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    Starting procedure advice req please

    1992 5.7 Mercruiser thunderbolt 1V ignition Rochester 4 barrel carburetor. Replaced within the last week.................. Spark plugs Ignition leads Distributor cap Rotor arm Factory reconditioned Rochester carburetor fitted also. Hi All, She starts from cold with no problems after giving one...
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    Sloppy gearshift question?(Bayliner 2556)

    Hi All, Having just bought my first Bayliner(owned many smaller boats previous)I'm experiencing difficulty in finding a positive neural position on the gear shift control!? Being more used to a single control lever on my previous crafts I would like to know if it is possible to adjust these...
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    Timing setting problem 5.7 help appreciated

    Hi All I have just purchased a Bayliner 2556 1992 fitted with a Mercruiser 5.7 that has the thunderbolt 1V ignition system. Poor starting issues after putting the boat on its wet berth prompted me to change the following today Plugs Ignition leads Distributor cap Rotor arm I also set the...
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    e-tec repower,twin50's or single 90 or 115?

    My boat is an 18 foot grp fisher(cathedral hull) with its current outboard a 90hp 1998 Evinrude ficht mounted on quite a wide grp outboard pod attached to the transome.(hull rated 120hp maximum)<br /><br />I intend on an upgrade some time in the very near future and so far I'm very impressed...
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    Furuno t/ducer compatibility?UPDATE DESPERATE?

    Hi All<br /><br />My second hand fishing boat just purchased has a Humminbird cheap and basisc fishfinder fitted,ok for a backup but I'm used to a more detailed sounder.........<br /><br />My hull however has a Furuno through hull transducer fitted with a fairng cover to reduce drag,this has...
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    Ficht 90 quick question?

    Hi All,<br /><br />Just launched my boat for this season and its on its wet berth........<br /><br />When i fully tilt up my engine yr2000 out of the water at its berth on returning the next day i notice i have a few drips of 2stroke oil staining in my transome well this is coming out of the...
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    Worried?

    Hi <br /><br />Took delivery of my new fishing boat yesterday complete with a year 2000 90v4 Evinrude Ficht<br />very happy!<br /><br />But I have just discovered that the previous owner has been using a non famous brand cheapo two stroke oil,i have managed to find out that the origininal owner...
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    90 Evinrude ficht consumption?

    Hi All,<br /><br />Well having just sold my 21ft fisher with a 3ltr mercruiser inboard,i have come across to join you in this forum as i have just purchased a 18ft cabin fisher(grp)fitted with a yr 2002 90hp ficht.<br /><br />Therefore could anyone advise on what sort of fuel consumption i can...
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    Saltwater freezing?

    Hi,<br /><br />I live in Wales UK and keep my 21ft fisher with its 3ltr mercruiser and alpha drive on its wet berth at the local seawater marina<br /><br />We rarely get temps below -5deg and i run the engine up to normal operating temp at least once a week during the winter months<br /><br...
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    Throttle hesitation adjustment?

    YR 2000 3LTR MERCRUISER ALPHA DRIVE<br /><br />Hi,<br /><br />Can anybody please explain what and how to adjust what i think must be the accelerator pump,I am getting a very noticable hesitation/bogging when opening the throttle from stop,once opening a little further all seems fine and runs...
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    Mercruiser repower to diesel advice req!

    Hi,<br />I have been offered a 120hp mercruiser 1.7 diesel engine at an attractive price!<br /><br />My 21 ft cabin fisher currently has a 3.0ltr 135hp mercruiser yr 2000 fitted with an alpha drive.............<br /><br />Therefore could anyone please advise me on the following questions....<br...
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    Transducer help please?

    Hi from Wales UK,<br />I have just purchased a Si Tex CVS 106L fishfinder for my boat,it was supplied with a bronze through hull style transducer,however not wanting to drill my hull (single skinned grp)can anyone see why i cannot mount it inside the hull to shoot through?<br />I realise it...
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    Sacrificial anodes?

    Hi Gents,<br /><br />Merc 3ltr yr 2000 Alpha drive........<br /><br />I have ordered a complete set of anodes for my outdrive as I noticed the trim cylinder anodes looked a little worse for wear!<br /><br />PROBLEM!.my boat is kept on its wet berth (SEA) at the moment and will not be out of the...
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    Drain thingy!!??

    Hi Chaps (me again!)<br /><br />I notice a pull type lever along side the port side of my 2000 3ltr mercruiser for draining ! ?<br /><br />I keep the boat on its berth in a saltwater marina,should I be doing something to drain something after every use?<br /><br />Have purchased a manual but...
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    Slight hesitation ! ? 3.0ltr merc

    Hi Again from the UK,<br /><br />I have just returned from a short fishing trip in my pride and joy............Rio 600 fisher,<br /><br />Running a Yr 2000 3ltr mercruiser 135hp alpha drive.<br /><br />All seems really good exept a simmilar prob to many threads I have read so far on this...
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    3.0ltr Batteries?

    Hi Again,<br /> :confused: <br />Could anybody please let me know what size batteries i should be using?<br /><br />It is a yr 2000 model 135hp mercruiser alpha drive.<br /><br />Electrics on board are gps,sounder,vhf,and nav lights etc<br /><br />Boat is set up with twin batteries and as i...
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    New to inboards?advice req!

    Hi Guys<br />Rob here from Wales UK,<br />Whilst not new to boating I am very new to inboards!<br />I have just purchased a 21ft cabin fishing boat made from grp,weight is approx 2800 lbs,has a med vee planing hull,and is fitted with a 135hp 3LTR mercruiser with an alpha leg..........<br />I use...
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