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  1. brian3127

    Alternator questions

    I have dual mercruiser 260's on my new to me boat. Do both engines normally have an alternator on them. I think one is bad just wondering if 1 alternator is enough to charge the batteries. Never had dual engines before so this is all new to me.
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    lower unit

    Are all Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 lower units interchangeable. We found a crack and water in the gear lube. There are no markings or stickers on it. the outdrive is on a 1986 sea ray 270 sundancer. With dual mercruiser 260's. We have an extra outdrive in storage that my son got for free...
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    engine oil

    New to me 1986 sea ray 270 sundancer w/ dual mercruiser 260's what engine oil is recommended for this older engine
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    Vin number on a trailer

    Me and my son bought a 1986 sea ray 270 Sundancer with dual Mercruiser 260's this weekend. The owners owned the boat for 27 years. They lost the paper work on the trailer. I have the signed title for the boat. The trailer has been painted. So I cant find the vin number on it. Is it stamped on...
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    1985 mercruiser 3.0 starter

    Went to go fishing yesterday turned the blower on waited about 5 minutes, turned the key and click. Checked batteries they are good, tried again click. Grabbed something heavy smacked starter a couple times, started to roll over then click again. felt the starter and it hot. So I'm in the...
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    Mercruiser trim pump has a leak.

    I have a trim pump that, I noticed sprung a leak before we winterized the boat. We are uncovering the boat this weekend. I hope its just a loose fitting. but if its the tank I will have to replace it. What is a good brand and where should I buy it from. I did a search on google and it looks...
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    2019 suzuki 20hp alarm

    how do you check the codes on these engines. we were running it yesterday and the red light was on and horn was beeping. it was running really rough when it did this. oil on the dipstick is good and it has a good pee stream.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 alternator

    Serial number of motor 4920382 I need a part number so I can order a new one. It is a 2wire alternator The sticker is messed up.
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    New to me 2019 suzuki DF20

    Last 2 times we went out and started this motor for trolling white smoke was coming out of the exhaust for about 15 second then it cleared up. It ran good the hole time we used it. Is this something I should be worried about.
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    rebuilt 3.0

    we went through the break in period last year so now we have to change the oil to get the break in oil out. what oil should we use now. should i still put zinc in the oil?
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    fuel connector

    we bought a used 2019 Suzuki 20hp motor and it didn't come with a fuel line and connector for the motor. does the Suzuki use a special connector, or could I go to walmart and buy a universal connector for it.
  12. brian3127

    bought a kicker motor

    I need help to figure out the best way to run the cables and wires through the transom. Im going to buy a new kicker motor bracket and it will go pretty much where the old on is now.
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    2019 Suzuki 20hp with remote control

    we are going to use this motor for a kicker. So we dont need the remote controls. we will be using Itroll for throttle then we will figure out the gear shift and steering. my question is, What wires will we need from the controls to make the engine run?
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    Mercruiser and a kicker motor

    We bought a Suzuki 20hp kicker motor for the boat. The boat has a Mercruiser 3,0, I'm wondering how do we tie the fuel line from the kicker motor to the main tank. I have heard that when one engine is running it could suck the fuel out of the other one. There is one line coming from the tanks so...
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    Breather hose

    I need a new crankcase to carb breather hose. Serial number 4920382 I have been looking for days and can’t find a part number. Thanks
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    how to pressure test the fuel

    mercruiser 3.0 How do you attach a pressure tester gage on a metal fuel line between the pump and carb without cutting it. both end of the pipe are flared.
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    Maiden voyage rebuilt engine

    We had this foamy stuff come out between the exhaust intake manifold and head. We tightened the bolts. Even though they were torqued down with a torque wrench. I don’t remember what the spec was. The foaming stopped. I didn’t get the picture until we got back to the dock. What would this be...
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    Tilt trim pump.

    What fluid do I use to fill it back up. I moved it to paint the deck and it tipped over. Though the night and leaked
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    Mercruiser 3.0 base timing a myth?

    I bought an ignition module from a boat parts and repair place here in town. I wired it exactly like the picture says and it doesn’t go into base mode. What do I do now. By the way it’s a freshly rebuilt engine so I want to get it right
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    out drive

    i need to buy a new gasket set for my outdrive. the serial number in the picture of the outdrive is that enough information to order the right one
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