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    Mercruiser Stiff Throttle

    Ever since of owned this boat the throttle has been stiff when in gear, either forward or reverse. Also the seems to more friction decreasing the throttle compare to increasing. This is becoming more of an issue due to using the boat for tubing, etc. Hard to change speeds smoothly. It goes...
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    Testing Mechanical fuel pump

    Got a really late start on the season and I'm just firing up the old boat. Seem to be having issues with the fuel delivery. It's a old mechanical pump, On a 1991 4.3 liter MerCruiser. At this time I do not have the ability to check the outlet pressure of the unit. I ended up removing the inlet...
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    Forgot power coolant hose

    Title error...Forgot power steering coolant hose So I performed my first winterizing on my 4.3L and I forgot my manual at home and was going off memory, regarding the hoses to remove. I got home tonight and realized I forgot to remove the coolant line from the power. Tonight will be the...
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    Boat insurance questions

    So I had a mishap with a submerged log and my outdrive back in August:facepalm:. Long story short (first time owner running a lake I wasn?t familiar with) I decided to do a claim on the outdrive. I also decided to have the work done at the dealer since they worked up the estimate. Insurance...
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    Adding fuel water separating filter kit

    I?m seriously consider adding a fuel water separating kit to my 1991 Glasstream with the 4.3L engine (Carter diaphragm pump). Couple of things first: I?m assuming the carter pump will allow for this type filter on the inlet without causing too high of vacuum. I?m thinking this should be...
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    Run time on oil change

    Long story short, the used BR I picked up didn?t reach WOT. So following the sticky?s I did a base line tune-up, compression test, replace all filters, oil, lube and pressure tested the outdrive. She runs great! My question is since this service I have ran about 2 hrs of cruise time and...
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    Distributor Sensor Rust

    Let me start by stating this is my first tune-up on a marine engine. I'm doing a tune-up on my 91 4.3 mercruiser. Should I be concerned about the rust on the sensor pickup? The solder connections seem to be good. Thanks!
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    Correct Mercruiser engine manual

    Let me start by saying this forum is great and I'm new to boating. I have owned my boat for six weeks now. My question, is the Manual #7 the correct for the following: 1991 Glasstream 180 SE 4.3L mercruiser, serial #OD516564. I'm thinking its right but received a "operation and maintenance...
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    Winterizer

    Thoughts and opinions on this product? EDIT Product removed
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