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    Bellows Installation

    I’m replacing bellows and trim senders on an Alpha 1 Gen 2. I have all OEM parts and got it torn apart this morning. I want to verify my installation order and a few other things before I start installation. I have a factory manual but it doesn’t specify the installation order. 1. Here is what...
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    I have a Sun Tracker Party Barge that I discovered has a cracked support brace where the engine pod mounts. I heard a rattling sound and found the cracks, it’s the rear most mounts on both side of the engine pod. Over the years the brace must have gotten fatigued. Looks like I’ll have to pull...
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    115 4-Stroke - No Injector Pulse

    Was out on the pontoon boat and all the sudden it went into guardian/limp mode with reduced power and a single long beep that would repeat. Shut it down and it fired back up and went to limp back to the slip on idle when it cut off and wouldn’t restart. Serial number: 1B486158 Mercury 2007 115...
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    Sailrite Sewing Machine

    Anyone have any experience with the Sailrite sewing machines? I’ve been using a 1950’s Singer for the last 10yrs and it’s done a lot of upholstery work. It’s time to upgrade to a portable mini walking foot machine. I see Sailrite has a straight stitch machine and one that can also sew zig zag...
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    Alarm capacitor 4.3L

    Is there supposed to a capacitor for the alarm when the key is turned on, and engine isn’t running? I understand why the alarm is going off - no oil pressure when it’s not running. As soon as the engine starts the alarm turns off. Is there a capacitor that is supposed to silence the alarm for...
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    Dog Boarding From Water Options

    I have a 50lb Labrador and I’m looking at easier ways to get her onto the boat from the water. If she’s wearing a life jacket I can grab the handle. I can pull her up but the rest of the family struggles. I can across the Pup Plank and it looks like it would work, just seeing what everyone else...
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    Snap in flooring material

    I’m looking to replace the original snap in flooring on my bowrider. Currently the snap flooring is a woven carpet that’s getting crispy due to age. I have thought about making it out of the woven vinyl flooring, woven carpet again, and lastly a thin style Seadek type flooring if that’s even a...
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    4.3 Harmonic Balancer

    I helped a friend winterize his 4.3L and I happen to notice a faint but noticeable wobble of the harmonic balancer. I couldn’t tell if the outter portion of the balancer has slipped on the rubber or if the problem was with the crank snout itself as I didn’t pull the balancer. The boat is a...
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    Trim Ram End Cap Replacement

    My Alpha 1 Gen 2 seems to be having a hard time trimming all the way down. The pump runs but the outdrive needs a push now and then. I believe that the trim rams end caps are likely due for replacement. I’d rather not try to remove the rams as the hose fittings may be hard to get off. Can I...
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    Leaf Springs

    I’m going to replace some parts on my single axle Shoreland’r trailer. It appears that Shoreland’r used some uncommon leaf springs, one end has an eye the other is an open slipper style. I located the OEM part number and it pulled up the spring below. Can I convert to a standard double eye...
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    Barr Manifolds/Elbows

    On a new to me 4.3L (0W324301) I saw what I thought could be a crack in a manifold at the bottom near the mounting bolts, however I did not see it leak. I also saw some rust stains on the manifold just below the riser that appeared to be from water seeping. I pulled the elbows, no signs of...
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    Screw Sealant - Fiberglass Deck

    I have a Sea Ray 185 with a fiberglass floor, I took out a few panels to work on the engine. Some of the panels have brackets that are screwed into the floor. Doesn’t appear the factory used sealant on the screws. Would it be wise to put some sealant on the screws upon reassembly? I have seen...
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    Bellow Replacement

    I have a new to me boat that I want to catch up on maintenance. The boat is a 2005 and appears to have the original bellows. I can see some cracking starting in the u-joint bellow with the drive fully up. I’m going to order a OEM bellows kit for a Alpha 1 Gen 2. I was also going to order a...
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    Which Mercruiser Service Manual

    Hello, I picked up a new to me boat with a carbureted 4.3 (0w324301). Can anyone tell me which number Mercrusier service manual that I need? I saw that #25 was good thru 2002, maybe I’m wrong.
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    Oil weight and capacity

    I picked up a new to me 2003 Johnson 50 4-stoke EFI, model: J50PL4ST. I ordered a new fuel and oil filter. What is the reccomended oil weight, from what I found oil capacity appears to be 2.5qts ? Thanks.
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    New bellhousing gasket bad ?

    I have a Alpha 1 Gen 2 on my 2003 Sea Ray 182 with a 4.3L. I pulled the outdrive for its yearly inspection and all was good. Got a new Mercruiser bellhousing gasket set and put it back on. After it was together unnoticed that on the side of the drive with the oil line that gasket seems to stick...
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    Timing 1998 50hp

    I have a new to me pontoon with a 1998 model 50hp Evinrude, model is E50TSLECC. I want to verify timing is set correctly as previous owner adjusted it. Runs good overall, just want to make sure it's set correctly. I'm looking for the correct procedure along with idle and max timing numbers...
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    Alternative to trim pump seal kit

    I have a 1998 Evinrude 50hp on a pontoon I recently picked up. The trim pump only lifted the engine about 1/3 of the way up then it stops but the pump keeps going. If you manually assist it the motor will tilt up. Also, there is fluid seeping out around the ram at the cap. Looking at seal kits...
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    Sandbag mooring kits

    Does anyone have any experience with sandbag mooring kits. I added a pontoon to the fleet recently that will stay in a slip this season and want a inexpensive, easy way to keep the universal cover on that I picked up. Looks easy, but I want to know if they work well engough to keep water from...
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    Condensation in pontoons?

    I picked up a 1999 Crest pontoon. Backing the trailer up a friend heard some water moving around in the pontoons. The pontoons have 4 seperate chambers with plugs at the tops. I opened/broke each plastic plug and air rushed out. I was then able to siphon a few gallons of water out of each...
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