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    Wiring diagram for 1999 15 Eh 4ST?

    Im hoping someone has a wiring diagram for a Mercury 1999 15EH 4ST (#0G774470 elec start/tiller) they can share, or can recommend where to buy one. I have unknowingly disconnected at least some wiring connectors while doing some other work on my engine. Engine will not shut off with the STOP...
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    Prop shaft play on new lower unit assembly ? 15hp 4stk

    I have a 1999 15hp 4 stroke that I am replacing the lower unit on. To keep things simple I bought a new lower unit assembly from boatsdotnet. I am installing the assembly and I notice I have 1” plus of movement on the prop shaft. I don’t recall this being how things where. I also can not move...
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    Is a big inflatable right for me? Input/Advice please :)

    Experience matters, and I have none with big SIBs. I think I want a big SIB as opposed to a smaller 15-17' runabout or center console. I will be boating on calm days in the FL Gulf/Tampa Bay area doing some beach hopping and exploring with the family (myself, wife, 2 year old and 4 year old)...
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    Chrysler 318 --- Water in Oil

    I have recently purchased a 1971 32' Marinette with twin Chrysler 318s (225). The port engine oil looks milky. I obviously suspect it's water. The starboard engine seems fine and shows no signs of water in the oil after being run. <br /><br />I am new to the 318 and fairly inexperienced with...
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    Water in blige??? Bellows, drain plug, other?

    I am taking on water (~3 gals/hour). I suspect poor sealing of the drain plug housing or a bad bellow (of course I have no idea what i'm talking about).<br /><br />We took out the boat (93 Sea Ray 200 Overnighter, 4.3 Mercrusier Alpha I Gen II) this Saturday for a shake down. We were hoping to...
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    decal/pinstrip and adhesive removal???

    I am trying to remove the pinstripes and decals from my 86 sylvan v171. they are old, cracked, faded and they fall apart when i try to peel them. I tried with a plastic scaper and a heat gun but due to the cracks, it seemed excessively tedious<br /><br />I have heard of an pinstripe eraser...
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    Isolator vs Combiner

    Very indecisive<br /> :confused: <br />Trying to decide between the two, i've already bought an isolator, but may try and take it back.<br /><br />The way i figure it is the isolator will be more reliable being it doesn't have the moving parts of the relay (i don't want to find out the...
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    86 merc 3.0..water in oil....checking parts, whats next?????

    I've begun checking parts, figure i'll run it by you all before i dig deeper into the wallet.<br /><br />I've got an 86 Sylvan V171 (w/140 Merc I/O with an alpha one gen 1 drive) from my dad last year (2004), he was the original owner.<br /><br />He sat the boat outside uncovered, including...
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    Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

    I'm looking at a 93 SeaRay 200 Overnighter w/a mercruiser 4.3L. The overall condition of the boat is incredible, and the engine runs great, it looks and drives like a new boat. <br /><br />The problem, is the engine oil is somewhat grey. I've never seen oil this color. Any ideas?, don't want...
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