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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Trim Solenoid

    1995 4.3LX Alpha 1 Gen 2 Engine SN 0F436164 On the attached picture of the trim solenoid: 1. Where do I jumper between to power the trim pump directly? 2. Where do I jumper if I want to engage the solenoid to power the pump? Thanks in advance... Bags
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    Ignition or fuel issue?

    1995 Kawasaki 750 SS. Engine fires right up and idles fine. In the water, when I go full throttle from a dead stop, she jumps right up and the engine sounds good. Then, when she gets on plane, the engine loses some power, then comes back, then loses some power.... This also happens if I'm...
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    Adhesive

    I have a 1994 Kawasaki 750 SS. The rubber foot mats are coming unglued. What type of glue/adhesive should I use to glue them back down? I've tried 100% silicone but it didn't work. Thanks! Bags
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    1995 Kawasaki 750 SS

    I'm looking at a 1995 Kawasaki 750 SS. I took it to a mechanic who checked compression, impeller, etc. All checked out. I took it out for about 30 min test drive. About 10 mins of this is idling through a no-wake zone. After I got back, there was about a gallon or so of water in the bilge...
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    Steering

    1995 Bayliner 2050LS Engine model: MCM 4.3l lx Engine sn: 0F436164 I've owned this boat for 7 years. The steering wheel has been off about 1/4 turn since I've owned it...ie, when going straight, the wheel is turned about 1/4turn to the right. It doesn't affect anything, but it's just one of...
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    Weber 4bbl Carb Adjustment

    1995 4.3LX, Engine sn: 0F436164, Weber 4bbl Carb, Alpha 1 Gen 2, Thunderbolt IV Trying to figure out the correct procedure to adjust the idle/mixture for my Webber 4bbl carb. The service manual 5C-13 step 4 is to put it in forward gear, idle position. Step 6 says to adjust the idle speed to...
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    water hose to exhaust elbow

    1995 Bayliner 2050 4.3LX Alpha 1 Gen 2 Engine serial # 0F436164 The hose that goes between the thermostat housing at the exhaust elbow on the port side has a kink in it. I rotated the hose slightly to remove most of the kink but want to replace it. You can see the kink in the photos below...
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    Engine Oil Dipstick

    Bayliner 2050LS 1995 Engine model: MCM 4.3LX Alpha 1 gen2 Engine sn: 0F436164 Last weekend after running for an hour or so, I put my boat in the lift for the weekend. Before leaving, I checked the engine oil. When I first pulled out the oil dispstick, it was dry....yikes. I put it back...
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    Battery Cables

    1995 Bayliner 2050 LS 4.3LX Alpha 1 Gen II serial # 0F436164 The battery cables on my boat are the type that go on the battery w/ a wing nut. I want to replace them w/ones that use the automotive style connectors on the battery. Are there premade cables out there (can't seem to find them)...
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    Trim Intermittent in Out/Up Direction

    1995 Bayliner 2050LS 4.3LX Alpha 1 Gen II 4BBL Engine serial # 0F436164 The power trim works fine in the In/Down direction but is intermittent in the Out/Up direction. When I try to trim Out/Up, I hear the solenoid click but nothing happens. After several tries, then it works. This happens...
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    4.3LX temp readings

    Looking for an accurate and reasonably priced IR temperature gun to take some readings on my 4.3LX. A google/ebay search brings up all types/prices. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave
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    4.3 LX electric fuel pump

    1995 4.3 LX SN 0F436164 4BL Carb Sometimes it's a couple of weeks between times I use the boat. It takes about 30 secs of cranking to get the engine to fire when it's this long between uses. The choke is closing, using the carb cranking procedure, etc. At first, there isn't any fuel...
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    Oil change

    1995 Bayliner 4.3 LX Took my boat to get it winterized (Wisconsin), fluids changed, etc, at my local Merc repair shop. They rebuilt the engine this past winter. Only 20 hrs on "new" engine. They told me unless the oil was dirty, it didn't need changing as part of the service. I told them to...
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    Electrical problem??

    1995 Bayliner 2050 LS 4.3 LX SN 0F436164, Merc Alpha 1, Thunderbolt IV ignition Wisconsin fresh water boating Engine completely rebuilt by Merc shop this past winter, 20hrs on it since then. Engine runs and purrs like new, except.... On 3 occasions in past month (1 at 1500 rpm, 1 at 3000 rpm...
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    Prop Shaft Grease

    1995 Merc Alpha 1. The OEM manual recommends 2-4-c lube on the prop shaft before re-installing the prop. Is there an equivalent grease I can use from the Auto parts shop? I don't have a marine shop nearby to get the 2-4-c. I could order on-line but the shipping is more than the grease. Thanks!
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    bent rod

    1995 4.3LX Below are pix of the #6 rod that got bent due to hydrolock. The rod is actually bent and twisted. The "event" was discussed in this thread: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=232715&highlight=bent+rod Anyhow, I pulled out my trusty Clymer manual and did a complete rebuild...
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    Bent Skeg Alpha I

    1995 Alpha I. Should I be worried about the bent skeg in the photos? No visible cracks or pieces broken off.
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    prop selection help

    I have a 1995 Bayliner 2050 LS w/ a 4.3L Merc. I need a new prop. The one on there (it was there when I bought it, I'm the 3rd owner) is: #48 78124 A40 23P I can find a replacement of this prop on the internet. Question: Is this the correct prop for my boat?? I use my boat to pull skiers...
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    Boat Cover

    1995 Bayliner 2050LS bowrider I/O Looking for some info on purchasing a cover for my boat. I live in Northern Illinois and want something that will work year round. It doesn't necessarily have to be trailerable. What type of material is best, ie durability, water repelancy, breathability...
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    hydrolock & bent rod

    1995 4.3LX V6 SN 0F436164 Alpha 1 My shorestation aft end broke, leaving my boat doing a "wheelie" with the bow over 2 feet higher than the stern. Could have been for as long as 2 weeks. When I attempted to start it, it turned over twice but didn't start and then nothing. Charged the...
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