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  1. nola mike

    Attachments in PMs?

    Anyone know if it's still possible to send attachments via PM with the new software? Can't seem to figure out how to do it.
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    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    Exhaust tube rather than exhaust bellows. Just easier to install.
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    Emergency Kill Switch Wiring

    And possibly other more expensive components in the ignition system.
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    454 distributer/timing problems

    Check that the distributor doesn't have any play, worn bushings can cause erratic timing.
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    3.7 Mercruiser, Crank no start

    https://www.howacarworks.com/ignition-system/checking-the-dwell-angle Tried to point to the adults only section, @achris , links #19 and 20 don't work.
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Temperature sensor issues

    So it looks like the icm is connected to the buzzer and sensors by the tan/Blu and yellow wires. Unclear if the if the icm uses the tan/blu as input or output, both? I also don't see the ks on there, I thought it was a separate control box
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    Mercruiser 470 Coolant Loss and Milkshake Oil

    Did you check to make sure that the weep hole is clear?
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    Alpha one transom bolt question

    On my boat that bolt corroded and there was rot around the bolt holes. Engine was out, I dug out the rot, filled the holes. I was debating epoxy vs 4200, don't remember what I ended up with. I'd be concerned about a rotten transom if I found those bolts had corroded
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    Does this sound normal ?

    Maybe some exhaust shutter ticking?
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    Mercruiser 5.0 dies while idling - no fuel from line

    You might just pull the carb and see if the needle is seating. If not see if you can clean it out quickly to save your weekend instead of doing a complete rebuild
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    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    Yup. OEM is best, but FWIW I'm on year 4 of my Sierra bellows and they look new. That kit includes the gimbal bearing, which probably adds significantly to the price. I wouldn't do that. You might not see the leak unless it's gushing. Also risk getting water into bellows, etc. You'll need an...
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    2006 Chaparral 190SSi Mercruiser 5.0 has perplexing alarm/power loss

    Can't tell, but if you have base timing it's a TB-V. Question is if you have a knock sensor or not, and I'm not sure if knock sensor ties into the alarm at all--I don't have a wiring diagram (@alldodge ?). I mean, there isn't any real alarm circuitry. The buzzer has 12v to it (IDK where, follow...
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    More U-joint knocking?

    No, I didn't notice any play, though they felt loose (nothing unusual though). Gimbal was fine. Gimbal replaced last year during engine swap, Ujoints as mentioned were replaced prior to this season, with one set replaced again last month after the clip came off. Yeah, IDK. Don't recall that...
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    mercrusier 350 MAG MPI coupler problem

    I'm guessing that the yoke wouldn't bottom in the coupler to allow for engine/u-joint movement.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 dies while idling - no fuel from line

    I don't know that the fuel line is still dry after the switch replacement? Sounds now like it's rich at idle, more like some crud in the needle/seat, incorrect float, incorrect mixture adjustment, choke not opening. OP, look down the throat of your carb at idle, see if it's dripping. Also make...
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    1992 Glastron 1700G Question.

    If the interior is beat, that would be a red flag for me. Your biggest concern is rot, everything else is relatively simple/easy/cheap to fix. A boat that has been left uncovered or in the water is much more likely to rot... Pay special attention to the area around the ski locker (see if it's...
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    10 mph top speed

    I mean, congratulations on that. I can't tell you how many ASE certified mechanics show up on this board and can't diagnose the simplest problems. If your boat is revving at 2k and 10 mph, and you think all is well, more power to you. This is an engine problem, unless you have a hull carrying...
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    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    They're definitely in the exhaust bellows. Would be a good assumption that the u joint bellows look similar.
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    '04 Merc 2 stroke went swimming

    Did that already forgot to mention
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    '04 Merc 2 stroke went swimming

    Left the boat beached with an incoming tide, wind picked up, 15-30 min later had a swamped boat. Managed to wrangle it to the ramp and winch it out after a lot of cursing. Motor didn't get submerged, but got good 'n wet. The water is brackish. I got the water out of the tank (very little) and...
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