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    Mercruiser 230 Alpha 1 water coming in through transom

    My boat is an 87 Chris Craft 196 LTD BR with the Mercruiser 230 Alpha 1. This summer I've been getting a LOT of water coming through the transom. The bilge pump has been handling it, but I'm worried that it won't one of these days. I've leaned way down there when we're in the water to see...
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    New Mechanical Fuel Pump comes with 3 gaskets??

    I’m in the process of replacing the mechanical fuel pump on my Merc 230 4 Bbl GM 305 engine. The new fuel pump I ordered includes 3 identical gaskets in the box. The old pump only had one gasket on it that goes between the pump and the mounting bracket. Why would they send 3 gaskets with a new...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 (GM 305/4 Barrel Carb) losing power intermittantly

    My 1987 Chris Craft has the Mercruiser 5.0 GM 305 motor with the 4 barrel carb. I have recently noticed a couple issues that seem like fuel starvation. The hole shot is just fine but I find that when I'm pulling the kids on an innertube and turn sharply and give it more throttle to "slingshot"...
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    Wrong leaf spring?

    This is an older single axle EZ Loader trailer with rollers. Are these the wrong sized leaf springs? The shackle bolt doesn't go through the loop at the end. Its the same on both sides. I noticed it when I pulled the wheel/hub to work on the hydraulic brakes. It hasn't caused any problems...
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    Will the MC1 lower work with an Alpha 1 Gen 1 upper?

    I picked up a used MC1 lower unit and would like to use it with my Alpha 1/Gen 1 upper, the only difference I've found is that the driveshaft on the MC1 has a 5/8" long pin on the top that doesn't seem to seat into the Alpha 1 upper.....can I just cut that pin off? Thanks! Chris
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    Bought a used lower.....no idea if its in gear or not

    I bought a used lower for my Alpha 1/Gen 1. I've always but the remote into forward when taking off the lower but I don't know if this used lower is in gear or not....can I tell by just turning the shaft? If it spins in both directions, can I assume its in neutral? Thanks Chris
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    Buying a used lower....need same gear ratio??

    So I destroyed my prop the other day and am worried that the prop shaft is also bent. Thought I'd try to pick up a used lower to pop on and minimize my downtime and I can deal with a bent prop shaft over the off season. My current boat is a Mercruiser GM 305, Alpha 1/Gen 1 with the 1.5 gear...
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    Replacement under-seat storage bins (Chris Craft)?

    I've looked at all the Chris Craft parts websites but couldn't find anything. Is there a source for replacement storage bins that are from under the bow seats? If its not clear from the pic, they aren't rectangular, they taper towards the front. Thanks! Chris
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    Vent hole on distributor cap? 1987 MerCruiser 230 GM 305

    I replaced the distributor cap on my motor this week and saw that the old one and the new one have a vent hole in the side with a fitting that goes on the outside of the housing to which a tube could be connected. Nothing was connected to it on the old one and I've never seen a distributor cap...
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    Pedestal Seat Base keeps pulling out......

    I had the floor of my 1989 Chris Craft Scorpion 196 BR replaced a couple of summers ago and the guy did a TERRIBLE job (out of business now...no surprise). Anyway, the passenger pedestal seat base keeps pulling up out of the floor. Last year, I cut a piece of 3/4" plywood the fits on the...
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    87 Chris Craft Fuel Gauge not working

    I have an 87 Chris Craft Scorpion 196 BR that the fuel gauge has stopped working. Last summer it would work for a while and then stop working.....seems like an electrical issue as I would watch it immediately drop to empty and then later pop back up to whatever the actual fuel level was. Got...
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    87 Chris Craft....Teak? Vinyl? Logo?

    I have an 87 Chris Craft 196 LTD BR......the vinyl graphics are getting pretty "chewed up" and I'm contemplating just removing them and either replacing them with vinyl stripes (but no idea where to get something like that) or removing them and then having some striping painted...
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    Which Battery Switch to get?

    I have an 87 Chris Craft 187 LTD BR that has an electrical short somewhere that we haven't been able to identify (without completely tearing it apart). I think I'm just going to install a shut off switch so that the battery isn't getting drained while its just sitting. I also thought maybe I'd...
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    1986 Mercruiser 230 (5.0LX) Idle Adjust?

    I'd like to turn the idle down a little on my engine so that I can troll slower than I can currently. Its an 86 Mercruiser 230 with is the GM 305. I can only troll at about 5.5 mph right now but want to get down to 3.5 mph if possible. Is this something easily done? Thanks! Chris (Email deleted...
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    Ballpark estimate to have floor decking replaced?

    Hey guys, I have an 86 Chris Craft 196 Scorpion Bowrider that seems to have a soft floor in places and I get quite a few pieces dropping down into the ski locker. Boat is a total of about 19' long. What's a ballpark price to have someone replace the decking? How much more if stringers have to...
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    1986 Chris Craft with Mercruser 230......total electrical failure! HELP!!

    Soooooo.....where to begin? While my boat was in winter storage, I disconnected the negative battery connection, still the battery was stone dead and wouldn't take a charge (brand new battery). I took the battery back to West Marine and replaced it with another new one and used it to take the...
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    1986 196 BR.....COMPLETE electrical failure! Help!

    Soooooo.....where to begin? While my boat was in winter storage, I disconnected the negative battery connection, still the battery was stone dead and wouldn't take a charge (brand new battery). I took the battery back to West Marine and replaced it with another new one and used it to take the...
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    Unknown current prop.....considering a new one 86 230hp Mercruiser

    The prop that came on my boat that I just bought (86 Chris Craft Scorpion 196) is in pretty rough shape. I also think its not the correct pitch for the boat/motor. I can't find any sort of identifying info on the prop. Its a 3-blade aluminum prop. The specs for my motor says I should be at...
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    HELP! Can't find replacement light bulb for instruments....87 Scorpion 196

    The light bulb for the tachometer is shot and I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a replacement! I've been to 4 different auto parts stores, Radio Shack and West Marine and they've all told me they've never seen one like it. Pic is below. It has 12 volt, 2 Watts stamped on it that I...
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    Help with instrument light bulb identification

    This bulb (pic below) is the instrument light for the tachometer on my 87 Chris Craft Scorpion 196. I can't read the numbers on the base. Can someone maybe help me out and tell me what kind of bulb this is and any other helpful info? Thanks! Chris
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