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    Will this fit?

    Anyone know if this prop will fit on a A1G2? Number is 48-72500-21. And if it does fit, what do I need (hub kit, adapter, etc.) to make it fit? Thanks!
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    Question about tow rope

    Ok folks, got a question about my tow rope (for my tube). It's one of those red/yellow ropes, about 50-60 feet long, with built-in loops on both ends. But on one end, the rope is much thicker/heavier for about last 4-5 feet. Where does this heavier, thicker end attach? At the tube, or at the ski...
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    Cooling system question

    Does the thermostat housing on the 4.3 Mercruiser have a "T" fitting that loops off to the risers? Mine seems to be blocked off, which I "think" means that no water can get to the risers until the thermostat opens up? Is this correct? Thanks!
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    Merc/Volvo interchangeability

    Looking to replace the 4.3 Merc that was in my boat. I've come across a 4.3 Volvo at a good price. Would this be a problem? I still have the A1G2 outdrive... Thanks!
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    Symptom: when the drive is tucked all the way in (down), there's an odd noise, almost a grinding noise. The noise lets up once the drive is trimmed out some. Would this be the gimbal bearing going/gone bad? And if it needs to be replaced, go ahead and do the bellows while in there? What should...
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    Yep, it's that time! :-(

    So normally, when winterizing my Merc 4.3, I simply put fuel stabilizer in the tank, pull the 5 blue plugs, make sure they drain properly, and that's it. (It doesn't get too awful cold here in Georgia for very long). But since I have a newly remanufactured engine, I figured I'd throw in a few...
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    Yep, another prop question!

    Just curious what prop y'all would think I'd need. I have a 19'6" bowrider, 2830 lbs, 4.3 Mercruiser with 4bbl. Currently have a Nemesis 14x17x4 (8M0055534) on it. Any idea what kind of performance I should get from this setup? (It might be a while before I can get out on the water and do any...
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    Garboard

    Anyone know if the oil drain hose will work if your boat has one of those oval garboards with the "attached" plug? My previous boat had the standard 3-hole garboard, and the oil drain hose would fit through easily. Just glancing at it, it looks to me that hose won't be able to come through...
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    Stern light

    My newly acquired boat doesn't have a stern light pole, so I bought one on the advice of a salesman. Now, the base has 3 prongs, and my new light pole has 3 holes, but it looks like only 2 are "active" (any metal showing within the holes). The salesman assured me it should work...but it's not...
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    Changing props

    Question: is it possible/feasible to change props on an Alpha 1 Gen2 while in the water? Got a few props I wanna try, and was wondering if I could back the boat up to the shore and change the props that way, or will I need to get it up on the trailer each time? Thanks!
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    Oil filter relocation kit

    Ok, so I want to install a remote filter kit on my Mercruiser 4.3...my question is: why are there such huge discrepancies in the prices? Some are less than $50 (Summit Racing, for instance), while others are nudging $400! What gives? What do y'all recommend? Thanks!
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    Need advice

    Ok, looking for advice (and want to vent!)... I ordered a reman engine for my 1999 Bryant from Promar the first week of June. We couldn't see the casting number, so I wound up ordering their "CH262M-04" unit - "1996-2000, 4.3liter standard rotation, 6 bolt t/c no crank sensor, 8 bolt intake...
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    Severe backfire

    Question: what would be the cause if, after installing a new carb, on first crank it backfires so badly that it blows the intake gaskets? Thanks!
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    Standard vs metric

    Ok, so I ordered a remanufactured engine from Promar a while back (4.3 Mercruiser, carb). We couldn't give them a casting # off the block, so we told them 8 bolt intake, no crank-sensor... Well, my mechanic tells me today that the new engine is all "standard", while my old engine (cracked head...
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    Bimini base

    Ok, this thingy is where my back post goes when the bimini top is deployed - just slides in here. But it just doesn't look right to me...what is it supposed to look like? Thanks!
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    Reputable engine source?

    So where do y'all recommend to purchase a remanufactured engine? I need a new engine (4.3 Mercruiser). I've heard of Promar and Jasper...any others with good reputations? Thanks!
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    4.3 Chevy

    Hypothetically, if I were looking to replace my 4.3 Mercruiser (1999) with a used 4.3 Chevy engine, any tips on what to search for? Particular years to avoid, etc.? I may have a cracked block, cracked head, or hopefully, just a blown head gasket. Thanks!
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    Using inverter on board

    Anyone know about inverters? Here's the situation: we're going to be in a Christmas boat parade in a couple of weeks in our little 18' bowrider. I was told by one past participant that he uses a 750 watt inverter on his boat and lights up thousands of LEDs on his boat during the parade. That...
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    Manifold/riser kit

    So a local mechanic is telling me I need a new manifolds and risers kit for my 1999 Merc 4.3 (2bbl). He says mine have the infamous "foghorn" style which Mercruiser used for only 4 years, due to problems from bad design? How much should I be looking at to replace basically my entire exhaust...
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    Flooding...

    Ok, I did an incredibly stupid thing today - forgot to put the drain plug in! Drove the boat about 6 or 7 miles to a restaurant on the lake...stayed in said restaurant about an hour or so...came out to see my boat had ankle-deep water in the floor. That's when I realized that I had forgotten to...
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