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    Merc4.3 Alpha1Gen2 U-joints

    How would I know if the u-joints are bad? I haven’t put this boat in the water yet, possibly tomorrow, but I’ve noticed this noise from day one, with engine running there is a a low pitched kinda clunking sound it’s not real loud but sounds outa place, engine idles smooth and noise seems to get...
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    Bad Impeller?

    Good news I suppose, impeller looked good, didn't look like it is ready to break apart, still pliable and no grooves in housing or discoloration, have new one on order though, still yet to check exhaust flappers and hoses haven't researched how to do that yet. thank you scott your help much...
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    Bad Impeller?

    So I just got this boat 95’ Glastron ssv19 w/4.3, didn’t test drive it, only had water muffs hooked up, so now I’ve got outdrive in small barrel of water, started it for first time at home and it’s not squirting out any water. Water intake holes are submerged. I disconnected a water line when...
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    What spark plugs for ‘95 4.3LX?

    What spark plugs to use for 1995 4.3 LX? Boat has Alpha 1 drive. Also, is this engine a Gen 1? Thanks
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    Dog House renovation

    Wanting to redo dog house (is that the common term used?) it’s going to be a total renovation on my 1988 Glastron 17’, would like to have to seats next to it, previous owner eliminated them. So do I need to fiberglass all the wood used in rebuild for waterproofing the wood? What type of...
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    Hours on Engine?

    Looking to buy used boat, so hours are like mileage? so what’s a lot? Is 250 hrs a bunch? thanks
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    Engine Type/model?

    I’ve only seen the 90hp in the pic I posted and it’s not local so I can’t go check it out, so my thinking is since it’s a 90hp and mine is an 85hp that it would fit on my boat. What’s the chances it wouldn’t fit? It’s a 10hr drive to get it. here is the serial # on the 85hp.
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    Engine Type/model?

    I have a project boat with an 85hp Mercury, looks identical to this one in pic, but there is a name for the 85 and I can’t remember what it’s called. Are these motors pretty much identical as far as design/performance? My 85 needs work, found this 90hp for sale and it runs. My project boat is a...
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    Got first boat "project boat "

    Hi there, just got my first boat and it's a project for sure but I'd like to get started trying to get motor running, they said it ran 5yrs ago. So my question is what steps should I take to get to turning the key? It's a 1974 Mercury 85hp, boat and motor been sitting outside for years, the boat...
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