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    95 Sea Ray factory spec prop question

    I'm running a factory prop, 48 78120 a40 19p, on a 95 Sea Ray 175 with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0. I assume this is the original factory prop considering the serial number, basically a 14x19 prop. The Sea Ray specs for this year call for a 13.75x21 prop. If I were to go to the 21 pitch, would...
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    I think the starter on my Mercruiser 3.0LX has burned up. Do they Burn up??

    We had a great day on the lake today except for a few starter issues. I have a 1995 Mercruiser 3.0LX on a Sea Ray 175. It has had issues with not wanting to start real easy. I have had to jiggle the throttle or jiggle the key to get it to engage. When it does, it is slow to start. Well, today...
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    Plug Difference

    Re: Plug Difference The serial number is 0F419592. Wow, I never would have thought that a typo like that would be able to leave the manufacturer! Thanks for all the info, Don.
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    Plug Difference

    I have a 1995 Mercruiser 3.0LX and it calls for the AC MR43TS plugs. Can I use the MR43T plugs? Is there a huge difference?
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    Hose question 59' Johnson 35hp

    I know this is a silly question, but, are all the hoses special hoses or can I replace them with stock hoses that match the size?
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    59' Norris Craft 12' Project Ideas Boat Hell?

    I came across this sweet 59' Norris Craft and couldn't resist! It's a small, 12' fiberglass boat with a cool look. I just want to use it to poke around the lake. I'll redo the paint and gel coat, put a pair of off the shelf swivel chairs up front and a camel back bench in the stern. I'll add a...
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    59 Johnson 35hp Thermostat/ Cooling issues.

    Hey all, This is a great site and have really picked up a lot of tips so far and could use some help. I recently picked up a 59 Johnson 35hp RDS and am in the process of getting it back in the water. I replaced the impeller today (thanks to all the great posts here). I bucket tested and I still...
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