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    Volvo Penta tamd41p-a starting on its own

    We have a 80 Seabird with newer VP tamd41p twin diesels. Just bought boat a week ago and working on it on the hard. Today a guy in the marina said the port engine started and ran last nite until he opened the fuel filter to let air in the system and stop it. He said it happened a couple other...
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    1992 Evinrude 25hp front lower unit bolt frozen

    I am trying to remove the lower unit on my 1992 Evinrude 25hp outboard, a VE25elens model. I have the for side bolts removed and the shift nut off. The problem is the front stud seems to be frozen in the upper housing and won't let the lower unit come down. I have tried heat, beating on the...
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    Foam for flotation under seats in aluminum boat

    Any suggestions on the best foam to put under my seats in an old Sears aluminum V bow fishing boat? I am redoing the seats and it is a good time to replace it.
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    Bench seat in Sears aluminum boat

    I need to replace the plywood bench seats in my 14' Sears V bow aluminum boat. They are about 12" wide and 48"s long. I used marine plywood about 20 years ago and they are now rotten in places. I was thinking about using plastic from restroom partitions, doesn't rot, but heavy. Would like to...
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    Alpha 1 Gen one new impeller won't pump

    I have replaced several impellers successfully but this one won't pump on muffs. It seemed to at first but quit. I pulled it apart and found one vane bent the wrong way and swapped impeller and housing. Made sure it is on the key. Back flushed from the hose on my 165hp inline 6 and water...
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    Aristocraft 19 in gulf of mexico

    Just met an old mechanic and fisherman that spotted my A19 in the yard and said he bought one new here in Northport, AL at Bennett Marine and brought to Orange Beach where he often took it in the Gulf over 10 miles out fishing. He got it because of it's claim to be unsinkable. I had thought of...
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    Alpha I Gen 2 compatability with Gen I

    I just acquired on a trade for a trailer a 1995 Alpha I Gen 2 upper and lower with 600 hours by original owner. Came with a 4.3liter and 1.84 ratio. I have a 1973 165hp and know the upper will not bolt up to my bell housing. Will the lower mate to a Alpha I Gen 1 upper? Doesn't look like it...
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    cost to replace Alpha 1 drive shaft seal

    I have a 1988 Alpha 1 drive that had u joints and bellows wet with drive lube. I believe this indicates a leaking seal. From what I read this is not a job I want to try on my own. What should I expect to pay to have a shop replace this seal with me pulling the drive?
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    stripped out threads on alpha 1 cap bolt

    One of the bolts holding the top cap on the drive doesn't tighten. When I pulled all 4 yesterday to check the gears I noticed one was dry and chaulky and the other 3 were wet with lube. Upon tightening them today that one just went round and round. The bolt is still good, so the threads are...
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    Any market for used 3.7 engine parts

    I bought a boat for the drive and it has a 1988 3.7 engine that the po said did run but ran hot and they shut it off. It is complete and before I bring the boat to the dump I thought I'd ask if there is any merit in pulling parts off the engine to sell?
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    Will a 1989 Alpha 1 drive fit right in my 1973 MC 1 bell housing?

    I was just told that a newer 1989 Alpha 1 drive would not just drop in my 1973 MC 1 MC 165hp bell housing with out changing the gimbal housing also. something about the trim line and set up being different. this is different than what I thought, but I have never changed one and don't know. I...
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    what kind of boat is this?

    I tried to attach a pic of a boat for sale that the current owner just called "Rational Exuberence". Any idea what make and model it is? He says it is an 1989 with a 3.7liter Mercruiser .
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    will 1992 MC drive fit on a 1973 MC165 boat?

    There is a 1992 Caravelle with a 302cid 5.0 engine and from the picture looks like a Mercruiser drive. I looked it up and I think it is an Alpha I gen 2. Just wondering if it will bolt up to my 1973 MC 165 with maybe a driveshaft change or some minor changes. Anyone ever make this swap?
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    If upper fails what will it tear up?

    I have a MC 140 drive I have put on my MC165. the upper gears are visible pitted and rough and is noisy when running on the muffs. I don't want to tear up a good engine or coupler if this drive comes apart on the lake. If the upper tears up that is not so much of a problem as I am looking for...
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    1986 Mercruiser 165 same as 1973 MC 165 Drive?

    I have a 1973 Aristocraft 19 with a Mercruiser 165 that needs an upper drive. Mine broke some gear teeth. Will a 1986 MC 165 drive be the same and fit? I can get a 1986 Stingray ski boat with a MC 165 real cheap for parts if it will fit. It is about a 100 miles from home and I wanted to ask...
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    Upper drive gears broken

    Had a great run 15 miles up Lake Tuscaloosa and back down 2 weeks ago. Haven't been posting but enjoying the 19 all winter. Love the lake in the winter, smooth! Easy to drain water from the 165 at the engine and manifold. Granddaughter came with her Pop and others, had 6 in my 73 A19...
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    Hardtop loose on Aristocraft 19

    I guess I have been beating my 1973 Aristocraft up pulling tubes over wakes. I have loosened the hardtop on one side so it came out of the bottom and top. I had added more machine screw on the bottom but it was not enough. What can I do to reinforce the top ? Maybe a plate from the bottom up...
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    proper oil for 1999 Yamaha XL 1200 2 cycle Waverunner

    What kind of oil is approved and works in a 1998 Yamaha XL 1200 waverunner?
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    rear main seal leaking

    My 1973 Mercruiser 165hp inline 6 is leaking at the rear main. Leaks about a quart for a tank of gas (16 gal). The engine was put in in 1988 and has low hours but sat for 8 years. Any chemical solutions that work? Runs great and will continue to use till fixed, just don't drain the bilge at...
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    Best prop

    My 1973 Aristocraft with Mercruiser 165hp has a 14 1/2" prop with a 19 pitch. It has one slightly bent blade and it worn on the tips. I am debating whether to fix or replace it. I see some adjustable props for around $99, are they any good? Is four blades any better than 3? Suggestions?
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