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    No water flow on Alpha 1 gen2

    I have replaced the water pump impeller and the thermostat but still cant get water to flow through. Any thoughts
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    Overheat at low psi

    My alpha 1 gen 2 over heats at idle or below 50 psi. Once I increase rpms to get 50 psi. Engine runs at 140 just fine. Any ideas?
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    4.3 Mercruiser vapor locks

    My 95 4.3 runs great all day. When it sits overnight it cranks just fine but won'y start. I replaced water separator. Still wouldn't fire and no gas in carb. I sprayed a little starter fluid in carb and boat starts and runs fine. Next day, same thing, fuel separator was 3/4 filled when...
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    2000 Chaparral 240 SSI 5.7 EFI High Hours

    I am lloking at purchasing a 2000 chaparral 240 SSI with 5.7 merc w EFI. The boat is in excellent shape all the way around and the price is right. However, how concerned should I be about 800 hours and what issues does this motor have at high hours. I would spend more money but have two kids...
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    Water from my prop

    I just replaced water pump and lower gear shift cable. Just learning but all went well. Boat now shifts into forward neutral and reverse under muffs without stalling. Thunderstorm prevented trip to the lake this afternoon. Question is, under muffs I am circulating water but also some water is...
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