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    Where is the Engine Serial Number Located?

    Good Morning, I have a 2003 Regal with twin Mercruisers 4.3 MPI (Bravo 3). The engines should be 2002-2003 (see pics). I have been trying to locate the serial number for a while. Thanks! Lui
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    Winterizing engine. Do Antifreeze turns colorless (after 2 days) inside the manifold?

    Hello, I have a 2003 Regal with twin Mercuirsers 4.3 MPI bravo III. I recently contracted the marina mechanic to winterize both engines. Two days after they completed the work, I noticed a leak coming from the bottom right side of the engine (by the drain plug). I removed the plug to replace...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI will not start (No beep noise and ....no power going to fuel pump)

    Hello, I recently bought 2003 Regal w twin Mercruisers (2002) 4.3 MPI and bravo III. Sometimes, I have a problem with the port engine (again?sometimes it wont start). When I turn the key, the gauges move and the engine hours show on the tach gauge, but I don?t hear the Beep? noise and I don?t...
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    Faria Tach Reads 1000 RPMs Higher. Please advise

    Hi, I have a 2003 Regal Comodore 2860 with twin Mercruiser 4.3MPI Bravo III. The boat has the original Faria tachs. My starboard tach reads 1000 RPMs higher than the port side one (at idle, it reads 2000 RPMS while the port tach reads 900 RPMs). Both engines runs fine at idle and on plane. You...
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    Thermostat Temp Sensor (Temperature Sender) Replacement.

    Hi, I recently boat a 2003 2860 Regal with twin engines (2003 Mercruisers 4.3 MPI, Bravo III. One of my engines is not reading any temperature (don have the serial number and the Marina is almost 2 hours away). I check the wiring (grounded the cable to the sender) and the gauge jumped. I think...
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    Transom Zinc replacement!

    Hi, I recently bought a 1996 Chris Craft 26 Crowne. Im trying to replace the hull transom zinc. The new one I bought does not seat all the way against the hull (its just the way its designed). There is a 1/4 inch gap bet the zinc and hull (but the metals are in full contact). I tried to remove...
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    1996 Force 90HP will not go into neutral. Please help!

    Hi all, I have a 1996 Force 90HP. I recently replaced the impeller. the problem I have is that the engine will not go into neutral. Its always I forward. I remember that I forgot to put the engine in forward before I removed the lower unit. Please let me know if that could be the reason why my...
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    96 Mercury forc outboard will not start (i think fuse/realy blown)

    I have a 1996 Sylvan pontoon with a 90 HP merc Force. Everything was working fine, but yesterday I installed a new radio and accidentally blew a fuse or disconnected a cable. Now when I turn the starter switch, the engine will not turn (nothing happens). Just the Voltage gauge goes up when I...
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    Replacing the Impeller on Alpha One Gen+ (Face Seal proper placement and extra piece

    Hi, Im almost done replacing the water pump on my Alpha One Gen+ outdrive. Please see attached picture and let me know if I placed the Face Seal properly. Also, Please let me know what is this extra seal that came with the Quicksilver kit?I have no idea what to do with it. Thanks! Lui
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    Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please help

    Re: Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please he Actually, this was my first time draining the oil and Yes...I left a lot inside. I just removed the top cap from the upper unit and, Thank God, the gears look in decent shape, I will put the new water pump and...
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    Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please help

    Re: Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please he
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    Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please help

    Good morning, I just bought a 1997 Chaparral with the 4.3 Mercruiser. The engine and outdrive run great (just tested outside with the ear muffs). A couple of days ago, I changed the gear lube to the QuickSilver HP and filled the reservoir. I just noticed that the reservoir is empty and I see...
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    97 Evinrude 225 OceanPro...Engine Alarm went off at 5200 RPM. Too fast? New Impeller?

    I recently bought a 22' Palm Beach boat with a 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro (E225TXEUD). The engine has 580 hours (that?s what the seller told me and what reads on the gauge). I went on my first trip yesterday. The engine was running good. I was doing 35 MPH (SOG by GPS) at aprox 5200 RPM, after...
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    Lower Unit Oil

    Hi i have a 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro. I want to change the lower unit oil. how much does it take?
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    What type of Gear oil for 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro 2 stroke/carb?

    Hi, I am trying to replace the lower unit oil on my 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro. Can I use Marine High Performance Gear Lube/SAE 90? I have a new quart /left over that I bought for a Mercruider sterndrive. Or...Do I have to buy the oil that Evinrude recommends? I was reading the manual...it...
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    1997 Evinrude 225 OcenPro 2 stroke/Carb..plenty of WHITE SMOKE when it starts!

    Hi, I recently bought a boat with a 1997 Evinrude 225 (2-stroke/carb). I was told the engine was sitting for almost a year. It took me a couple of tries to get it running. Now it starts OK. When It starts, the engine it smokes like crazy (white smoke)...then after the first minute (30 seconds)...
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    1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

    I recently bought a fishing boat with a 1998 Evinrude 225 (carb). Today I tried to start the engine, but the engine would not start...then I noticed a puddle of gad was forming. After almost 1 hour checking everything, this is what I found: When I pump gas manually (squeeze primer bulb), the...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 running cold

    Please let me have your advice on this issue. I have a 25 foot boat (2008 cabin cruiser). The boat has a Mercruiser (5.0 MPI/ B-III). I am new to the area (Forest River, Savannah GA) and I ran aground last week. I hit a sandbar (soft...sand/mud). I'm sure the engine took in some sand and mud...
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