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    140 mercruiser i/o has no spark after storage

    Hi all, Went to start my boat yesterday on the muffs, and it wouldn't start. It's been sitting in storage all season (long story!) and was still winterized from last year. Engine turns over fine, and I have fuel, but when I checked for spark there was nothing. Didn't see any loose wires, and...
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    Anti-freeze question

    When winterizing my 3.0 Mercruiser, I've been using the pink stuff. After searching the forums, it seems that guys are saying that a corrosion inhibitor should be added to it? Does anyone know of one that is for sale commonly in the supply stores? I live in Michigan, and have a Boat U.S. nearby...
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    9.9 merc 4 stroke mounts (mercury)

    Hi all, When out the other day, I noticed that my kicker had a lot of movement that I've never really noticed before. It's in the up position out of the water, and hardly ever gets used (only down when trailering). After checking it out, it seems like there is too much give in what I'm assuming...
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    mercruiser alpha 1 question

    Hi all, Having outdrive noise, and gimbal, u joints, splines all look good (great infact). Any ideas where I should look next for the grinding noise? Boat is out of water, running with muffs. Lower unit lube is fresh and full. It's an older boat (1986) with a 140.3 Thanks
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    Alpha outdrive noise

    Hi all, I'm a new member, but a long time reader. I have a 1985 Century bowrider with a 140 Mercruiser. I used this boat regularly til I bought my Lund Tyee a couple years ago. Since then it has been sitting, though I've been starting it every so often on muffs. Anyway, I've been layed off for...
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