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    are your filters in the carb and vst clogged with a powder type substance?

    are your filters in the carb and vst clogged with a powder type substance? Thread starter Bt Doctur...
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    For mercruiser gimbal bearings only

    From inner race to housing
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    A helpfull tip for those that do not check engine after refueling

    Some Captains refuel and simply turn on the blower without checking the bilge and start the engine . Some hatches/rear seating are a bear to manually open to check for a fuel issue so there never lifted. A simple trick is to turn on the blower and sniff the air leaving the bilge for the presence...
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    Be cautious with starter bolts

    Customer buys a ProTorque starter from a dealer, does not come with bolts. I go to the same store and ask for the starter bolts for ProTorque starter. I get 10-806343 2. Install the first bolt and the starter is a bit loose.Verify the same with the second bolt. Only recourse was to add a...
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    boating safety missed

    You should check your bilge before starting after fueling. at the very least sniff the air coming out of the blower hose
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    spin on water seps

    THe mercruiser water sep housing will accept the Yamaha 10 micron tall spin on
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    suffering from high engine temps?

    An overlooked item is the water inlet hose from the outdrive. It can kink and restrict flow. On Bravo `s its called "Bravoitis" where the internal fitting is crushed closed by corrosion.
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    Chap site gone

    It appears that the chaparral site is now gone so if you see your friends someplace else tell them where we went.
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    Chap site

    Cant get on, looks like it is down. Their Facebook site is still there
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    Safety isue with LED lighting

    From the Coast Guard https://lightedmag.com/u-s-coast-guard-issues-warning-about-led-lights/
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    You got that running out of gas problem , you might have this

    plagues by no pickup, stalling, and you have tried all the normal items, then you might also have this Today, 04:51 AM...
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    plastic dist repair plate, Meerc or Volvo

    https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-90449-Distribution-Repair-Plate/dp/B00BQAJNWO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=4.3+distributor+repair+plate&qid=1627225916&sr=8-1
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    leaking old type power steering units

    Rebuild not replace https://www.topflightautomotive.com/products/corvette-stainless-steel-brakes-1963-1982-chevrolet-corvette-power-steering-control-valve-rebuilding-kit/
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    Sierra parts catalog

    part numbers and crossover listing https://www.eastmarine.ru/incp/katalog/sierra/i_o/MERCRUISER/drive_system.pdf
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    Engine installation sheet for mercruiser

    https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/documents/installation-drawings/?category[]=inboard-and-sterndrive
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    For those with Volvo motors tech pdf

    https://documents.pub/document/volvo-penta-overheat-diagnosis.html
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    To the Newcomers from that other site

    Welcome to this spam free site that is heavily moderated and where Mods will actually help you . Hoping Doc will create a sub forum for us all
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    a unique locking mechanism for boating items

    Developed this because a boat owner installed 1 inch alum angle to hold down the canvas on a center console.There now fish food ,sorry new owner. The knurled retainer is SS and knurled, Start with a 1/2 inch hole and enlarge slightly for a tight press fit. Coat with 5 min epoxy and press into...
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    Developed a thread repair for mercruiser Alpha drives W/ stripped shift cable hole

    This can save you the cost of a new housing https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10916925-alpha-shift-cable-repair-sleeve
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