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  1. andy1canada

    New Merc 4.3/MPI - Oil alternative?

    Howdy, Just broke the 20/hr mark on the new mill and it's time for the first oil change. Wanted to touch base with you guy's to find out if there's a suitable oil/filter (that won't affect the new engine warranty) that is good for my engine other than what Merc recommends in my owners manual...
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    RPM Gain? Alum. vs. Stainless.

    Howdy! I'm on the cusp of dropping some $$$ for a new SS/prop for my 19'-cuddy. I'm almost done breaking in a new Merc 4.3/MPI/Alpha. I was advised to wait until the break-in period was over because the engine would likely 'loosen-up' a little in the process. Apparently it has. I'm currently...
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    Help identifying prop...

    Howdy, Before I order my new prop I need to know exactly what it is I'm swinging now. I'm pretty happy with the performance of this old Quicksilver/alum/4-blade and will keep it as a spare after I match it closely with an SS/4-blade. I've narrowed it down (thanks WH) to the Stiletto...
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    Mercruiser prop help!

    Howdy! Got a new 4.3/MPI/Alpha setup in my old Zeta (19-cuddy/3000 lbs. empty). Currently running the old alum/4-blade/18p that was on the 305/Chevy we pulled before the repower. Still doing break-in but have briefly run her out to check speed/rpm @ WOT. GPS says -42 mph @ 4700 rpm. Not bad...
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    Bottom paint: slippery anti-fouling advise.

    Howdy! Got about 5-hours on the old Zeta's new mill (4.3 MPI/Merc/Alpha). So far so good. My Lowrance GPS says she's maxing-out @ about 42-mph @ 4700 or so rpm (short burst only w/mechanic on board during sea-trial). All the Merc test-data (Merc marine website) I've read on this powerplant...
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    Zeta - Sea trial... (lake actually)

    Howdy! Finally got the Zeta in the water to try out the new Merc/4.3/MPI. I've waited 25/yrs to put a real-boat back in the water; that became evident when I launched her. Long shallow slope on the ramp. Unhook everything/check that plug is in/back her in/watch in mirrors till she floats...
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    Don S. - What's taking you to Washington?

    Howdy! Don, this may be inapropriate - or at the least, a little nosey - but I'm wondering what it is that's moved you to move to Washington? I live in Victoria, BC and it sounds like you'll be within a stone's-throw of our turf. Is it a new job opportunity? Woman? Tired of workin' on frozen...
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    Propping a new Merc 4.3/MPI?

    Howdy! Thought I'd cast a line for opinions/ideas on which prop I should run with or try out on my 19/ft Zeta cuddy. The new engine is in and she's pretty much ready for sea-trials. I'm so-o-o stoked I can hardly wait! She originally had a 305/Chevy Mercruiser but that's just been replaced...
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    Lowrance LMS-350A... Help!

    Howdy from Canada! I've purchased this (1995?) GPS/Dual Sonar unit and am about to install it in my 19'-cuddy. You guy's have probably heard this one a million times but I'm hoping for some sage advise so I can get the install done right, from the get-go. My unit includes the speed/temp sender...
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    Testing... testing!

    Please do not adust your set. This is just a test. There is NO emergency or cause for panic. Your boat is NOT about to be repossesed; it was only a dream. Actually... I'm doin' this to see if my re-posting of my avitar was successful. Don't know what happened to the last one I finally figured...
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    Help! Trying to post avitar pic...

    Howdy! I'm bout' done with trying to post an avitar. I read the post here from Bob VT and managed to get some pics posted at Photobucket. Trying to get them onto my page is a joke; all I'm getting is this dumb 'image' thing inside a little square. Any idiot-proof help here would be wonderful...
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    Zeta 19' Repower... stalled!

    Howdy, Well, if it don't beat all. I get a call from my mechanic. He tells me he was about to drop the new 4.3 Merc into the boat only to discover it didn't line up with the old engine beds. F$#%... Frantically, I call around to see if I can get somebody to glass-in a coupla' new engine mount...
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    Zeta 19' - Repower..."Yee-ha!"

    Howdy! Well Dudes, after much deliberation I've settled on the Merc package for my repower. (I can hear you sighing Don) If I had a bigger chunk-a' change (or, a 'whack' more money) I'd probably go with the Volvo. But... my mechanic (a Merc/guy) who'll also be doing the install and servicing...
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    New 'Volvo' Composite -OS- drives?

    Howdy! The local Volvo dealer that gave me a quote of nearly $20/k for a new 4.3/OSi package has got me thinkin' about this composite sterndrive unit... I've done a little reading about this recent breakthrough from the Swede's. All sounds cool enough: less weight, less drag, better impact...
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    Pulling old '898' Merc and drive...

    Howdy! I used to own a set of Merc shop manuals - the real McCoy - but like an idiot, I loaned to somebody and now they're history. I'm pulling the old 305/Chevy (1980) and pre-Alpha drive system from my boat in preparation for the new 4.3 install. If one of you kind people have the Merc...
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    Merc vs. Volvo - best punch for the buck...

    Howdy, I sort of threw this out in another thread but I think the question would stand better on its own. I thought I was set on a new Merc 4.3/MPI/FWC/ Alpha setup, but after a phone conversation with the son of the guy who built my boat in 80', now I'm not so sure. He says he can put a new...
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    Aftermarket FWC on New Merc MPI/Alpha systems

    Aftermarket FWC on New Merc MPI/Alpha systems Howdy from Canada! Just read Kellydee's post (Welcome to iboats!) regarding his new engine (s') woes... bummer! I've been down that road too. Years ago with my first boat, I ended up taking it to a service outfit to have a rebuilt engine installed...
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    Flashing up an old-302/898 before parting-out...

    Howdy from Canada Gentlemen! Just brought my new (okay, old 80') 19 ft. Zeta/cuddy home on Friday; then, yesterday I sold my old 20 ft. Hourston (abandoned project) and by Jeeze - got all I paid for it back out of it. Go figure? It's all good! I'm real pumped about the Zeta and can't wait to...
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    Good Head?

    Howdy, But seriously folks... I need advise on a good crapper ... super-duper-pooper for my small cuddy. Don't want electric; wouldn't get used enough to justify it. Been reading a little on these things... (yep, doin' me some book-learnin') and it seems to me the majority of manual flush...
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    MPI vs. Carb...

    Howdy from Canada! Hope some of you folks might give me some useful opinions... I've just bought an older glass boat and am about to repower her. I'm taking my mechanics advise and going with an all new Merc. sterndrive. I'm not interested in adding a POD with some monster outboard hangin' off...
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