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    Will this fit?

    I have a Turning Point prop on now, with "hub kit" that has a hard rubber insert, thrust washer, castle nut, etc....
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    Will this fit?

    Anyone know if this prop will fit on a A1G2? Number is 48-72500-21. And if it does fit, what do I need (hub kit, adapter, etc.) to make it fit? Thanks!
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    Question about tow rope

    Ok folks, got a question about my tow rope (for my tube). It's one of those red/yellow ropes, about 50-60 feet long, with built-in loops on both ends. But on one end, the rope is much thicker/heavier for about last 4-5 feet. Where does this heavier, thicker end attach? At the tube, or at the ski...
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    Cooling system question

    The issue is that the mechanic currently working on my boat is a bit puzzled by the setup. And basically, I was asking if some of these 4.3 Mercs had the T fitting (that normally would go to the risers?) blocked off, such that water only circulated to the risers once the thermostat opened? If...
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    Cooling system question

    It was a long block. Had another mechanic put it together and install, so this current one isn't familiar with how it came from MM.
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    Cooling system question

    Well, it's at the mechanic's at the moment, so I can't provide that info. And he's a bit puzzled by the setup, as he's never seen this before. I just bought the remanufactured engine from Michigan Motorz last year, so I don't know how things were originally set up.
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    Cooling system question

    Does the thermostat housing on the 4.3 Mercruiser have a "T" fitting that loops off to the risers? Mine seems to be blocked off, which I "think" means that no water can get to the risers until the thermostat opens up? Is this correct? Thanks!
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    Merc/Volvo interchangeability

    Looking to replace the 4.3 Merc that was in my boat. I've come across a 4.3 Volvo at a good price. Would this be a problem? I still have the A1G2 outdrive... Thanks!
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    Mine's a Bryant, which have also been wood-free since 1995...
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    Thanks, but my boat is wood-free, so no rot in the transom. Whew!
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    Symptom: when the drive is tucked all the way in (down), there's an odd noise, almost a grinding noise. The noise lets up once the drive is trimmed out some. Would this be the gimbal bearing going/gone bad? And if it needs to be replaced, go ahead and do the bellows while in there? What should...
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    Yep, it's that time! :-(

    So normally, when winterizing my Merc 4.3, I simply put fuel stabilizer in the tank, pull the 5 blue plugs, make sure they drain properly, and that's it. (It doesn't get too awful cold here in Georgia for very long). But since I have a newly remanufactured engine, I figured I'd throw in a few...
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    Yep, another prop question!

    I have 21" 3-blade SS I'm going to try come spring...I guess I'll start dialing it in from there. The reason for the 4-blade 17" is that I often have almost a full boat, and like to pull the young-uns on a tube. And, while breakng in the new engine, I just figured it'd be better on the engine to...
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    Yep, another prop question!

    Yes, I often have a number of guests on the boat, and pulling a tube is one of the things we do. Unfortunately, I don't know of any shops in my area (NW Georgia) that loan out props for testing.
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    Stern light

    Update: pins have power, but the problem (verified by boat mechanic) is that for some reason, none of the poles we've tried (I have 2 brand-new ones) will fit all the way in to the base, so they can't quite make the connection! No obstruction either...so I may just have to replace the whole...
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    Yep, another prop question!

    Just curious what prop y'all would think I'd need. I have a 19'6" bowrider, 2830 lbs, 4.3 Mercruiser with 4bbl. Currently have a Nemesis 14x17x4 (8M0055534) on it. Any idea what kind of performance I should get from this setup? (It might be a while before I can get out on the water and do any...
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    Garboard

    Anyone know if the oil drain hose will work if your boat has one of those oval garboards with the "attached" plug? My previous boat had the standard 3-hole garboard, and the oil drain hose would fit through easily. Just glancing at it, it looks to me that hose won't be able to come through...
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    Stern light

    My newly acquired boat doesn't have a stern light pole, so I bought one on the advice of a salesman. Now, the base has 3 prongs, and my new light pole has 3 holes, but it looks like only 2 are "active" (any metal showing within the holes). The salesman assured me it should work...but it's not...
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    First time winterizing 4.3 mercruiser, alpha one.

    Ok, I'm not arguing with either you or Bt Doctor (I don't know enough to do so), but WHY is that method outlined earlier (pulling AF through the outdrive) a bad idea that leads to damaged engines? Thanks!
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    Changing props

    Question: is it possible/feasible to change props on an Alpha 1 Gen2 while in the water? Got a few props I wanna try, and was wondering if I could back the boat up to the shore and change the props that way, or will I need to get it up on the trailer each time? Thanks!
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