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    Plug Wireset for Mercruiser 3.7 (470)

    Possibly dumb question, but I have spent way tooo much on my engines and i am trying to find any way I can to save a few bucks... Is there any 8 cylinder plug wire set that will fit into the mercruiser 3.7 4 cylinder engine? I ask this because I have twin engines and I always need to buy 2...
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    Q about FlatRate manuals

    I have a friend who has a small boat/engine repair business here in FL. He has been looking for a industry standard flatrate guide. I found one from a site called Spader.com. But they are asking nearly $1K for this... Is that normal? Can anyone help me find something cheaper for him?
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    Gas Gen suggestion?

    I am thinking about putting in a gas gen into my 26 ft cruiser. I read through a bunch of posts here, but i was hopin for something a bit more personalized for my application. I want to do this so i can use all of my galley electronics while on the water, currently its all shore power hookups...
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    maiden voyage-- What do i need onboard?

    I am sure there are many posts like this already. But i did not really attempt to search them out, i wanted one of my own with my own situation and location. I recently rebuilt the twin engines in my boat and next weekend were going out for our first test run in the water. The boat is a 26'...
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    Changed Gimbal Bearing-- Outdrive Very Hard Install Alpha 1 Gen1

    I just changed out my Gimbal Bearing, and installed the outdrive back on. The end part of the yoke with the two seals did not want to go into the bearing, it was VERY tight. I basically had to force it in with a couple bangs and then tighten it up about 1" with the nuts. I really hope by me...
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    Which part number is it? Exhaust flap

    I am looking for the exhaust flap which fits my application. I have a 1988 mercruiser 470 3.7 ltr, its a newer model type exhaust for a 470. I found a whole bunch of mecruiser exhaust flappers/shutters but none which specify its for my exact type of exhaust.
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    Another water in oil thread

    This is driving me crazy!! 1989 Mercruiser 470 engine. I have rebuilt these engines already a couple times, one engine i did is great with no issues, the second engine is getting water in the oil somehow which i cant figure out how... At first i thought it was a bad head, so i took the head to...
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    Deep Sea St Augustine FL

    Re: Deep Sea St Augustine FL All recovered... It was needed for sure. Sasto, thanks for coming out with us!! All in all we had an amazing time, caught a few fish, and made a bunch a new memories. I think the deisel fumes got me a bit sick... Whatever the case may be, it was still fun :)...
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    Solas Alcup 3 Propeller

    Has anyone used these props? I am looking to replace the 15x17 props on my alpha 1 gen 1 outdrives, i just purchased one of these from Ebay for $50, just wondering what i should expect, or should i just keep em as spares and use some other brands as my mains.
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    Deep Sea St Augustine FL

    A buddy is coming down for the weekend next week. My boat is out of commision :( We are looking to go deep sea fishing for one day on the weekend. Anywhere on the east coast of FL!! Anyone know of any good private charters that go out for the full day for deep sea gulf stream fishing? (or if...
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    Steering Alignment??

    Pardon my ignorance... I am in the middle of a fixer-upper project on a 26 foot family cruiser with my aging dad :D, which has 2 engines. We had to replace the steering cable due to it being frozen beyond repair. We did put in the new cable and all works well. :) My question is, with the dual...
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    Steering Problem

    Re: Steering Problem This is the bracket on the steering cable which i think is "special". I cant find any with the same attachment... This bracket attaches to the power steering cylindar and is adjustable, but not removable. Please tell me i am wrong... And if possible show me the way :)...
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    Steering Problem

    Hello, I am hoping can get some pointers on freeing up my seized steering cables. I have a 26ft cruiser which has power steering and a 2 engine setup. Just today i decided to start troubleshooting the stuck steering. So i took the power steering completely off from the steering cables to...
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    Which prop would you go with?

    With a 26ft Cabin Cruiser, 10ft beam, deep V hull... Running off dual Mercruiser 3.7ltr, 190HP each. Outdrives are SE109 (Alpha 1 Gen 1 replacements). Both engines have just been completely overhauled and rebuilt, they have less then 5 hours on both, with no load, just breaking in. We have yet...
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    Rebuilding Trim-Tilt cylinders

    Does anyone know of a good guide or even better a video on the process of rebuilding the trim/tilt cylinders? I recently rebuilt two mercruiser 470's and purchased two SE106 1.81 ratio outdrives. I have not even tested the trim/tilt yet, but its apparent the cylinders are stuck. I'm hoping i...
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