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    fogging cocktail for efi engine

    Looking for exact mixtures for Volvo Penta EFI motor. The great and missed Don S, said that the 5 gallon mixture was meant for Volvo dealers and a 1 gallon mixture for 5 minutes is fine for DYERS,,,, so my question is the MERC vs VOLVO mixture bulletins merc says 5 gallon gas with 64 oz 2 cycle...
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    Does this tell me that my Fuel Pump is Bad

    Got towed in last week (first time being the towee and not tower) 2008 glastron 225 GT with 5.0 GXI-J with SX-A 1.60 outdrive. Engine only has 125 hours. This is a new boat to me this season and my first EFI boat. so my boat ran fine all day on the lake and we stopped on the way back to the...
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    Update on Fuel Issues with my 5.0 GXI- J

    Got towed in last week (first time being the towee and not tower) 2008 glastron 225 GT with 5.0 GXI-J with SX-A 1.60 outdrive. Engine only has 125 hours. This is a new boat to me this season and my first EFI boat. so my boat ran fine all day on the lake and we stopped on the way back to the...
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    got towed in today...5.0 GXI-J

    Got towed in today (first time being the towee and not tower) 2008 glastron 225 GT with 5.0 GXI-J with SX-A 1.60 outdrive. Engine only has 125 hours. This is a new boat to me this season and my first EFI boat. so my boat ran fine all day on the lake and we stopped on the way back to the dock...
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    2008 Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat - Only 30 Hours

    looking to upgrade to a bigger boat and found this 2008 Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat(5.0 220 hp)...i am going to check it out in the next week or so and my big question is what concerns should I have about a boat only having 30 hours in 8 years? owner is asking 20k which seems fair i guess but, I...
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    looking for quality family ski rope

    ~~Anyone know of a quality rope out there. Plan on getting the kiddos (7 and 11 years old) skiing this year so I am looking for a good all around rope with handle...I guess ....unless someone can convince me to buy the rope and handle separate....I am the only experienced skier in the family but...
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    Dock Line Suggestions

    I have a 2002 19' bayliner 1950 classic and got a new 3 sided slip for the season...super excited compared to the end dock piece of crap I had last season. So the dock is in a marina on cheat lake in wv. Great lake and is mostly calm all season with the exception of a few heavy storms from time...
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    Prop Help on 3.0 Alpha 1

    I have a 2002 bayliner 19' 1950 capri classic bowrider - 2091 lbs with a 3.0 Mercruiser alpha 1. gear ratio 2.0. Current prop is a 14.25 x 21p aluminum (original) My tach was broken last year and I replaced it and I am getting ready to drop it in the water in a few weeks. I will report all my...
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    Epoxy for thru-hull transducer - depth finder

    I want to purchase epoxy for my thru-hull transducer. I have read that it should be a no air bubble or slow setting type epoxy so it can read accurately. I cannot find any specific epoxies that specifically state low or no air bubbles. Anyone know of a product that works best? Thanks
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    Skeg replacement vs New Lower Unit

    I have an alpha 1 gen 2 and I hit something that ripped the skeg off almost at the base. See the attached photos. I am going to call around at the local prop shops to get some pricing. Do you have to remove the gears before you weld because its so close to the housing? If thats the case am I...
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    2002 - 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 slugish throttle at times

    Re: 2002 - 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 slugish throttle at times Heres the one on my engine plus the Mallory one I am thinking I can use plus the Mercury specs. Thanks for the help So do you think that plastic tab in the carb was the main cause of my power issues?
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    Can I change my prop on the water?

    2002 Bayliner 19' 1950 Classic with 3.0 Alpha 1. I think its a 15 or 16" prop and I do not know the pitch. where is the pitch listed on the prop and can I read it from the water? at full trim the prop is almost out of the water. Can I change it on the water? not sure of the Tach reading at WOT...
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    2002 Bayliner Tach Gage not working

    2002 Bayliner w/ 3.0 Mercruiser I/O Alpha 1. Tachometer gage not working. Should I replace the gage first? Also do I have to buy it from a bayliner dealer or is there an egual product that will fit? The Teleflex gages get a pretty bad rap on the iboat reviews. Any help would be awesome
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    2002 - 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 slugish throttle at times

    Just replaced drive belt thanks to everyone here. Super simple and now have one in the glove box just in case...thanks again So I have a 2002 bayliner classic with a 2002 3.0 mercruiser with a alpha one. She starts every time and runs good most of the time on the water but about twice on the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L 4 cylinder drive/alternator belt replacement

    First of all---- I want to say thanks to everyone for all the posts!!!This site is awesome and such an amazing tool for all boat owners. New owner here and I promise to pay if forward moving on...After reading all the posts I think I know why my belt was squealing on Sunday..its loose and my...
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