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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    Can anyone identify these fender clips and where to get them? I need a couple more for another boat that has these style brackets installed, and would like to have a spare or two on hand. Thanks.
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    Quadrajet floods after turned off...

    Quadrajet for '89 Merc 350/260HP. After turning engine off it doesn't want to start nicely. I can watch fuel slowly seep out of the boosters after turning off, wetting the butterflies. This is getting annoying because I have to go WOT to start every time. I have rebuilt the carb with new needle...
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    Loading boat on trailer with strong wind/current... Tips?

    I have a 21' I/O shallow V and a bunk trailer. My normal loading procedure on the river I usually boat on is to approach trailer at or just off idle and once boat hit bunks and centers I blip throttle to slide up trailer a bit. I then either have whoever is with me hand me the winch cable or if...
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    Alpha One shift shaft drops low, won't stay engaged...

    I have an '89 Marlin Cobra with Alpha One drive. I swapped a new engine in and when I put the drive back on the shift shaft in the gimbal was knocked out of alignment. I removed the gimbal and got the shaft arm in the slot on the shift cable. The shaft/dog leg off the drive now drops down maybe...
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    Mercruiser SBC overheating... Ideas?

    Originally boat was an '89 Mercruiser Chev 350/Alpha 1. Blew motor and picked up a low miles 305 to get my by for a season or two. Swapped my marine parts over to it, water pump, manifolds, distributor, brass plugs, etc. Engine ran great in the car ('87 Firebird), good power, no overheating...
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    Milky oil everywhere... Thoughts?

    I have an '89 Mercruiser 260 HP 350 in my boat. Took it out for first time this summer on Saturday, ran around for about 3 hours and the boat ran great. Good power, temp stayed between 140-150, oil pressure good at 40-50 PSI. After pulling it out Just serviced outdrive last week, new bellows...
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    Replace Alpha One shift cable?

    I'm doing ym bellows and shift cable on my '89 Alpha One. I can't get the old shift cable nut loose. I've been hitting it from both sides with MAPP gas and PB Blaster for a while and it won't budge. When I put the socket on it feels like it's gonna strip the head on the nut/fitting. Anyone have...
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    Alpha One Gimbal housing bolts?

    Going over my boat (new to me, only had it out a few times at end of last season). Found my two lower gimbal housing bolts, the ones with the zincs threaded on the end, looked quite corroded,. Long story short I snapped it off at the head (PO didn't replace zincs as they disappeared). Looking...
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    Alpha one gen 1 or 2? Serial number location?

    I have an '89 Marlin Cobra with Mercruise 260 HP and Alpha One drive. Before the season starts I need to replace my lower shift cable, water pump impeller and all bellows. Looking online at parts I see some kits with all the bellows parts but most are for Gen II drives, others say for particular...
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    Considering a live aboard... Thoughts?

    I'm considering getting a live aboard. I think it would be a fun experience for a few years. I'm thinking mainly Chris Craft. They are beautiful boats and it seems like you can get a lot of boat for your money. Also a plus is the 427 engines, as I'm a Ford man. I've seen some 35' and 36' boats...
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    Maine, Sebago Lake/Long Lake?

    Hi folks I'm from NJ but my grandparents have a summer place on Thompson Lake in Maine. I'm up there for a week or two every summer. I've read a few things about Long Lake and Sebago and have always thought it would be fun to go over and explore those lakes since I found out a lock connects the...
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    Mercruiser 260 HP 350, octane requirement?

    What octane does a 1989 Mercruiser 260 HP 350 Chevy require? I've run 93 in it the few times I've taken this boat out just to be safe, as it doesnt' say on any of the tags on the engine the octane requirement.
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    Quadrajet issues... Help?

    I have an '89 Marlin Cobra 21' with a 350 Chevy Mercruiser and Alpha One. The boat is new to me and not seeming to be running quite 100%. I sprayed the air bleeds and carb in general with carbcleaner and readjusted the idle. Much better. It had the throttle plates opened so far the idle screws...
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    ips for loading on a bunk trailer?

    Does anyone have some tips to loading on a bunk trailer? I'm new to trailer boating. I've been boating for years but only occasionally had to pull boats out of the water. In any event I have a 21' boat with a shallow V and a bunk trailer. I generally do not like powerloading, I prefer to either...
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    Alpha One reverse/shift problems...

    I recently got an '89 Marlin with a 260 HP Mercruiser small block Chevy and Alpha One outdrive. Before I got it I tested it on the water with the dude I got it from and whenever I would put it in reverse it would chatter/grind for a second then pop into gear. He said it was normal, I highly...
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    Anyone tow with a lifted truck?

    Just wondering if anyone has towed with a lifted truck with oversize tires. I've towed max of 5500 lbs before, but always with a short truck (Bronco, shortbed Ford). Now I have an '86 F-250 Supercab with 4" suspension lift and 38.5"x15" tires and I'm worried things may get interesting. Truck...
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    '71 Gypsy 17, rotted out and replacing...

    My buddy and I picked up a Gypsy17 with a 100 HP '71 Johnson for free. Sat outside uncovered for a few years so it's rotted badly. We ripped out the whole floor and interior and are down to the beams/stringers. Gonna be replacing all that soon. Any tips or advice to doing this?<br /><br />Pics...
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    Needs parts for '71 100 HP Johnson...

    Checked online at some places for parts for a '71 Johnson 100 HP motor (100ESL71C) and so far of waht I need I can only find an impeller, carb rebuild kits, points, and spark plug wires.<br /><br />I also need a distributor cap and rotor and thermostat, and likely some other misc parts I can't...
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    Johnson 100 HP overheat...

    Today I got my '71 Johnson 100 HP (100ESL71C) motor running. Cleaned and re-gapped points, cleaned rotor and cap and did some misc other stuff. Engine fired up and idled well, though a little smokey (has not run in at least 2 years).<br /><br />I was running it with muffs on. Ran the motor at...
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    '71 Johnson 100 HP point gap?

    What should I set the point gap to on a '71 Johnson 100 HP engine? I am waiting on my manual to get here, so I can't consult that for at least 'till next week. Thanks.
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