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    Engine stalls, ignition breaker tripped- starts& stalls after 30 minutes run time -

    Engine stalls, ignition breaker tripped- starts& stalls after 30 minutes run time - Chaparrall 190SSI 4.3L mercrusier carb; 370 hours on engine - never a wrench on engine. Cruised at 3800rpm for an 1/1/2 hour running on both batteries; stopped for lunch. Changed battery to #2 ran 20...
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    Should I fine tune prop to get max rpm?

    Prop- 14 x 21 Solas SST 3 blade Boat- 2006 190 SSi Chaparral engine- 4.3l Carb Mercruiser RPM WOT- 4500 Is it worth my effort to have prop tuned to give me the extra 300 RPM"s to get to the top of the power curve?(4800rpm) What would I benefit?
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    Slight knock in drive train when in gear at idle

    Serviced the lower unit ( unit has 230 hrs), engine, greased gimbal bearing, Cranked engine on muffs and let idle- after engine warmed up- I put drive into gear forward and reverse - I hear a slight knocking noise- a slight increase in RPMS and the noise disappears Is this normal?
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    Merc 4.3 carb Ignition breaker trips

    I have a small breaker(or reset button) on a breaker panel under my dash marked ignition. after about an hour run at 3/4 throttle- I slowed in an idle zone and the breaker tripped shutting down the engine. I reset the breaker , cranked engine and idled into the dock. This is a 2006 Mercrrusier...
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    Location of drain plugs on 2006 4.3l Merc

    Where are the drain plugs on a 2006 4.3L Mercruiser Carb engine? I found 3 blue petcock drains- removed and drained --are there others? And I presume I leave them out until after winter?
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    Will this work for deep south winterizing?

    I boat through the winter in South Louisiana- at least once a month or run the engine on muffs - we rarely dip below 32 degrees -- will the following procedure suffice? your thoughts please "partially fill a big plastic box with a water/antifreeze mix (check for the proper mix ratio for the...
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    How cold does it have to get before you winterize?

    I live in South Louisiana How cold before you need to winterize your I/O? It rarely gets below 35 degrees and if it dips below freezing it is only for a couple of hours
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    Help with correct bunk alignment

    New trailer for boat- tandem axle with two rear vertical bunks and two horizontal bunks in the front. WHen loading boat the first time the boat wanted to load to the port side in the rear. Once loaded the rear looks ok but the bow is off center on the winch roller a couple of inches. Do I...
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    Is my trailer over loaded?

    I have a single axle aluminum with 14 inch tires=3520# capacity max 2006 190 Chap Dry Weight 2900 Swim Platform 100 Two Batteries 75 Gear 150 Fuel 33 gal 225 Trailer 500 Total 3950 Dealer says I can upgrade to 15 inch tires but that only takes me to 3720 capacity This is how the dealer...
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    How far can I safely trim out drive at WOT?

    I have a 19ft bowrider, with 4.3 Merc sterndrive. How far can I safely trim out the outdrive at 3/4 or WOT ? I have heard that if you trim to far out or up that it can damage the coupler or other components
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    Internal VR on 2006 Mercruiser 4.3L?

    Does the 2006 Mercruiser 4.3L have an internal Voltage Regulator in the Alternator?
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    Portable jump starter

    Any recommendations on a portable jump starter for your boat? I have a 4.3l mercruiser Please do not slam me for not searching the threads- I did that and got a smart *** reply
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    SAEJ 1223 Marine Carb

    2006 4.3 Mercruiser --I guess this is a 2 barrel merc carb-- fixed the idle problem- first time I had the arrestor off-- so explain how the thing works at cold idle- I do not see a choke plate
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    how do you install trim spacers?

    My outrdive hits my swim platform if fully raised. I have a 2006 mercruiser alpha one. I purchased the trim spaces Has anyone ever installed these?
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    Does anyone have BOAT US Insurance?

    Anyone have claim experience with BOAT US Insurance?--part of the West Marine Organization- actually CNA is the underwriter I think
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