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    1983 SRV 225 Dashboard Fuse size question

    Hello, I have A 1983 SeaRay SRV225 Mercruiser260 I need to verify what size fuse they have on the dash Panel for each device ( Water System/Blower/cabin lights etc...) there is a toggle switch for each switch there is a fuse I have a problems that these fuses are original and seem to be...
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    Oil in water while starting

    I noticed some black oil in the water off my swim platform after I just started it up (Mercuiser 260 1983) not like sheen … it was like old looking oil that just got a cup or so spilled in the water. I had changed my oil a couple weeks ago so my engine oil its nice and golden colored only...
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    Blue Smoke and Gas Smell

    I get a little blue smoke in the exhaust when engine is cold then that goes away but I have a gas smell in the engine compartment that makes me think I will have to run the blower full time Mercuriser 260 1983 w/ Alpha One …. any feedback appreciated
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    Question on Rubber Exhaust Tubes

    I have a 1983 Mercruiser 260 I am replacing the water shutters.(3 inch) since I have to take both rubber tubes off each side and given the age of the boat ..should I be replacing those rubber tubes ? I don't see any damage or irregularities in the shape...except on the right side it appears...
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    tapping noise

    just fired up the engine 1st time for the season..there is a tapping noise seems to be coming from the left side towards the back no particular pattern to it.....seems to be more pronounced at lower rpm's did not make this noise last fall when I hauled the boat out after fogging...
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    Need to identify tube on my carburator

    Mercruiser 260 1983 4 bbl has a gold colored port that comes right out the front and there is a clear tube attached that goes down the left side of the engine it is leaking some "stuff" what is that thing ? It looks like simple IV tubing but I have a feeling this has to be "fuel compatible"
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    Repainting Alpha One sterndrive

    Re painting my AlphaOne sterndrive Got it down to bare aluminum. I see many recommendations to do etching on bare aluminum but also see "antifouling kits" These state these good for bare metal applications they have 2 components... one is paint and one is antifoulant they do not mention any...
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