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    Rumbling Noise from Outdrive

    Hi all! I have a 1988 dynasty Apollo with a merc 4.3 4bbl and alpha one Outdrive. Let me start by saying I was negligent and did not change the lower unit oil last fall. This spring I did, and it was a milky color. It's since been changed. Took the boat to the lake today, and it ran ok while...
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    Mercruiser 4.3L 4 Barrel Bad fuel pump?

    I'm back! So a month or so ago, I posted about my Merc 4.3 4barrel acting up. I decided not to try and resurrect that thread. My 4.3 ran fine when I winterized it last year. This year, not so much. It starts in the driveway and idles great...upon getting it on the water, I hammer it and get up...
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    1988 Mercruiser 4.3L 4BBL Bogging and Sputtering over 3K

    Hi all! I have searched the forums and got some good tips on this; my situation is slightly different so I wanted to post. I have a 1988 Dynasty Apollo with a 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha I with a 4 BBL Carb. I bought the boat last summer and had it tuned up and it ran great all summer long with a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3l 4bbl - dead starter?

    Hi all! I recently bought a 1988 dynasty Apollo with a mercruiser 4.3l 4bbl I/o. Part of the deal was that he will pay a shop to go over it and make sure it's ready to go. The motor and out drive were rebuilt in 2010, but the boat has been barn stored since. The shop can't get it in for a...
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    General Performance Enhancements for Marinized Ford 302?

    Hi all, I have a 1990 Sunbird Corsica 19.5' with a marinized Ford 302. Just looking for some general performance enhancements. I know on cars you can install cold air intakes, etc. I have a 17" prop with a hydrofoil installed. I do a lot of skier/tube pulling. Not really looking for top...
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    OMC 5.0L Cobra Stalling At Speed

    Hi all, I have a 1990 Sunbird Corsica 19.5' with an OMC 5.0L Cobra, with Cobra outdrive. This engine has been running great; sounds good at home, idles well, sounds good at speed. Just had timing/carb adjusted at local shop. Runs sweet. However, yesterday on the lake, problems arose. When...
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    How to install Thru Hull Exhaust on OMC 5.0L Cobra

    Hi all, I have seen posts before regarding how to install a thru hull exhaust on a V-6, but it wasnt received well. So I am asking myself...I havent found many posts about it, and when I do, its for a V-6...any help would be great! I have a 1990 Sunbird with a 1990 OMC 5.0L (Ford 302, I...
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    Slight Prop 'wobble'....normal?

    I own a 1988 Bayliner Capri with a 1993 Evinrude SPL 88 outboard. I had the boat out this weekend skiing and tubing, and it worked awesome. The tranny engaged perfectly, and it pulled perfectly, no problems. When I got home, I gave my boat the once/twice over. I noticed that, when I grab the...
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    1993 Evinrude 88 HP Outboard Prop Pitch?

    I have a 1993 Bayliner Capri 17'6" bowrider with a 1993 Evinrude 88 HP outboard engine. I also have a hydrofoil on the motor (It really helps out of the hole). My question: What pitch prop should I be using? The boat really moves well the way it is, but I'm looking to get every performance...
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    Ski pulling...cleats or eyelets?

    I have a 1993 Bayliner Capri 17'5" with an outboard 88 HP 2 stroke Evinrude. The boat moves fine, has plenty of power. When pulling a skier or tube, should I use the aft cleats on the top of the transom, or use the two eyelets on the back? I have a Y ski harness with buoys on it, so I'm set...
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