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  1. bigmikek

    SE106 outdrive ( same as Mercruiser Alpha 1 Series 1 ) Transom Seal Kit ?

    I have discovered a leak in my bellows on the port side. A mechanic friend of mine says I need a Transom Seal Kit. I would like to order the necessary parts. This leak could be from last year and I am sure that it is the cause of some water coming into my hull. Not terrible amounts but it...
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    SE106 lower unit Alpha 1 Series 1 - can't shift into reverse after impeller fix

    I had another thread on an impeller situation recently. Got the right parts and put it together right. I was so proud of myself. I got it back on under the upper unit. I had left the shifter in forward when removed and when I got it all bolted on I went in the boat and it won't go past Neutral...
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    Need new seats for my boat pedestals - suggestions?

    I am on my 3rd set of Wise folding seats, you know ... the inexpensive ones. They hold up for a couple seasons but eventually rip and get shotty looking and they are not all that comfortable but I like the price. I am thinking of getting a pair of new seats that are a bit more comfortable in two...
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    SE 106 outdrive impeller failure - Can this cause overheating?

    My mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1 4cyl was over heating at low rpms. The water pump was making noises so I took it off and replaced it with a new one, Finding one is another story. Thinking that my overheating problem was solved proved wrong. The water pump did need replaced and the new one sounds great...
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    Trolling at low speed caused an engine lifter noise

    Re: Trolling at low speed caused an engine lifter noise This is what's in it now. Thank you! Castrol Edge with Syntec 10-40W Full Synthetic Motor Oil. Just trying to recall, this happened a half year ago. Water temp of engine was normal and lake was probably 60 -70 degrees at surface. Oil...
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    Trolling at low speed caused an engine lifter noise

    I keep meaning to post about this experience and just remembered. Last August I got out on Lake Ontario. I knew my boat (which you can see is my avatar) could idle at about 1.5 to 2.0 mph in forward on idle so down went the lines for trolling. We used a large sock or drift anchor too. This...
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    Pepto Bismol looking trim tilt fluid in resevoir

    Re: Pepto Bismol looking trim tilt fluid in resevoir I just assumed every body knew what Pepto Bismol was. OK it looks like strawberry flavored milk. The reservoir is full, I did lift and lower the outdrive unit. I think regardless of whatever causes this I will completely empty the whole...
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    Pepto Bismol looking trim tilt fluid in resevoir

    OK probably been asked here a lot of times but my white plastic fluid container has what looks like Pepto Bismol in it. Now I did try my best to replace the fluid once and I am pretty sure I used red ATF to do it. I disconnected my mesh covered hi pressure hoses on my outdrive and got as much...
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    Feeling nervous about my boat :(

    Re: Feeling nervous about my boat :( I should have mentioned in my post above that the manifolds were drained as well and I did fog and run the engine while putting the RV antifreeze in. I am lucky I don't have to pull plugs, I have a gizmo on mine that is a draining hose system.
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    Is a Lowrance Globalmap 4800M a worthwhile GPS ?

    I got a freebee Lowrance Globalmap 4800M with a antenna and it lacks a LOWRANCE 99-98 power cable. The cable must still be on the old boat it came off of. I can find one for about $40.00 and I bet that it is ready to go. Looks to be in good shape. I have two other fishfinders so I would only...
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    How do I find "Catfish Holes"?

    Re: How do I find "Catfish Holes"? I wish I could fish for blue and flatheads but we don't have any cats bigger than the channel cats up here. I agree on lanyards but they really aren't necessary in this neck of the river although I have lost a couple poles over the years and jumped in after...
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    What year is this 3.0 Mercruiser? I want a spare belt.

    Re: What year is this 3.0 Mercruiser? I want a spare belt. Here's another .... what is my serial number? Sorry so dumb about this.
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    What year is this 3.0 Mercruiser? I want a spare belt.

    Re: What year is this 3.0 Mercruiser? I want a spare belt. OK finally got a picture of my ser. number on the block. I can't make it out, I think I have superimposed the number of what I can see.
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    What year is this 3.0 Mercruiser? I want a spare belt.

    I am going on Lake Ontario, This boat has a fairly new engine although it is in a 1989 Glastron, the engine has only 90 hours on it and I bought it this way. I wonder if anyone can tell by my images what the year of this engine is. I don't know where the serial number is on it. The sticker on...
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    Mercury 150 Black Max Power Trim Problem

    Re: Mercury 150 Black Max Power Trim Problem Where the red arrow is, that is where I think there may be a bolt like in the front that is hard to get to. Also the ser number plate is shown for this Black Max XR4 150 Mercury OB.
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    Mercury 150 Black Max Power Trim Problem

    Re: Mercury 150 Black Max Power Trim Problem Not getting much help but then I realize I am not that important. I took some pictures of this part. A. How does it come off easiest way? B. Is there a bolt in the back catty corner from where you can see the bolt was removed at the base in the left...
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    Tilt trim motor Mercury Black Max XR4 150 problem

    Tilt-trim motor Mercury Black Max XR4 150 problem The seriel number of this boat looks like OB068739 maybe OD068739. Hard to read. The part number looks like ARCO marine sae 1171 tilt trim motor. The problem being that the motor is stuck down almost all the way and we think that the tilt trim...
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    SE106 prop hit the rocks and left me adrift

    Re: SE106 prop hit the rocks and left me adrift I think I am in great luck here. It appears to be a "spun prop" as the guts of the prop are crumbled. My shaft looks good except for debris left from the guts. Now, I wonder if somebody knows the fastest and cheapest way for me to buy a new one...
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    SE106 prop hit the rocks and left me adrift

    I have been on this forum before but lost my user name and password info so here I am since I know I always had gotten good help. Today I got into a shoal of rocks and boogered up my prop fairly bad but my skeg is OK. Only thing is that now I am out of gear or hopefully there is a shear pin or...
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