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    Gas/water separator filter

    How often should I be changing the filter. It has 48 hrs on it. Three yrs old. Am I good to leave it go? This is on a 4.3 v6 mercruiser. Thanks
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    2003 4.3L warning alarm horn TB-V alpha

    Took the boat out to the lake after replacing the battery and + battery cable. Turned the run switch on located on the throttle control. Turned ign switch to on position and continuous horn went off (all is normal). Then turned ign to start and started but the alarm continued to sound. All the...
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    Won't go into gear

    Just replaced the ignition sensor and cap on tb-5 system with a 4.3L engine. Now it won't go into gear? The throttle only works fine but pushi
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    4.3L IGNITION TIMING

    I have TB-V ignition 2BLB carb engine and I just replaced ignition sensor and cap. I want to verify ignition timing. It states 10 deg BTDC but what rpm is this at, the timing changes depending on the rpm. It also states on the air cleaner that special ignition timing is required. Thanks
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I have an 03 I/O mercruiser 4.3 and just tried starting after sitting 3 wks. Checked fuel at carb inlet and it is getting it from pump. Checked coil for voltage and it is getting 12 v on purple wire a ign coil. Checked for continuity at ign coil and it is not open so I figured that could be ok...
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    Engine RPM hunts while at constant throttle

    I hope I can explain this but after the boat has gets on plane while the throttle is at a constant position, the rpm's will not remain constant. It is not a miss just seems like at times the engine doesn't have the power and then catches causing the rpm to change. It just seems like this started...
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    Exhaust manifold temperature

    I have an 03 4.3L V6 mercruiser I/O and yesterday out on the water I was checking the engine over and felt the tops of each manifold and the right side was cool to the touch and the left side was much hotter. Is this normal? Im curious because I was caught up in some seaweed and until I got it...
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    Help with finding a Telescoping ladder that fits

    Hi folks, maybe there is someone that has done the research but I am looking to replace a single step windline ladder on my glastron with a 3 or 4 step telescoping one. One hitch is that it has to fit my existing mounts. So I am looking for one with an inside dimension between the two top rails...
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    Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

    While I was pulling my boat out of the water someone mentioned I was missing an anode on the flat portion of the outdrive (right above where the prop spins). There is a round aluminum disc about 3" dia. with a threaded hole in the center. He said that the anode screwes into this. There is a...
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    BUNK BOARD HARDWARE...galvanized vs SS

    I am replacing my bunk boards and trying to decide on whether to use 1.5"x5/16 stainless steel carriage bolts or galvanized ones. The cost difference in 48 bolts is like 3 times plus the nuts and washers. I only go to the lakes and never near any saltwater. Should I spend the extra money or go...
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    Need new battery for boat...are marine batteries required??

    I need to replace the starting battery in my boat, 4.3L I/O Mercruiser. It has two posts for each pos/neg for the bat cable and aux wires. Are there specific maring type batteries I need to buy or will an automotive battery with two posts each work as well? Can I get one of these at walmart or...
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    Need expalanation on carpeting new bunk boards

    This is my first time doing this so I need explicit instructions on how to recarpet my bunk boards. What type staples do I need and will a staple gun work or do I need some type of nail? Is there something I need to do to the boards before hand, any prep work? How about folding the ends? What is...
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    Replacing trailer bunk boards

    I have an eagle trailer, single axle for the glastron 19' boat and notice the bunk boards are getting very soft in places. I tariler the boat every where I go so my problem is how can I replace the boards? There are four of them and the lag screws are very rusted and some are coming out. Are the...
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    Selling boat items on this forum??????

    Hi, can we sell used items somewhere on this forum? Thanks paul
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    Help...my steering is backwards???

    I put in a new teleflex rack cable SSC15415 and now when I turn the wheel right the boat goes left and when I turn the boat left it goes right. What did I do wrong? Does it have anything to do with the helm pinion position when you bolt on the rack? What if I turn the helm 180 deg, will that...
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    Is the Teleflex "EXTREME" back mount rack steering cable worth the extra money?

    Is the Teleflex "EXTREME" back mount rack steering cable worth the extra money? I'm going to either replace the rack steering cable or the tilt mechanism to aleviate the unwanted play in the steering wheel. I'm considering the extreme cable SSC 15415 instead of the std SSC13415. Does anyone...
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    Need to find detailed instructions for replacing rack/pinion w/tilt wheel on glastron

    Hi folks, I have 2003 glastron sx195 w/mercruiser i/o. I am replacing the Teleflex rack/pinion steering with a new one. I got the wheel off and at this point I would like to have detailed instructions before going any further. Not sure how much of the tilt mechanism I need to disassemble before...
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    '03 ALPHA Outdrive gear lube level has dropped

    Hi folks, I just got my boat out of storage and noticed that the outdrive oil reservoir is showing a lower level than when I put the boat away. I see no external leaks anywhere so where could it be going? I noticed this even last year while I was operating the boat that it seemed like the level...
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    Any cool places to boat in WNY for a few days?

    I'm looking to take my 19' boat on a short vacation this summer. Any recommendations for a destination in and around Western NY? Or even the finger lakes? I would like to find a place that I could dock the boat for the nite (without taking it out) stay overnite 1 or 2 nites and continue on. Any...
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    Anyone towing with '05 Tacoma...mirror issue??

    I don't like the fact that the stock mirrors don't extend out far enough for me to see the back of the boat? I have to change lanes to see who is behind me. Do you have the same problem? What mirrors or what can I do to help this problem? Thanks paul
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