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    Outdrive oil question

    I have an Alpha 1 out drive and the 4.3L engine. I would like to change the outdrive oil but can not see how you would do this. Are there instructions on this site to help do this? Thanks!
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    I may have just screwed up my 4.3L!

    Well, I decided to change my oil last night and got my pump and everything all together. I then put the tube down the dip stick tube and put the other end in a bucket. Well, I started pumping and nothing was happening. I then realized I was pumping the wrong way. That would have been fine...
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    Plug removal

    How the hell do you get these out of there!? It looks like I will have to remove the Manifolds.
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    Synthetic oil

    Hello, I have a 4.3L Merc and I am getting ready to chage the oil. Would if be ok to use Synthetic or stick to normal oil. Thanks!
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    Gauges not working

    Well, my tach was always jumping around and I could never get a really good reading on the RPS's. Now, my fuel gauge is not working, and showing full all the time. what usually goes out first, the sending unit on the tank or the gauge itself? I ma thinking about reaplacing them all for good...
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    Seafoam Question

    My Bayliner is not running well and running after I shut it off. I have bought some Seafoam and would like to know the best way to run it through the system ie. fuel tank or put it in the crank case or through the carb. Thanks!!
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    Seafoam question

    My Bayliner is not running well and running after I shut it off. I have bought some Seafoam and would like to know the best way to run it through the system ie. fuel tank or put it in the crank case or through the carb. Thanks!!
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    white smoke

    I hope this is an ok questions to ask here. I didn't get any response from the engine area. I have a little bit of white smoke upon starting my engine. I heard it could be moisture in the combustion chamber. Any advise on how to keep water out of that area?
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    white smoke upon startup

    When I start the boat, I get a little puff of white smoke. Is that becasue I was using low octane gas?
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    Dieseling issues

    Hello, I am having an issue when I turn off the engine; it keeps trying to run or diesel I think they call it. Any ideas as to why this is happening? It doesn’t happen all the time. It’s the carbed 4.3 liter. Also, the drive train can be a little loud. I hope that is common.
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    Nosiy drive train

    Are the 4.3 liter mercs known to have noisy drive trains? Mine seems to be. Also, So they normally put out a little white smoke upon stratup?
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    Dual battery setup

    What do I need to do to properly run or charge two batteries off of my 65amp alt? Does this cause more stresson the alt?
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    Cleaning the intake

    I just removed the spark arrestor from my 4.3 merc and need to clean it, should i just use carb cleaner? it's pretty dirty. Is there a less restrictive filter/arrestor for this engine? Thanks!
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    Grounded my boat and need advise (long)

    Well, I have had my new boat for two months and it was bound to happen. We were going along the river and there was an island and you could go either way. We took the right side at about 10-15mph. The depth gauge read 35 feet. All the sudden I heard a noise that I will never forget. The...
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    Prop question

    I own a 1998 Bayliner with the 4.L merc. The boa it just over 18ft and I primarily do water sports. Currently, I am using a 4 bladed composite prop called Propulse. It is a really nice prop and it is adjustable. What is the best pitch to use for water sports with this engine and about 4...
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