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    Trim gauge not working still......

    89 searay 4.3 merc outdrive... My trim gauge in dash and trim up switch on throttle wasnt working but the trailer switch and trim down switch work good. I adjusted the trim sender on the port side of outdrive and the trim up swich now works but the trim gauge doesnt work... What do I need to...
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    Throttle detent not there anymore?

    took our sea ray 4.3 merc to the lake today and noticed that the detent that is normally neutral position is gone... In other words when I shift from forward to reverse the shifter word stop "click" when I reach the neutral spot. Now it does not "stop" or"click" goes directly from fwd to rev...
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    Engine temp raises when shut off engine??

    Noticed my engine temp risies when I shut off engine... When running down lake temp is 150ish to 160ish when I shut the engine off with key on to watch temp gauge is rises to around 215-220, is this normal?? It cools down to normal when I restart the engine..
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    Boat Foam necessary?

    If a boat has wet foam and it is removed,how does it affect the boat with no foam??
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    When is it too WINDY to put the boat in the water?

    I got my engine(4.3) back in my sea ray this weekend and have been very excited to take it to the lake. I planned on taking it this evening but the wind here in middle Tennessee are blowing like 20mph.. There is not a dock where I put the boat in the lake only a ramp so I worry about the wind...
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    Does my 89 sea ray 4.3 merc have a OVERHEAT alarm?

    just curious Does my 89 sea ray 4.3 merc have a OVERHEAT alarm?
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    Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

    Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch" Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"... Where do I start..?
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    Install new engine, now engine WONT turn off with key??

    Installed new engine this weekend ,starts and runs great but now when I turn key to "off" on dash the engine will not shut off... Any ideas guys?
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    Mercrusier Alternator Wiring question...

    Putting engine back in my sea ray today... What is proper wiring hook up? I have a heavy red , medium orange ,small purple, small red and small black.... Thanks guys!
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    Gimbal bearing install.... Is there a wrong direction??

    Installing a new gimbal bearing tomorrow. Is there a certain direction the bearing goes in does it matter??
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    Where do I look to check impeller stream?

    Where does the Impeller pee from on my alpha ?
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    Advice on buying a depth finder???

    What depth finder do you guys recommened? I'm new to boating and will be doing some water sports and some fishing. I noticed the Hummingbird 170 has a pretty good price on it around $124. Pros/cons or any general advice? Thanks
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    Help! 4.3 bad.... Need a longblock. Where do I get one?

    Tore my 4.3 down today. It has spun rod bearing and cylinder walls are pitted terriblely! Im gonna try and find a long block. Any ideas where i can find one for a great buy??
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    Pulled out my 4.3 mercruiser today. Wow! What a job!

    Pulled the 4.3 out of my sea ray today. Man it was a hard job, my back is aching lol... It had alot of blow by and sounded like a slight rod knock too. Gonna pull it apart tomorrow and see whats going on.. Is there anything maintenance wise I should do to the out drive etc while I got the...
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    4.3 mercrusier lots of blow by!

    Bought a 89 sea ray with new 4.3 crate engine. Previous owner installed the engine but never started it. It sat a couple years and I bought it. I took it to the lake and notice it had alot of blow by coming from the valve covers, so I figured the rings were not seated good and I took it easy to...
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    HELP!! Transom suggestions??

    I just bought a 89 sea ray seville inboard 4.3 v6( runs great). I am totally new to boats and I thought I got a great deal on it because all I thought it needed was a good cleaning and some vinyl work. After having it for a week or so I have noticed my transom is probably bad. The fiberglass on...
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    alternator wire..?

    Hello, I just bought a 89 sea ray seville w/ 4.3 inboard engine. Previous owner started a engine swap and then I bought it before he finished it so im putting together a puzzle. My question is: there are an orange and red wire going to the back of the alternator, there is a black wire too but is...
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    one or two batteries..???

    Im new to boating.. and learning along the way. I just bought a 1989 sea ray seville with a 4.3 inboard. It came with two batteries but only one hooked up. Do i need two or is one ok?
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