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  1. bajaman123

    converted an early 4.3 from 2 to 4 barrel carb. getting issue at WOT

    I'm thinking you may have TOO much carb for that little engine...it should be the same model as what is used on the 'LX' versions of this engine from Mercruiser. It may not be jetted quite right yet. Does it work okay (or better/different) if you GRADUALLY get on the throttle as opposed to...
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    2019 4.3 Mercruiser/Alpha One Outdrive

    lol...yeah, you have a lot of issues. Start with the tach, you are NOT getting 6,000 rpm with that little mouse motor...period. I've never seen even a REALLY healthy 4.3 swing a 23" prop...ever...even with a 1.81:1 ratio...just isn't possible. Stick with tried-and-true props of 14.75"...
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    Regal 2100 take long time to get on plane

    What engine, outdrive, outdrive gear ratio, and prop are you running?
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    Setting engine valves

    Roller or flat?
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    Questions about the 215LR

    How long have you had the boat and has this always been an issue? If a new issue, check for something as simple as an insect (like a mud-dauber) nest in the vent or vent line...happens frequently, actually. Alldodge speaks the truth insofar as the trim sending unit/gauge goes...this is another...
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    propeller doubt

    I really believe that a 19" pitch prop will be too much for your engine with 1.65:1 ratio outdrive...the 17" is much more in the ballpark. You have a pretty heavy boat, and if you have the typical miscellaneous stuff on board that many of us have, you can easily add several hundred...
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    Hole shot

    More blades in the water will help you...a 4 blade will always be better in your situation...don't even think of going to a 3 blade. If you can find one relatively inexpensive, go for a High-Five https://www.mercurymarine.com/us/en/product/highfiveprop I have a boating friend with an older...
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    What prop? I'm lost

    Dang...that sucks to hear about the bad manifolds. Still might be worth fixing...
  9. bajaman123

    Mercruiser 350 carb

    It wasn't included in your rebuild kit I take it? Again...what is the make? Once you know that, you can easily find individual parts.
  10. bajaman123

    Time to replace tires?

    The fact you are posting this is your "sign"...you wisely are concerned about the state of your tires...so the smart move is to replace them. WHY take any chance?
  11. bajaman123

    What prop? I'm lost

    Wow...a Yamaha sterndrive post...haven't seen one for years. Having had a Yamaha Hydra Drive powered boat (big block Chevy), I became a fan of these sterndrives over the years. If my memory is correct, that outdrive has a 1.65:1 ratio, and the engine was a 2 barrel making 190 hp. As noted...
  12. bajaman123

    Mercruiser 350 carb

    What did your "rebuild" consist of? Because some people do it right and disassemble the carb, ultrasonic clean or ChemTool clean everything, clean out all the jets and various orifices, etc. Some people will just put a new float, needle, and seat in and think they "rebuilt" it. Assuming you...
  13. bajaman123

    Learning to wake board at 48. What am I doing wrong?

    In my experience of over 40 years of introducing people to boating and water sports, I have found that three things are generally the factors to success (or failure); the TRAINER, the boat driver, and simply the physical condition of the person attempting to ski/wakeboard/kneeboard/etc. For...
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    Not so welcome anymore....

    It's funny this post came up because I had thought about making a similar one. This place is ICY compared to "the old days". The vibe is totally different. But even in the past the "friendliness factor", so to speak, would ebb and flow...one reason I quit frequenting the forum. It definitely...
  15. bajaman123

    going into reverse engine died,

    what was the issue that made you have to use pliers to squeeze the linkage back into place? It sounds to me like the shift interrupter is faulty or not adjusted correctly. When did it last work correctly, and what may have changed since then?
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    Fuel gauge pinned full w/o power

    when did it last work correctly?
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    BMW headlight . . . $1,000 !!!

    The OEMs are simply out of control with these lights! Ford F-150 front assemblies run about $1,900 each...rears about $700 each. And are one of those items NOT covered on many 'extended warranty plans'.
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    engine will not start

    Yeah...there's a leak somewhere that is allowing air to enter the fuel system, the fact you've seen the filter not full a couple of times confirms that. Question is, where? I would start with the new fuel tank and work backwards, making sure the vent for the tank is functional and then going...
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    engine will not start

    Need more history. When did the boat last run without any issues? What was done to the boat between when it ran good and now? Is this the 2 bbl or 4 bbl carburetor engine? The fuel in the w/s filter needs to be full with no air for one thing. Try manually filling the filter up and seeing if...
  20. bajaman123

    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    To have "shaking" noticeable in the boat indicates a relatively significant mass is out of balance. I am not familiar with Alphas...all my experience has been with Bravo outdrives and the rare Yamaha HydraDrive. Assuming you greased the u-joints whilst you had them out? You say they "felt...
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