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    Intermittent Start Issue

    Was getting my 1992 4.3LX mercruiser ready for summer and start having an intermittent starting issue. When I turn the key I get 1 click and nothing. It will eventually start, but not a lingering issue I want. Throttle is in neutral, I rechecked all connections at battery and starter and the...
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    Replacement Oil Filters

    Everywhere seems to be out of stock of 35-883702Q oil filter. Does anyone if an automotive would work for the fall oil change and wintereization? I can replace later or in the spring, so just need a temporary fix. I guess I could just leave the existing one on also, I don't think it would hurt...
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    Engine Temp

    Replaced my impeller last year, and when running on muffs water comes out or the side holes of the housing and its warm. In water I can feel warm water coming out as well. At idle engine seems like it's over heating, when running above 2k temp drops to 150-160. Engine is a 92 4.3LX. Could...
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    Bunk lag bolts

    Are galvanized lag bolts okay to use for trailer bunks? Was going to use stainless steel, but can only find 1" or 1 1/2" and was looking for 1 1/4". 1" feels too short. Thoughts from the experienced captains. TIA
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    End of Season Maintenance

    I was only able to get my boat in the water 3 times this season, booooooo, 4.3lx engine and alpha one Gen2 drive. With that little water time, could I get away with out change engine and drive oil before winterizing the engine?
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    Startting issues

    92 4.3LX takes forever to start after sitting. After sitting I can see the carb spraying fuel so I feels like it's getting fuel. I normally give the throttle 3 full pumps, leave at 1/4 throttle and try to turn over. Is 3 pumps too much am I flooding it from the beginning? Any help or insight...
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    Bunk Bolts

    I have a 92 single axel eagle trailer. Anyone have any idea what size bolts hold the bunk to the frame? What type of bolt, galvanized for Stainless? TIA
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    Water pump

    Manual says to add perfect seal to small hole gasket. Both sides, side with the face plate or side that contact lower unit? Thanks in advance
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    Water Pump rebuild kit

    Happy Spring and start-up season. Quick question, I need to service the impeller on my alpha one Gen 2 / SEI 116 drive. I was looking at kit 47-8M0100526. When I look at the parts it appears to have 2-3 large hole gaskets. However when I look at the service manual and parts diagrams it...
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    Engine temp question

    I got into some shallow water in the lake today and was stirring a lot of junk up. Keeping an eye on engine temp, anything else I should look out for also? Also running a 92 4.3LX, manual says a 143 thermostat, at idle engine warms up to 170, then holds once I start idling or get on plan temp...
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    Power Washing

    I have a 92 Searay BR...can you power was the hull?
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    Spark Plugs

    I have what I have assumed is a 92 4.3LX mercruiser V6. Serial # shows D828755 or might be D626755 (I'll try to attach a pic). I have been using service manual 7 which says it covers serial number B775130 -F000000. The service manual lists Champion RV15YC4, but other sources for the same...
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    Shift Cable & Cold Starts

    3 quick questions on seperate issues. 1. Had a fuel/water seperstor filter installed over the winter. Marine shop left the old filter and said they can't alter a USCG approved fuel system. Boat takes for ever to start after it sits for the week. After it starts it starts perfectly the rest...
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    Used Boats

    Thinking ahead to my next boat in the next 1-2 years and was wondering thoughts a out buying a used boat from a coastal area that has primarily been in Salt water. I know it all comes down to maintenance, but living in Indiana options are limited locally so have started expanding range. Just...
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    RPM Gauge

    Noticed my RPM gauge seems to be acting a little wonky. Two weekends ago read 5000 RPMs but throttle was 25%, then poof seemed to work right. This morning 3000 RPMs was crusing about 28 MPH, aligned with prop calls, 2 adults 3 kids on the boat...went to run back to the docks and 3200 RPMs was...
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    Mechanic Question

    Took my Bowrider with and SEI 116 info for bellows service. Part of the service included trim puck replacment. Per the Alpha One Gen 2 service Manaual max extension of the trim cylinders should be 20 3/4". Check mine today as the trim gauge seemed off and the limit was at 22 3/4". Haven't...
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    Isolate House Power From Start Power

    I want to add a second battery and was going to go with the Blue Seas ACR. I have a 92 SeaRay 200BR with a Mercruiser 4.3LX Engine. Looking at my wiring diagram it appears that there is a red/purple wire from the alternator to the harness and the harness to the cockpit that provides power to...
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    Polar Air - Midwest Weather

    Quick question...was 80 on Saturday so fired up my 4.3LX for the first time. Looked a the long range forecast and some polar front has decided to park over the midwest for the next couple of days. Sunday was 72, this week temps will be high 50's to low 60's with lows at nights getting down to...
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    Favorite Mfg.

    Looking at potentially upgrading my Searay. What are solidly built boats that you would by again?
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    Engine going out of alignment

    Had bellows service done and the shop mentioned that the coupler was in pretty bad shape and that the engine was out of alignement where they couldn't get the alignment tool in. Said it took four turns to get the engine aligned. I pulled the engine in Oct '18, and when I realigned I used an...
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