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    5.0 Mercruiser Dies

    More often than not the engine dies when pulling back into neutral. Slow forward is steady but just at that crucial moment when moving into neutral the engine will die. All other engine functions are good. Not sure where to look first. 1983 Wellcraft 200 elite w/ 5.0 Merc Bill
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    !983 Wellcraft Ignition Switch

    Need to replace my ignition switch and having trouble sourcing the right switch. Would it be matched to the boat or to the engine / outdrive assembly? 1983 Wellcraft 200 Elite with a 5.0 Mercruiser Thanks! Bill
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    Engine Alignment

    Having trouble aligning my engine. Alignment tool goes into the engine coupler about an inch. Removed engine and same condition. I feel a ridge or line inside the coupler at about the same depth perpendicular to the splines. I did not have any trouble removing the stern drive. I have never done...
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    1983 Mercruiser Sterndrive Trim Tilt Issue

    My trim system does not hold pressure. Sterndrive will drop about 2 inches overnight and doesn't hold position when underway. I understand it could be the pump check valve or cylinder seals. Not sure where to start. No external loss of fluid. Thank you, Bill
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    1983 Mercruiser Sterndrive

    Removed my stern drive to replace the water pump. Should there be a gasket or seal between the upper and lower unit?
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    1983 Wellcraft

    I am looking at a 1983 21 ft. Wellcraft bow rider with a 260 HP engine, Merc outdrive. Have not seen the boat yet in person, probably this weekend. Not finding much info about it but I do have a photo of the title. Suggestions on where to get info and any general comments about older Wellcrafts...
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