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    Drive unit lube seepage after bellow change

    I had my alpha 1 gen 2 bellows replaced at a shop a few weeks ago. I had my boat in my driveway for a week with the trim down as I was working a starting issue off and on. I noticed lower unit lube seepage out of the forward water hole on top of the lower unit fin. Port side. The lubed seeped...
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    New exhaust bellows install

    Hello all, I had my 06 Q6 lower unit bellows replaced, upper and lower. The shop installed a new type of exhaust bellows that is only attached to the forward side and is open when lower unit is raised. It engages when lower unit is full down. Has anyone ever dealt with this type of exhaust...
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    Flooding problem after carb rebuild

    I rebuilt my 2 bbl TKS carb and on the first start attempt I had to stop. I have fuel coming out of what looks like a little slide, forward side of carb as your looking down at it with filter off. Has anyone had this issue??
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    06 Q6 Tahoe completely dead at ignition switch

    After TKS carb rebuild and reinstall my boat is completely dead! I never touched ANYTHING electrical. I have power to and thru my master power switch and horn. All else on the console is dead. I have no power at all on the ignition switch wires. If any of you have had this issue on a tahoe, you...
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    2006 Tahoe Q6 Dead at ignition switch

    Long story short. Took boat out of storage, started it up and all seemed fine. I planned on rebuilding the carb I did so. Put the carb back on and absolutely nothing happening with ignition switch.. No beep no crank nothing. Battery shows 12.4 volts. All guages are dead. The only thing working...
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    5.0 mercruiser limp back to dock at 1500 rpm

    Well my trusty 5.0 carbureted merc finally let me down. I had been trying to pin point an intermittent stumble while cruising issue and had decided it was a carburetor issue. Possibly a lean sneeze. Other than the occasional stumble she ran fine on the muffs and on the water. I decided to get...
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    intermittent burp / stumble giving me fits.

    My 06 5.0 carbureted mercruiser is giving me an intermittent split second stall every now and then. The engine doesn`t shutoff, just a split second stall with NO sound. It has the TKS and Ive replaced, plugs, distributor cap, rotor, ignition module and coil. Its running great other than this...
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    06 Tahoe Q6 wont start

    I believe my 06 Q6 fuel pump finally crapped the bed. Has anyone here had to replace one yet? Doesn`t look too tough but brands and prices are all over the place. Looking for experiences on the quality and reliability of electric fuel pumps that have been replaced. Thanks
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    06 Q6 TKS fuse and diode

    This happened to me year before last as well. My 06 Q6 with 5.0 merc has the TKS carb system. It has always worked as advertised until year before last, when the boat started surging on the lake when I would open it up and eventually shutoff. It would restart after a couple of tries and limp...
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    5.0 arcing between plug wires and outer plug

    Hello all, Took my 06 5.0 Q6 out for a run first time yesterday . She ran fine but idled a little rough when leaving the lake. Checked her out when I got home and could hear a small clicking sound when running. When I looked at the spark plugs with a mirror, I could see arcing between 3 spark...
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    Q6 Tahoe Master power switch

    For all you guys out there with Tahoes. I recently noticed when checking a different problem that with just my Master switch on and the key off, my electric fuel pump can be heard running. That doesn`t seem normal. Has anyone else noticed this?? I think of all the times I was sitting on the...
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    Fuel starvation??

    Well it finally happened. The dreaded problem on the water. First time out for the year. My 06 Q6 5.0 carbureted was out on the water yesterday and gave me some fts. Started up fine, idled thru no wake zone and warmed her up. Gave her the gradual increase she`s runing good. 500 yards later ...
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    5.0 plugs and wires

    It`been a long cold winter but its time to start thinking about the upcoming boating season. I would like to replace plugs and wires this season on my 06 5.0 carb mercruiser. What brands have you guys been using out there? Also, one of my exhaust risers has a gasket leak. Anyone replace that...
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    Q6 surge brake actuator problem

    Hello all, it,s been a while since I`ve been on the sight. Have been having a great time boating all summer with my Q6. I noticed on my last trip a larger than usual thump from my trailer tongue on starts and stops. I also noticed some fluid leakage from the brake surge actuator on my driveway...
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    Price range for custom covers Q6

    I have a Q6 and am just curious what some of you have paid for custom covers. I know the range depends on many variables. I`m just trying to get a ballpark figure. I want a snap on with the real nice cloth waterproof cloth. I store the boat outdoors. THX!!:)
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    Q5 4.3 sputtering after turning off ignition

    This question is for a friend of mine. He has a 09 Q5 with a brand new 4.3 used one whole season. We were at the lake sunday and his engine would kick and sputter for 5 to 10 seconds after shutting it off. I remember that from the old 70`s cars, but it`s been so long, I can`t remember what...
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    Bimini for Q6

    Has anyone replaced their bimini tops with an aftermarket model? I bought mine used and it didn`t come with one. I`m wondering about quality and durability.;)
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    Tahoe Questions

    Re: Tahoe Questions Hey jackpine, I`ll post a pic wed or thurs when I pick mine up from storage for a day at the lake. I have a 5 series hummingbird color GPS, and love it! Especially on the lakes I`m not familiar with. I haven`t got lost yet but sure would have without it.:)
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    3 blade vs 4 blade aluminums on Q6 5.0

    I need to order a spare prop and am toying with a 4 blade vs 3 blade solas. I`m currently running a 21 pitch 3 blade merc on my 5.0 Q6 and am thinking about going with a 19 pitch 4 blade for better hole shot and better cruising at wakeboard and ski speeds. 20 mph or so. I`m not too worried about...
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    2006 Q6 5.0 seawater pump impellar replacement.

    Has anyone changed their seawater pump impellar recently? I`m starting my 3rd season and have never changed it. The boat was purchased used with very low hours(30 or so). A friend at work destroyed his impellar on his searay this weekend and it got me to thinking about changing mine. Has anyone...
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