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  1. merlin696

    How to Diagnose Bad Exhaust Shutter

    I have an 89 Sea Ray with an Alpha One Drive. I have got a Medium Clunking/Knocking/Banking sound coming from the back of the engine, The sound does not get louder if you turn the wheel (I have also checked the Gimbal Bearing) and the engine is in alignment as well. The sound is heard at idle...
  2. merlin696

    Fuel Guage stays pegged without power, is it bad?

    Fuel Gauge stays pegged even when i shut the power off, It is on an 89 Sea Ray I/O Mercruiser Is it a shot gauge? IF the gauge is bad what would cause it to peg like that?
  3. merlin696

    Alpha shift Issues, stuck in Idle wont shift back without turning engine off

    To start with I have an 89 Sea Ray with the 4.3L Alpha One Took the boat out for the first time after winter storage and ran into a problem and after searching the forums I couldn't find anything that was similar to my issue The problem is if I put the boat into reverse it goes in just fine...
  4. merlin696

    89 Sea Ray Bowrider 200 Dashboard Parts or Upgrade

    Attached is the dash from my 89 Sea Ray, I am trying to locate a replacement pieces that holds the Switches, Fuses and Ignition, I have not had any luck finding parts anywhere, does anyone know where I may be able to find this piece as mine has split down the middle long ways and the switches...
  5. merlin696

    Merc Fuel Line from Pump to Carb

    The hard fuel line on my 89 Merc 4.3L Alpha One broke, I ordered a replacement from wholesale marine but the fittings where to large and one fitting was the wrong gender, everywhere i look has the same 2 parts which are the wrong ones, I have torn apart Service Manual 25 and 7 looking for the...
  6. merlin696

    89 Mercruiser 4.3L Gap .035 .04 .045

    I have an 89 Merc 4.3L I am replacing the coil and plugs along with cap button, basically all the ignition stuff. Anyway I bought a set of Autolite 144 spark plugs but for the life of me cannot find a consistent ruling on the gap. I put 3 in and set the gap to .045 and then stopped before...
  7. merlin696

    A Day at the Lake, Do you Foot the Bill?

    With gas prices going up along with everything else do when you hit the lake with friends as the owner do you pay for Gas, Food, Etc.? :eek: Whats the responsibility as the boat owner? What about towels? Bring your own? or have spares for those who forget? Seems like everyone wants to hit the...
  8. merlin696

    89 Sea Ray Locking Gas Cap?

    Has anyone ever heard of a locking gas cap for a boat, preferably something stock? 89 Sea Ray BowRider 200 I was privileged to have someone siphon 20 gallons of gas out of the boat the other night...
  9. merlin696

    22' Bow Rider, Boating alone, Launching alone, thoughts comments concerns

    Wasn't really sure where to post this so this seemed like a good spot. I have a 22' Sea Ray and love to get on the water, I don't need to be in it, just riding around makes me happy. Now I have read all the boating alone safety tips and pages so I really don't need to get in to that. And my...
  10. merlin696

    Alpha One Purple Wire???

    I just got my transom replaced and they did a great job, I got home started the engine up and it ran great, I noticed on the top of the engine there is a purple wire with a clip on the end like it plugs into something just laying there. I know that if it grounds out it sparks so its hot but have...
  11. merlin696

    Deck/Floor Repair on 89 Sea Ray 200 Bowrider

    on 89 Sea Ray Bowrider the deck has several soft spots and I know its rotten because I just had to replace the transom in it. My boat repair guy said he would replace the whole deck and stringers for around 1500, is it worth it to let him do it for that price than me learning to fiberglass and...
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