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    boat cover question

    Trying to decide between a poly and a cotton cover. Looking at coversearch.com Anyone had any dealings with them? Don't need a towable cover, just something to keep the sun/rain out while on trailer. Any advise is appreciated. Thanks
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    Trim Limit Switch Replacement / HELP!!!

    1989 5.7 Mercruiser Alpha One<br />My up trim is not working, solenoid not clicking. The down trim works and the "trailer" trim works up and down. I have no continuity between trim limit switch leads from where they leave the trim motor. There are two trim limit switches on my outdrive, left and...
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    Can't get my gas tank out....HELP!

    89 Regal Valanti 225 SC - 5.7 Mercuiser / <br />The gas tank tucks nicely beneath the floor and has two 1/16"x2"x2" aluminum "L" channel braces spot welded along the top edge of the tank. The channel is used to fasten the tank to the boat framing. Problem is...several spot welds have broken. I...
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    How do I install trim indicator guage???

    Alpha One. Getting frustrated not knowing how far my outdrive is trimmed up or down. Just had to look back on my old outboards. How difficult is it to install a trim indicator guage? Does the sender install on the pump somewhere, or thru the transom on the outdrive? Thanks
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    Alpha 1 impeller replacement

    Not sure when the water pump impeller was last changed on my 89 5.7L Mercruiser w Alpha 1 outdrive, so I'd feel better replacing it. Having never done this on an I/O, need any tips you guys may have. The marina mechanic says rather than just removing the lower unit, they remove the whole...
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    Anybody got experience w/faucet hand pump?

    OK...got a small sink in my gally with a little hand pump. It pumped more air than water, and took forever to prime. I got a new one at the RV store and it's a little better but still pumps a lot of air. The tank is full, and I can suck on the supply line and it seems to be without leaks...
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    Circuit Breaker necessary???

    Today when I turned the ignition to crank, nothing happened. I finally realized the ignition switch was not getting voltage. Turned out, there is a 20 amp, push button circuit breaker above the ignition switch that was bad. I by-passed it and everything worked fine. Question....How important is...
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    Circuit Breaker necessary??

    89 mercruiser 5.7 / Today when I turned the ignition to crank, nothing happened. I finally realized the ignition switch was not getting voltage. Turned out, there is a 20 amp, push button circuit breaker above the ignition switch that was bad. I by-passed it and everything worked fine...
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    Trim anode bolt replacement??

    Thanks for all the advice on my zig zagging problem. Now, one more.....5.7 Alpha One. The bolt which holds the trim anode in place is rusted and needs replacing. Problem is, the hole above it is too small for the Allen head to come out. Really don't want to remove the lower end of the outdrive...
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    ODDD1 or someone...There's gotta be a fix for steering play!!!!

    I can't believe there's no adjustment or repair for steering play for my 22.5' v-hull 5.7 Mercruiser. There's about 2 inches of play between wheel and outdrive. If there's no adjustment, there surely a bushing or something worn out. However, there's only about 180 hours on engine/outdrive...
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    Uncontrollable ZIG-ZAG at slow speeds??

    I've had 2 people tell me that there's it's characteristic for my mercruiser to zig-zag while idling along. I thought it was because the trim anode was not bolted on. When I bought one yesterday, the guy told me it won't help at slow speeds and that they all do that. I'm not talking slight zig...
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    Manifolds & Risers....What am I getting into?

    My 1989 5.7 Mercruiser needs manifolds and risers....and exhaust flappers. Having never done this before, I'm wondering if anyone could give me a few tips. I have a cutting torch to apply some heat for stubborn bolts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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