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    Trim question

    5.7 alpha one gen1 on a 88 sundancer 250. Anyway I noticed this year that when I am running across the lake at cruise or wot I get a vibration. Not a constant vibration but only when trimming down. So I will trim the boat a little and then when I am trimming down that's when I feel a vibration...
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    Michigan Wheel Prop question

    Hello, I just got my new prop. Well its used but in like new condition via Ebay. I mean no nicks,dings or anything like that. I had a thread earlier about which prop to get for my dancer and I decided to try a OEM prop. 15.25x15p. So I get the prop and like I said it looks great. Guy said it...
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    Need prop help for a Cruiser boat.

    Hey everyone. Boat in question is a Sea Ray Sundancer 250 with single 5.7 alpha drive. Well on my new boat I have a prop situation. I purchased the boat and the prop that was on it was little dinged up (alluminum) but nothing crazy. So I knew that real way to test it out was to use it and see...
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    Sea Ray Sundancer power question

    So I purchased a 1988 Sea Ray Sorrento 250 with a 5.7 alpha drive this spring which I think is a Sundancer just with a sorrento name. I had the engine checked,compression and everything else came back good. I did few things to it and splashed. Well I had it out once when I first splashed and it...
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    Johnson 175 Ficht Ocean Runner rough idle.

    Hello, I have twin 1998 Johnson 175 Ocean Runner with Ficht option aka fuel injection. I just did a tune up on them and replaced plugs,all filters and leg oil. I got them started and starboard side was running good at idle and high rpm. Port side engine started fine but once running at idle it...
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    1988 sea ray sorrento water system help

    Hello. so i have a 1988 sea ray sorrento 25. can someone explain how the water system works on this boat. i mean shower.sinks.etc. I know ot has a porta poty with pump out and hot water tank. i do have three lights in fuse panel that show full.half and e. those are for? also where does all the...
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    sea ray sorrento help

    Hello. 1988 sea ray sorrento 25. any of you guys here own one. Any good or bad with this boat. this one has 5.7 alpha for engine and drive. anythinh to look for on these boats. also what is the difference between sundancer and sorrento models.thanks
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    Paint for Seadoo XP.

    Hello, I have a pair of 1994 Seadoo Xps. Good condition and run great. Here is the kicker. I need to paint the buttom of my hulls. Over the years I have scratches and nicks and they look bad. Is there a company or something that makes matched paint for gelcoats or Seadoo paint that wont run or...
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    496 leaks antifreeze

    I have a 2002 496 mag. my coolant tank keeps leaking out. It leaks just whats in the tank and then stops. I did notice 2 seals or inserts made out of rubber going into the heat exchanger and thats where the coolant leaks out. I think thats where the tank also meets the exchanger. So is this a...
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    Trim Up not working on Bravo 3.

    Hello, I have a 2002 Bravo3 setup. After storage this year I noticed my trim up function no longer works. Trim down and Trailer only positions work good. Switch click in and out but drive wont go up. Yes I am in N and Yes drive is lowerd past the point where Trim up wouldnt function. So I...
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    Yellow Water Stains

    Hello guys, Well weather here in MI is not that good. Rain afrer rain and more rain with cold temps. My boat is ready to go just waiting on mother nature. I either have to work or weather is crap. Anyway my shrink is cut and my boat is under my regular storage cover. Cover fits the boat pretty...
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    what typeof fluids does my Merc use.

    1990 4.3 Mercruiser with power steering. I want to replace my power steering fluid and my trim fluid. I want to ask the experts on what oil/fluids to use. I was told regular oil and such but wanted to ask people that know and done it before. There is no other reason besides age why I want to...
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    Steering cable ?

    I know that I have one zerk fitting on top of my steering ram but is there a way to lube up the steering cable. I see nothing at the wheel or anywhere else. So does this make it a sealed cable inside a housing. You just replace it when it wears out? Thanks again. 1990 4.3 merc with power steering.
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    Quadrajet carb question.

    4.3 Mercruiser with a quadra jet and mechanical fuel pump. Problem I have is when under full throttle once in a while I will loose few rpm. All I have to do is back the throttle off just a bit and rpm and speed comes back. I might loose 100-200 Rpm and 2 mph when this happens. This usually...
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    1990 4.3 Mercruiser oil leak by the bilge pump

    Well I noticed it last year and again this spring. A little spot of oil under my pulley/oil pan in the front of the engine. Just a little spot after sitting for 5-6 months. I dont see oil during the summer months. I do get some oil on my finger when I wipe the oil pan/rim where my pulley rides...
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    Does anyone boat on Orchard lake or Cass lake MI?

    Hey guys just wanted to know if anyone boats on Orchard lake or Cass lake in MI and if anyone knows when DNR put the ramps in? If you do boat those lakes do which one do you enjoy more. Thanks.
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    Guardian prop hub?

    I got my new prop in the mail 3 days ago. I ordered a Stiletto prop for my boat and got a Turbo 1 because in the paperwork it said out of stock on the stiletto model. Anyway thats fine and they are made by the same outlet anyways and from what I hear the turbo is a better prop. Last summer I ran...
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    Antifreeze tester

    I am looking to get one local. I can get the regular automotive antifreeze tester at any auto store but I am looking for one that can test marine/rv. I live in mi. Also can I use the regular tester on Rv/Marine if so how much off will it be? I want to get one one for my house up north and all my...
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    Engine mounts

    If alignment is good do you have to check or torque engine mounts? If so when/how and what is the proper way. I had this question come up and it's a good one. Do engine mounts get loose or they just need to be checked or adjusted if alignment is out. I know most people check alignment and if...
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    Another Sport Jet 90 ?

    Hey guys. I been asking few questions about 90 engines but here is one I need to know for sure. Will a 1995 90 sport jet fit a 1993 sport jet pump. I have a 1993 bayliner jazz and found a 95 engine out of a sea rayder. Electrical etc. Will this work? Thanks.
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