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    Correct prop for Mercruiser 5.7L

    I just this year got my boat restored and was able to take it out during the summer. The motor is a rebuilt 5.7L, boat is a 20' capri. Alpha I Gen II 1.47:1 The hole shot is sluggish and if I go too far with the throttle its harder to keep control. More or less it will start shimmying side to...
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    Merc 5.7L Keeps Dying

    Fresh rebuilt Merc 5.7L Thunderbolt V wont stay running longer than 5 seconds or so. Tried feeding it gas through carb and still dies. New mechanical fuel pump, no gas in sight tube New fuel filter Siphon valve cleaned Fresh Gas New coil Carburetor rebuilt (Mercarb) Venturies were real dirty...
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    Converting Alternator on 5.7L Merc

    My current one has a bad stator and the guy at the shop says it is much better and less headache to convert to a one wire alternator. I didnt buy one as I was unsure of the wires on my alternator, plus he didnt have a marine one. He was saying mine externally regulated the voltage, but where is...
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    5.7L Spark and Fuel, But Wont Hit?

    Just got a newly rebuilt merc 5.7L with Thunderbolt V installed and trying to get it cranked. Going by the troubleshooting flow chart, it asks if I have 12V at Coil +, when I checked it I have voltage but its 9V at coil +. Also have 9V at the white-red wire from ignition module. I am unable to...
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    5.7L Mercruiser Starter Brace Missing?

    I have a 96 Bayliner with the 5.7L 2bbl Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II. Serial number 0F770506. When I got the boat and started tearing the motor down I found a broken bolt where the starter bolts to the block nearest the oil pan. I have read many articles and forums about these bolts breaking off...
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    surge brakes wont bleed?

    I got a new Titan Model 60 surge brake actuator. I got the air out of the master cylinder, and when I actuate the brakes its pretty firm, but no fluid comes out of the bleeder. Even if I take the bleeder out still no fluid. Lines aren't clogged, I blew air through them before I installed new...
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    Anyone own a 96-ish 20' Capri SS?

    Needing some assistance with the rear bench arrangement. Seat height, width, sun pad mounts, etc. I'll explain details better if someone replies. Im building a bench in my capri 2050 ls.
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    need to replace gimbal housing, questions

    I have found a gimbal housing to replace my broken one. It is from a 2000 model Alpha One Gen II. From looking at it, it looks fatter in its width. All else looks the same. Was wondering if anyone could say whether or not this will interchange with my 96 model? Just wanting to be sure before I...
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    help with seal carrier in lower unit

    Gremlins...they can never just leave stuff alone :p Been going through my lower unit on my alpha one gen II and the book had said that this should be replaced with the water pump seals, and of course replace the seals beneath it. Well, naturally it didn't "pop off" like the book said it should...
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    Questionable Project Mercruiser 5.7L What to do?

    I have recently purchased a fixer-upper, a 96 Bayliner Capri 2050LS 40th Anniversary Edit. After prowling for a good month for a "diamond in the rough" project looking mainly for a 87-91 model, as they seemed to be the most reasonable with the budget I had for buying a boat. I found this one...
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    1996 Bayliner 2050 LS 5.7L 40th Anniversary Restore

    Hey guys, most of you have been helping me through my purchasing process of buying a used boat and will be more familiar with what I have. Just yesterday I became an owner of a 96 Bayliner Capri 2050 LS 40th Anniversary Edition Bowrider. Thats a mouth full lol. After pulling her home and having...
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    need advice, first boat purchase '90 Maxum 21'

    I have been trolling the forums for the past several hours and this will be my first post with an inquiry about a boat I am planning on purchasing. Its definitely a fixer-upper, but comes with original trailer which is in very good condition and the exterior looks pretty decent, some light...
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