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  1. kirkll

    Tune up problem

    1990 4.3 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 , Bluewater Executive Cuddy Ive been troubleshooting fuel flow issues and have that resolved thanks to another thread here by testing the fuel pump power line to the oil pressure switch while running. I had a loose connection at that switch that was shutting...
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    Another electric fuel pump issue

    I’ve seen several posts on fuel pump issues, and I believe I’m having one myself. 1990 4.3 Mercruiser stock 2 barrel carb (carb 2 years old and runs perfectly) I was originally having issues with the shift interrupter switch that was not functioning properly and sticking, but after tinkering...
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    Winterizing your Mercruiser

    I know this subject is a bit premature for the time of year it is, but being a new boat owner, and never having had to maintain an inboard motor, I’m just looking ahead a bit and doing some research. I'm in wester Oregon , just south of Portland. So we rarely get seriously cold winters. But...
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    Parts help needed

    1990 alpha one , gen one 4.3 mercruiser. I’m trying to locate a bellows kit and was given the Sierra # 18-2601-1 and it’s coming up as a “Transom seal kit” . Looking at the photo of the parts I believe this is correct. Can someone confirm this for me? im also trying to locate a lower shift...
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    Trailer brakes vs boat and trailer weight question

    I’m new to having a real boat with some weight to it. I just purchased a 19’ Blue Water with a 4.3 mercruiser I/O that weighs in the neighborhood of 2500-2800 pounds plus the tandem axle trailer. The wiring is funky and needs to be redone, and trailer lights not working at all. I don’t even...
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    Gel coat help

    I’ve got a situation I need some help with. I was buffing out the gelcoat on this old boat and found out somebody hollywooded the dad burn thing ..... there was obviously some serious gouges in the side of it at some time in the past, and someone decided to bondo and paint it to match rather...
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    1990 Blue Water Cuddy Executive restoration.

    This is my 1st post on this new project. My wife and I bought this old boat in what we thought was in pretty good shape. Slowly but surely over this last month I’ve found myself elbow deep in one project after another I never thought I’d find myself doing..... her she is...
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