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    Flybridge gasket

    I'm working on a 1979 silverton 31 convertable and had to remove the bridge for transport. I'd like to replace the gasket that goes between the bridge and the roof of the boat, does anyone know where to get a replacement? It looks to be "U" shaped plastic, maybe you buy this on a roll or by the...
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    do i need a bigger motor?

    I have a 1990 27ft bayliner with a single 5.7......i just got this boat and it seems like the motor is just barely enough for this boat...winter is coming and i have the oportunity to rebuild this motor and do some upgrades or go the big block route? has anyone done this?
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    Carb questions

    I have 1990 5.7 with a quadrajet that needs to be replaced......should I take this opportunity to replace with something different, if yes, what? if quadrajet is the best option, where is the most reputable place to get one?
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    Help with stalling

    So, I have a 1990 5.7 and its stalling....seems like it stalls when i put it into gear then it can stall when i go into neutral....I'm guessing it could be the neutral switch but I dont knao anything about them. Is there an adjustment, is there a way to test them?
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    How to align shifter

    So, I split my alpha 1 gen 1 housing and replaced the impeller. I'm ready to put the case halves back together but am wondering how do align the shifter on the upper with the splines on the lower? a friend told me I had to spine the splined shaft clockwise to put it in forward and spin the prop...
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    Where to find water inlet tube

    Hi all.....I have a 1990 alpha 1 gen 1 and while replacing bellows I noticed the plastic water inlet tube that is at the top of the gimbal has a kink and should be replaced....problem is I cant find one, not sure if the part has many different names or?...any help would be great, also is it a...
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    Fuel tank pickup

    Hi all........ I have a 1990 bayliner with an aluminum tank and the pick up that the fuel line goes to is broke....... Where in the world can I get one? I see them online but is a generic one ok? Do you cut to length? Any info is appreciated
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    Transom bolts

    Hi all...I have a 1990 bayliner with an alpha 1 gen 1......the lower 2 transom bolts are causing some confusion to me. they have black plastic caps on the outside and from the research I've been doing it seems as though they "should" have 2 aluminum anode caps. I dont trust anything the previous...
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    wire turned black

    Hello all, I went to wire a new bilge blower tonight and when i stripped back some wire the copper wire has turned black, I assume its from corrosion so i cut some wire off, about a foot, and stripped back the sheathing and again the wire had mostly turned black....at this point I'm curious if I...
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    5.7 thermostat confusion

    Hi all.......I have a 1990 bayliner 2651 with a mercruiser 5.7. the thermostat housing has the check balls in it, it's all corroded and needs to be replaced but i'm reading that this design has been replaced because of design flaws but there are so many different ones i find on the net that I'm...
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    How to clean gas tank

    Hello all...I just bought a bayliner cierra 2651 and its been sitting for 2 years....I feel i should clean the fuel tank but aside from removing the tank, dumping, adding more gas, swishing around and dumping again.....There must be a better way, maybe even one that doesnt require removing the...
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    Vibration

    Hi, so i have a '89 fourwinns sundowner 215 with a 5.7 merc and a Cobra outdrive...just got this boat and only had it out 3 times last year. I put it in the slip last week and took it for a ride today and it has a vibration when in gear, in idle its smooth but in gear and accelerating it had a...
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    Battery help

    So, I have an '89 22' cuddy cabin with a 5.7lt......i want to add a second battery for accesories but am unsure of the size i should get...i have just a radio, air pump for the tube and at light or two if i use it at night....so what i was thinking of just getting the same size as what i have...
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    Can this swap be done?

    Hi all.....I currently have an '89 four winns 21ft with a 5.7lt.....i like it but would like to larger, just found a 26ft bayliner on craigs list cheap..but it has no motor or outdrive. Can i swap engne and outdrive relatively easily?
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    Need help with dash Graphics

    Hi all.....I have an '89 four winns sundowner and the ink graphics printed on the dash are mostly worn off. Any ideas of how to restore? can the panels be purchased new? it looks like silver ink on black plastic. Any help would be appriciated
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