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  1. badbowtie

    Need to wire up alternator correctly please help

    I have a 85 wellcraft 5.7 that the alternator is a 817119-2 and it has never been wired up correctly. Here is a link of the back of it http://mascostartersandalternators.com/Sunshop/index.php?l=product_images&p=2&i=5 I have a red wire that runs down in the bilge that runs over to a a isolater...
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    Delco est distributor timing not advancing

    I have the delco est distributor set up, that I just purchased and when I install the 4 pin plug that has the looped wire and connect 12 volts to the other wire, and set it to 8degrees, and remove the 4 pin plug and raise the rpm's to 2200 the timing still reads 8 degrees, not sure why it is not...
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    03 crownline 270 questions

    Friend of mine bought a 2003 crownline 270br 350 mag bravo 3 duo prop and keeps it out at my house since he doesn't have room at his and I told him he really needs to do some maintance this year to it he bought it at the end of the season of 09. I rode in it a couple times last year and drove...
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    Brookville lake flooded with pictures

    I really was trying to get my boat motor in to head to brookville lake this weekend or begining of next to start breaking in the motor. I live really close to the lake and knew it was flooded but not this bad. They can't even open the dam since it will just flood everywhere else. Wish it...
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    Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

    I am doing a couple things to the boat like replaceing the motor and want to clean the outside up some. I am looking at using the Rustoleum marine top side paint 207004 unless someone says use something else. I will be using a automotive paint gun not sure which one I am using gravity or...
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    changing from rollers to bunks

    I have a 1987 shorelander trailer that has the rubber rollers on it and they are always marking the boat up. I have 32 rollers so I figured what it will cost to replace all them I could convert to it to a bunk trailer. I have plenty of steal and welder and all the other tools that would be...
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    making side windows for boat

    I have a boat top that snaps to my windshield and just covers my front to seats. It has zippers sewed on the sides to add clear vinyl to and then snap it to the side of the boat. I am not sure what gauge clear vinyl is used I am trying to figure this out. I also am not sure how to figure out...
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    trailer needs a lift and bunk question

    I have a 1987 shorelander trailer that is really low. It is hard to tell in this picture since it is hooked to my truck heading up hill and the rear cross bar of the trailer is only about 3" of the ground sitting flat and would rreally like to just raise it a inch or 2. I think it would make...
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    motor is here but but no fuel will not start.

    Jump to post 58 I am ordering a long block in the morning a 1985 mercruiser 350 I have been looking around and can order a 350 with the upgrade kit to 285 hp with a 2 year warranty shipped to my dad's work for 1570.00. From http://www.alengine.com/mareng.html I have read where people have...
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    Replacing motor and want to check manifolds and more

    I have a 85 boat with a mercruiser 350 that I pulled today and will be ordering my new motor Monday but I want to make sure my manifolds and risers are good I seen the post from bubba1235 about testing with Acetone but I have to seperate my risers from the manifolds still and will I guess try...
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    can I run a boat without a outdrive

    I am looking to try to start my boat and do a couple things but will not have the outdrive on I have a 85 alpha one 5.7 So I think I am okay to start it for a couple seconds without the outdrive and no water since my impeller is in the lower unit. Just want to make sure I will be okay I know I...
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    rebuild or replace and from were

    I have a 85 mercruiser alpha one that I replaced the outdive last spring. It has been running bad most of the year last yearr but keep using it. Well needles to say I decided to pull it up in the garage and get a idea what is up with the motor. I bought the boat 6 years ago and was told the...
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    85 mercruiser 260hp

    I have been reading for a while and searching all over. I was debating on selling the boat and going newer and bigger this year but not sure I want the payment I love saying it is paid for. I have a edelbrock 1410 carb that is only a couple years old and rebuilt it last year and still the same...
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    Looking for service manual for mercrusier and bravo

    A friend and me are winterizing our boats tomorrow and know how to do it all and have the manual for my 85 mercruiser alpha one but i noticed all the service manuals are not able to download anymore. Was seeing if someone had it they could send me for my friends 2003 crownline 270 it has the...
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    Bow V and roller cleanup

    I have a older shorelander trailer and the rollers really seam like they are really starting to mark the boat up. What is the best way to clean this off with out using wetsand paper. Also you can see in the pictures the v that has two chunks of rubber that are gtting really bad and really...
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    prop slip question

    I have two props to try test with one is a hustler turning point 21p the other one is a michigan wheel 21p I am pretty sure. They are both aluminum. The hustler is got 31% slip and will only rev to 4400. The michigan wheel has 40%slip but will rev to 5300rpm. I am more scared to try...
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    ohio river launch ramps by indiana ohio line

    Friend of mine asked me yesterday if wife and I wanted to go boating the ohio river today I said that was fine I just needed to fill the boat. He said if you want we can all just take mine out he has plenty of room he just bought a 270 crownline runabout. So we ended up meating them at the...
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    Spark arrestor / valve cover hose question

    I have a 85 wellcraft with a 350 and a edelbrock carb on it. I am trying to clean up the engine wiring and hoses and just make it look better back their. The two hoses that come of the air cleaner and one goes to each valve cover, first do they have to be their or can I just put aftermarket...
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    Need new trailer winch advice

    After a long camping and fun boating weekend when time to load the boat up last night my wife said the winch was actinging wierd would not lock climberd over the bow and sure enough acts worn out. I replaced the bow strap last year. But know I need a new hand winch. It is on a 21 foot cuddy...
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    Brookville Lake anybody going

    I am leaving tomorrow afternoon to take the camper up then come back and grab the boat for the long weekend at brookville lake. Anybody from here going to be at brookville lake this weekend.
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