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    05 merc 4.3 carb rebuild kit?

    I have an 05 4.3 merc, serial# 0W342648 and I need to find a rebuild kit for the carb. I just want to make sure I get the right one. I've never done it but I've done all my own work up to this point so why not? The part # on the carb is SAE J1223. Also, if anyone knows the part number and...
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    2005 4.3 Merc Exhaust Manifold

    Ok, now that I've found a leak in my port manifold...where's a good place to get one? Should I just order it from the boat shop here or look on line? Figured online would be cheaper but I can't find a good source. Also, should I just replace both since they've been in salt water a lot and...
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    Blown Head Gasket?

    Ok, my motor wouldn't start...2005 4.3 Mercruiser. The starter sounded like it hit a wall. Pulled the oil drain hose out and let some drain....Looked like milk, even though oil on the dip stick looked fine. Started taking the plugs out and the port side was fine, the first one on the...
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    Another shift issue

    I just replaced the impeller on my 05 alpha one attached to a 4.3. It goes into forward fine, neutral...fine, reverse....not good. At first it wouldn't even go in and stalled the motor. Cranked her up again and she went in but with a lot of....not grinding but, I guess chattering. But I had...
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    2005 Mercruiser 4.3

    I just bought an 05 tahoe 195, it has the 4.3 with the alpha one drive. The guy I bought it from has only used it a few times in the last two years. Is there anything I should/need to do to the engine/out drive before I take it out? It started right up in the driveway (with the use of ears of...
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    2005 tahoe 195?

    I'm going to look at an 05 tahoe 195 with the 4.3 tomorrow. I have a family of 4, I love to fish and my wife loves to cruise. Anyone out there with one that hates it? It seems like the perfect family boat that will still allow me to go out on my own, or with a buddy, and do some fishing. Any...
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    15 HP, 1984 Johnson tiller handle problem

    The gears at the bend on the tiller handle for my 84 Johnson (J15RCRM) are stripped out. Anyone know where I can find a new throttle handle assembly or just the gears?
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    Outboard shaft length

    Anyone know why the shaft on my 1990 25hp merc is 22 inches? Aren't they supposed to be 20 for a long shaft?
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    How do I find the year of my Mariner outboard?

    I bought a small boat with a 25 horse Mariner outboard that runs perfect. I would like to know what it's worth so I need to know what year it is. Does anyone know how to find that out or does anyone know what year it is. SN:0C238074.
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