over it as secondary layer over blocks of 2x4s for air circulation. Because of that, I wont have enough length to cover my cuddy cabin bow all the way. My question...
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    Gears with engine off

    Alpha one Gen II After putting lower unit back in with dog clutch aligned in forward position, is it normal to have prop locked both ways when hand turning it in reverse ? And is it normal to have it ratchet in forward when hand turning it clockwise ?
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    Combining starting and deep cycle batteries

    I currently have two deep cycle batteries on a 2 bank battery switch and I want to replace one of them with starting/cranking battery. If my stereo is hooked up to bank 2 and starting/cranking will be bank 1, is there a way to still play stereo on bank 1 while running boat and without having to...
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    Impeller service & gear position

    Some say neutral and some say forward 🤨 Which when pulling the drive down and back ? Alpha one Gen II
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    What’s better in your opinion ? Upper Midwest
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    1994 Trailmaster single axle 3500#

    Anyone out there who has worked on bearing replacement and knows size/codes ? I was hoping to buy parts ahead of time as opposed to taking it apart 1st and potentially letting it sit until parts arrive
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    Lights flashing with headlights on

    someone obviously hooked it up wrong so I need to start over. Using 4 pin connector (white, brown, yellow & green) on model ModuLite HD 119190 / 119191 only green and yellow wires are hooked up to car’s taillights. White ground wire has red and brown wires spliced into it.. Cars left side...
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    Batteries status after winter storage

    Do you guys charge your batteries after winter storage ? I have a feeling my marina doesn't do it even though it says they do. I got 2 deep cycles with grounds disconnected prior to 6 month storage. 80% full when put away.
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    Bad or weak alternator ?

    Two fully charged deep cycle Interstate SRM-24 batteries. They’re about 5-6 years old. When testing with multimeter engine off, i get 12.26v on battery one and 12.52v on battery two According to my Garmin readout whether it’s at 20 or 75% speed and with only stereo on (nothing else on), it...
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    Lights flashing ONLY when vehicle’s night time lights come on

    When it’s time for car’s headlights/tail lights to come on, trailer’s lights are flashing. During the day, it’s all good. I have a flat 4 pin set up and upon testing using 4-way light tester (left, middle, right diode), i get: press brake: middle & right diodes light up left turn signal...
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    Audio Interference during start up

    Loud pop in all speakers during engine start up. Power amp is wired to a bridged dual battery set up with 1,2 and 1+2 battery switch. It appears that im getting the current thru the ground and into the amp causing this during start ups :wacko: Should i remove the negative bridge cable and find...
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    Accidental polarity reversal on dual batteries hooked up to battery switch

    Bummer ! I accidentally reversed polarities on 2 deep cycle batteries after taking them out for charging and reconnecting everything at dusk. They are both hooked up to 1/2/1+2/off battery switch on 94 boat. At first the switch had resistance when turning until... sparks flew. Now my head unit...
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    Engine temp sender location on 1994 Merc 4.3LX w/Alpha One

    I need to diagnose whether my temp gauge is faulty or sender itself. Where would i locate one ?
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    OIL TEMPERATURE

    Is it normal for oil temp to go high when speeding at 75-100% capacity ? ( It is normal when just cruising ) Merc 4.3lx
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    Prepping for the season

    Hi fellas ! I need some recommendations on making sure my gas tank and fuel are water free. I, of course, did add fuel stabilizer to a nearly full tank before putting it away in a heated storage for 6 months but I wanted to make sure I am problem free when the time comes ( it happened to me...
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    94 MerCruiser 4.3 LX w/ Alpha One -- IMPELLER

    Hi all ! Does anybody know what "letter" impeller ( based on Jabsco Catalog ) goes with a 94 MerCruiser 4.3 LX Alpha One ? I would like to order one and keep the old as spare but don't wanna get to it without one on hand. Thanks :)
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    Winterizing & fogging 1994 4.3LX with Alpha One

    Hi fellas ! ( or ladies ) 1) Am I really better off with Quicksilver Storage & Seal vs. Sta-bil fogging oil ? 2) This season so far, engine's been run for about 3-4 hours total ( rest was just floatin' around ) - do i need to flush and replace gear lube ? - do i need to replace fuel filter ? (...
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    Best overall performance propeller for 94 MerCruiser 4.3LX

    Hello all ! Old one is a little beat up by previous owner so I'd like to start fresh. I don't know much about them yet other than what it measures: 13.5" in diameter. It's 3 blade with Alpha 1 outdrive. don't plan on having more than 6 people on it. Boat: 94 Rinker 202 Festiva Any advice on...
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    94 MerCruiser 4.3 LX w/ Alpha One stalled. It cranks but won't start

    Hello, I just bought a used 94 Rinker 202 Festiva from a private owner ( clean engine with marina service records ) and few days ago I took it for a test drive. 10 mins into cruise on fresh 25 gals on premium fuel ( not sure if old fuel still in the tank was premium or what ) it stalled out. It...
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