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    $20.00 for a 3 min water engine flush???

    I still can't believe what a local marina here in Tarpon Springs, Florida wanted to charge me for allowing me to flush my Merc 4.3 I/O for after salt water use...$20.00!!! :eek: Yes, since I wasn't a "regular customer" and they were "not set-up" for it, HA-HA-HA, the guy at this big marina...
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    Merc 4.3 after doing oil/filter change, audible alarm beeps intermittently

    I just did an oil/filter change on my 06 Merc 4.3L V6 262CID, and was given a longer filter (Quicksilver 35-883702K), than the one installed before, (Quicksilver 35-883702Q), they said it was a superseded part. Installed new filter and used the recommended Merc 25W-40 synthetic blend oil. Now...
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    After backflushing merc 4.3 water found in spark plugs!

    After backflushing my '06 Merc 4.3L V6 262 CID Alpha1/Gen2 for impeller debris, I am having problem starting the engine, and discovered water in 2 spark plugs, specifically the middle ones (#3 & 4) on both sides. The engine is a raw water, open cooling system. If I'm not mistaken, the manifolds...
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    Unable to remove exhaust bellow

    I am trying to backflush my raw water, 2006 Merc 4.3L 262 cid engine, and looking for advice on the removal of the bellow elbows from the exhaust assembly/raisers. I've loosen up the 8 clamps holding the bellows and was able to pry and push back them back, (towards the transom), on both sides...
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    Recommended grease for trim pump wiring ends

    I will soon replace my '06 AlphaOne GenII trim pump bracket with a new SS bracket. While at it, I will sand and shine all the corroded wiring ends. Can someone recommend a good grease product for this project?
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    Hand raising sterndrive with inop trim pump

    Will I be able to free up and manually raise (and/or lower) my '06 AlphaOne GenII sterndrive by just removing the aft anchor pin from the power trim cylinders? Is there anything else I would need to do? I'm just trying to gather know-how information in case of a trim pump malfunction and boat...
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    Merc 4.3l overheating troubleshoot order

    What would the logical, typical troubleshoot order for working a overheat issue in this engine? 2006 MERC 4.3L TKS 190HP MOD: 4211025TT SERIAL: OW614342 - RAW WATER COOLING SYSTEM The engine began to overheat (on muffs) the first time it was cranked up after sitting idle for roughly a year...
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