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    New engine won’t start

    so I recently repowered my 2004 sea ray 215 with a remanufactured long block. The motor is a 5.0 MPi The engine is back in the boat and complete. I tried starting today and it wouldn’t go so come to find out I had the distributor 180 degrees off. After I adjusted to rotor to the number 1...
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    What impeller do I have

    Hey guys wondering what the best way to cross reference a mercruiser part to a Sierra part number? or the best way to get the part number I need? Im in need of an impeller kit and I do not have the part number or know where to find it!? The outdrive serial is 0W542858. Thanks
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    What Exhaust Boots????

    i have a 2005 sea ray with a 5.0 MPI mercruiser and I was wondering if anyone had the part numbers for the 4 exhaust boots that go between the manifolds and The Y pipe? Need the ones before and after the risers. Engine Serial Number 3w037586
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    Looking for 5.0 MPI long block

    does anyone know of a place that sells mercruiser 5.0 long blocks for a 2005 near NY? Jasper is a week out and looking to buy and receive ASAP. Thanks
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    Which head gasket set?

    He guys I am doing a head gasket job on my 2004 sea ray with a mercruiser 5.0 MPI just curious what is recommended for gaskets???? Called the marina and they want $50 a gasket and I do believe those are sirrra just wondering if you guys guys have a certain brand in mind? Or a certain set...
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    Blown 305 for a jasper 350

    So the motor went in my 2004 searay 215 and I’m thinking of dropping a 350 in there. But what would be different? Would my intake bolt up? Also what about tuning?
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    How does this impeller look?????

    I have recently over heated and burned up my 5.0 MPI Mercruiser. When I say burned up I mean fried gaskets cracked manifold and a bad bearing. I’m in the process of pulling the motor and putting a rebuilt 5.0/305 in. So my first step was the outdrive and I have never changed an impeller so...
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    5.0 MPI got hot wont start

    so this is the second year i have owned my searay 215 with a mercrusiser 5.0 MPI. I winterized it myself this last year and this year pulled out of storage and did a tune up as well as an oil change. Fired up on the rabbit ears at home brought up to temp and then checked fluids and oil seemed to...
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    What Motor Oil??????

    Hello there I'm sure this question has been asked and answered before but I want to ask for myself. I'm very curious as to what everyone is running for a motor oil in their Mercruiser's???? About to change the oil in my 98 4.3 merc and would like to hear what everyone is running and what they...
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    Do I have electronic ignition?

    Hello there. I was wondering if there is an easy way to tell if my 1997 4.3 lx generation+ has an electronic ignition???? My serial number is 0k170684. Thanks for your time
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    Boat dies at wot

    Ok so I bought a new boat. A mariah shabah 180se with a 4.3 mercruiser lx+ alpha one. I did a full tune up on the motor before I took it out for the first time. Sometimes the boat starts right up other times it struggles to start but I do get it started it seems to start fine especially when...
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    Do I need marine speakers?

    Looking to upgrade the speakers on my boat. And am wondering if I really need marine speakers? I'm assuming it would make sense! I'm looking at some kicker 6.5" km6200 any one had these? Any other reccomdations would be great! I'm just looking for a good loud clear system and am looking for 4...
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    help with tune up

    Ok so i got some plug silicone plug wires from advanced for my 4.3 mercruiser. now i need to get a new cap and rotor which i found on here.. that was easy. now i need some plugs and a fuel filter. the current fuel filter is made by aqua power the number on the filter is 6031 and the number on...
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    Help with new merc

    Hello there So I got rid of my Volvo Penta and bought. 1997 Mariah with a 4.3 lx alpha one . So I this motor is new to me ! So any info on this motor would be great! Also am looking to do a tune up , so any recommendations on plugs wires caps and rotors would be great .also should get a fuel...
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    Legally operation a boat.?????

    Just curious if you need a drivers license to operate a boat in Ny state???? I'm over 18 but don't have a drivers license just wondering if I can legally operate a boat in Ny state without one???? I don't have a boating course or anything. Is one needed without a license ????? Any info would...
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    Need new prop help!!!!

    Ok so I have a 1990 glasstron sierra with a Volvo penta 230a andits time for a new prop and i dont eeven know where to start so if you guys could point me in the right direction and help me get the correct prop for my inboard/outboard i would appreciate it thanks
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    Looking to switch to an electronic ignition system need help

    Ok so i was having problems with my ignition system checked the points and they were pitted pretty good so i bought a new set of points from advanced and after settting the gap o idk about 25 times i cant get it to run even as good as it did before. My motor is a 1990 230a. So i set the points...
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    fuel gauge not working

    Went out sat on my 1990 glatron 19.5' the gas gauge is jumping all over and not really working or even close to being accurate. I have an access hole in my floor that goes to what I believe is a sending unit for the fuel gauge???? One wire! What can I do to test this????
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    What outdrive do i have?????

    What outdrive do i have the boat and motor is a 1990 glastron 19.5' with a volvo penta 230a. On the side of the outdrive it says SP Cd Trim On the back of the outdrive it says Volvo not being stupid here but a buddy says it was an OMC Outdrive so i just wanna be sure. Here are a few Pics...
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    Cant find fuel filter

    My boat is a 1991 glastron with a 1991 volvo penta 230a, with the single barrel side draft carb. Could anyone help me find this filter. Can get pics if needed.... thanks
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