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    5.7 mercruiser alarm warning panel wiring

    I have a 1998 mercruiser 5.7 with carb. Last couple of years my alarm has been going off at different times. Sometimes while idling and sometimes when on plane. I want to add some led lights on my dash with each one of the alarm senders so I can see which sender is alarming. Does anybody have an...
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    1998 5.7 merc temp issue. Please Help!

    OK im narrowing down my overheating problem. I have a 1998 Mercruiser 5.7 serial OL029850 with a new SEI 116 outdrive with new impeller. Last weekend my gauge was showing about 190 degrees. Its a new to me boat so i didn't really know what to expect on the temperature. Today i got me a infrared...
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    Another Temperature issue

    I have a 1998 5.7 mercruiser. I got the boat a few months ago and got it on the water and has been running a little hot. I installed a new SEI 116 outdrive so i know the impeller is brand new. It was running a little over 180 degrees so i decided to change the thermostat since i didnt know when...
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    Drain plug question

    I have a 1998 VIP 2102 Victory is it even matters. I got this boat and been fixing it up and going to take it out this weekend. The boat didnt have a hull drain plug or i cant find it somewhere in there. I attached a couple of pics. I purchased just a plug that is for pipe or something from...
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    Re-Using transom seal

    Im replacing the gimbal housing since the other one is broken. Is it possible to reuse the transom seal or is it better to get another one?? Its a Mercruiser alpha one gen 2
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    SEI SE-116 replacement unit???

    anybody ever bought a replacement unit from these guys?? http://www.mercaftermarkets.com/products/Mercruiser-ALpha-One-Gen-2-Complete-Sterndrive.html they have free shipping also!!
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    is this a gen 1 or 2 transom assembly

    what do yall think. I get confused when im looking at these. What are the differences? http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/knnj6/boats%20master/boat%20parts/inboard/mercruiser/BOATPARTS098.jpg
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    mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate assy

    Mercruiser 5.7 engine alpha one generation 2 outdrive. I aquired a new boat today. I am trying to remove the gimbal ring without having to take off the outer transom plate assembly. Can that be done without having to take the plate off. I seen a procedure here...
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    Advise on New Boat Purchase 1997 VIP (hopefully)

    Hey guys i have a question. I am looking at a 1997 VIP 2102 Victory. The boat has been in an incednet and the outdrive is the only problem with the boat. Heres a list of things that are included with the boat: ? Clear title in hand ? Mercruiser 5.7 liter engine with 250 horsepower ? Mercury...
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    Johnson qd-23a possible rebuild w/ PICS

    Last night I acquired a free 1962 Johnson qd-23a 10 hp engine and a aluminum boat which is in very good shape but the engine not so much. The engine seems to be siezed. I removed the lower part of the leg to see if it was that making it not turn but no-go, still seized. I pulled the plugs and...
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    1985 omc factory service manual

    Alright still looking for a manual. I have a 1985 omc 3.0 with the attached outdrive. Still dont know what outdrive i have but mabye yall can let me know.. I found a manual on ebay. Take a...
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    Running omc stringer drive w/o tilt motor

    I have a 1985 omc 3.0 with the 400 outdrive. My tilt motor quit and have a new one on order. Can I run the boat without the tilt motor installed. I can turn the gear thing from the inside of the boat to raise and lower the outdrive and get it on and off the trailer. Is anything going to pop out...
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    1985 omc sterndrive manual

    Hey guys i recently purchased a manual but whatever happened he canceled my transaction so i now have no manual. I'm looking again and have found what looks like maybe a 1986 factory service manual. I need a 1985 but will this work or do i need to find a 1985 manual.
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    omc impeller change

    Hey guys im trying to figure out how to change my impeller on my omc 3.0 stringer drive with an 800 outdrive i think. I attached a pic so yall can see what it looks like. I took the boat out this weekend and it ran a steady 180 degrees but ive been reading on here that 160 is the ideal temp for...
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    omc stringer outdrive oil change..please help..

    I'm trying to change to oil in my stringer outdrive but i don't have a clue where to start. Ive ordered a manual but it hasn't got here yet. Was wondering if yall could give me a little advise on how much and where to drain/fill the drive with what kind of oil. I attached a pic of the outdrive...
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    Oil questions

    I have a omc 3.0 stringer drive that i replaced some of the stringers and engine mounts. Since i had the engine out i thought i would do a little maintenance on it since it would be so easy to get to. First of all im changing the oil. How many quarts should it hold? Another question is the oil...
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    omc motor mounts rotten. Now What.

    Here are some pics of my engine mounts. My lag bolts will just slip in and out and i can stick a rod down in the bolt holes and it feels all rotted in there. I dont really know what to do. I would like to get it going for the rest of the summer and fix it right this winter but i may not have a...
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