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  1. Augoose

    Budget fishfinders

    I'm looking at budget fish finders for around $100.00. I've read a couple of posts trying to learn about these devices and so I'm focusing on the RMS and wattage. I fish freshwater lakes under 150 feet. Currently I'm comparing the Garmin 140 with the Humminbird PiranhaMax 170. Both seem to...
  2. Augoose

    U-joint cross reference

    Alright, I looked all over the u-joint sticky and couldn't find my answer. I have a Alpha 1, Gen 1 with a serial above B418819 (its 48389) and so I need u-boats u-joint part number 18-2174. However, I can't find a automotive cross reference. I picked up a PDQ 1-6301 as a guess, but I think...
  3. Augoose

    Replace u-joints w/out removing bearing retainer?

    I'm reading the manual on how to replace the u-joints for my Alpha 1, Gen 1. I have also done some searching and found a couple of videos. Although I never want to deviate from a service manual, after looking at a still image from one of the videos, is appears that the u-joints can be removed...
  4. Augoose

    symptoms of failing gimbal and/or u-joints

    I have an '89 4.3 with Alpha 1. Recently I began experiencing severe vibrations and bumping sounds (like running aground) from the engine and lower unit when turning full left or right and while raising the lower unit at idle and not in gear. There was no slow onset of any odd sounds like...
  5. Augoose

    intermitten bumping / vibration feeling from lower unit

    This is a Alpha 1 on a '89 4.3 Mercruiser. Sorry if this has been covered before, but after searching, I wasn't successful in finding a solution. We were out today and everything was great for a couple of hours. We went tubing and skiing for about 30 mins or so and after the first tube went...
  6. Augoose

    Trim pump solenoid question / starting issue

    I have a '89 Mercruiser with Alpha 1. I've been having an issue with intermittent elevation issues with raising the lower unit - intermittent with both trailer switch and toggle switch (limit switch is bypassed so I know that isn't the problem). It always goes down but is often reluctant to go...
  7. Augoose

    Two pairs of bunk boards or one?

    I've got a 20' open bow and it weighs about 2700 lbs. I'm planning on updating my trailer - repairing some surface rust areas, repacking bearing, etc, and since the carpet is starting to rip off one of the bunks, I'll replace those while I'm at it. My question - I currently have 2 bunk boards...
  8. Augoose

    Trim pump solenoid - Alpha I

    I've got an issue with the lower unit going up intermittently. If you press and release, and press and release the switch a couple of times, the unit eventually goes up. It will go down perfectly each time. Until today, the trailer button would work every time to bring it up, but twice today the...
  9. Augoose

    What year is my outboard?

    I've got a 3.5 hp Mercury Outboard made in Mexico. Serial # A129096. I've read all the stickies and google'd it, however all the serial number series I can find that are close to my number start in 1985 and with A129449 and up. I imagine that mine is likely a 1984 and earlier, however I'd like...
  10. Augoose

    tachometer w/ inconsistent reading

    This is a 1989 4.3 mercruiser w/alpha 1 Yesterday I noticed my tach giving inaccurate readings. At idle, its accurate. After a few moments when I get up to speed where it should be in the 2000- 2500 range, it will read about 3800 or so. Then if I slowly increase speed, the tach will slowly...
  11. Augoose

    Starts great on land but hard to start in water

    1989 Mercruiser 4.3 I've read several threads about this being caused by back pressure in the water and a failure of the exhaust flapper, however the threads seem to end without the author ever getting back to tell what they found out. Does anyone have any experience with this? I initially...
  12. Augoose

    1989 4.3 Mercruiser

    Alright, my electrical nightmare continues. This evening I had to get towed into the dock.....again. Initially I thought I had a dead battery....again. All I got when attempting to start was a single "click". I said "ah, hah!" I've got a second battery, so I told the wife "nothing to worry...
  13. Augoose

    where to store bimini top

    I've got a 1989 Caravelle ES 202 and I just purchased a bimini top for it. My question is am I safe to store the top folded up and inside the engine compartment? When you lift the doghouse and rear bench that is right behind it, there is a carpeted panel hanging straight down with two nylon...
  14. Augoose

    Squeaking or "fingers on chalkboard" sound from back of engine

    This is a '89 Mercruiser 4.3 w/Alpha I. I've done several searches and have read a couple posts about squeaking sounds from the rear of the engine- seems people are pointing the finger at the gimbal bearing. Well I just had mine replaced by a well recommended shop along with a bellows kit and...
  15. Augoose

    Battery issue & question

    I've got a 1989 4.3 mercruiser w/ Alpha I. The problem I'm having is a battery drain issue which started several weeks ago. After just a few days, the battery was completely dead (0 volts on both multimeter + dash voltmeter gauge). I thought I had found the problem (float switch), but today...
  16. Augoose

    Battery condition question- interstate starting battery

    My brand new interstate battery was completely drained twice in the course of fixing a battery drain issue I had. I've now got the drain issue fixed fixed, but do I need to go ahead and get a new battery now? It held a charge overnight and started fine the next morning, but I haven't verified...
  17. Augoose

    Battery drain issue

    I've got a significant drain issue and I'm trying to locate it - any suggestions? Over the course of one week, my new battery is totally dead. In my jeep I'd just hook up a test light and begin pulling fuses until the light goes out - but my test light is broken and I can't seem to find a fuse...
  18. Augoose

    1989 merc Alpha 1, gen 1 with GM V6 engine question

    My normal operating temp while under way is about 150-160 degrees. I noticed today that after running the absolute slowest idle speed I could while just screwing around and trying to troll for about 10 minutes, the engine temp increased to about 200. I sped up slightly, still at idle speed but...
  19. Augoose

    Alpha I gen I Mercruiser trim question

    I have recently had a new trim sending unit / limit switch kit put in my boat. The repair guys seemingly tried to set it up to the stock measurements according the manual (measuring the distance on the hydraulic arm) however, I've got two issues I'm contending with that they didn't tell me...
  20. Augoose

    4.3 GM w/ Alpha I Gen I Mercruiser - 1989

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a lower shift cable kit for a 1989 mercruiser? I've looked all over the internet and every time I think I find the right kit such as the one here...
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