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    QS oil filter cross reference

    Hi all Does anyone have a cross reference for a Qiucksilver oil filter p/n 35-802885Q, no one seems to have any in stock around here, preferably a fram p/n. Thanks in advance.
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    QS oil filter cross reference

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    Overheat at cruise only

    Hi all New problem here, at cruise RPM around 3400-3600 the temp climbs & the overheat buzzer sounds, at first i thought a blocked water intake @ the drive & reversed briefly & the temps came right down to normal. Now it does it consistently & if I back off to 1000- 1500 rpm it cools right down...
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    Ethanol & foam floats?

    Hi all Has anyone heard about the ethanol in gas causing a carbs foam float to break down & become saturated.
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    Bunk attach hardware

    Hi all sorry about the previous post (10 thumbs) I am relocating the bunks inboard on my trailer but cant seem to find the correct size brackets & u bolts any ideas on who has a good selection. the width at the trailer attach point is 4" so i need at least 5" brackets & i want u bolts so they...
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    Water pump Question

    Hello All. Can anyone tell me what the ballpark life expectancy is of the engine driven water circulating pump, & is it possible to change just the impeller.I also have slight seepage from what i assume is a witness / vent hole just behind the pulley mount. 1998 5.0 merc Alpha 1 Gen 2 raw water...
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    Exhaust tube install

    Hi all, I am replacing my exhaust bellows w/ the exhaust tube. I cant find any installation info in my merc manual? It does get attached on the transom end not the bellhousing right? Thanks.<br />1998 merc 5.0 Alpha 1 Gen 2
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    Prop ?

    Hi All, I have a 98 Renken cabin cruiser 5.0 merc 220 HP Alpha 1 (5500 Lbs.) I am turning a 15x19P stainless 3 blade prop, max rpm 4200 @35 MPH w/3 adults 1/2 tank of gas,(Recomended range 4400-4800) I need to get the rpm,s up to range,I mostly cruise, no waterskiing, she gets up on plane pretty...
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    98 Renken 255 MC

    I have a 1998 Renken 255 MC I picked up last year. I have not seen any others in my boating area, Long island N.Y. South shore. I know this was the last year for the model & I belive Renken themselves (became United Marine), Anyone?
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    Manifold/riser installation

    Hi all. I just picked up new (GLM) manifolds & risers for my 98 5.0 merc.Alpha 1 raw water cooled.Have a couple of questions about the manifold to riser mating surface, do i need to remove the paint from this area & also (I know this has been kicked around before)the gasket is installed dry, no...
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    riser sizes

    Hi All, For the purpose of riser replacement were exactly are the(3" or 4") measurements taken & are there available some type of cross reference between the merc. riser/manifold part numbers & the aftermarket type. 1998 5.0 Alpha Merc. <br />Merc.manifold p/n 860246 C<br />Merc. Riser p/n...
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    Exhaust bellows slides off

    Hi All, 2 times this season my exhaust bellows slid off the transom side of the attach point. It was installed new the bgining of the season using QS bellows adhesive per the Merc. MX Manual. I dont know if the mating surface is contaminated,(I will clean & prime next season).1998 Alpha 1 Gen...
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    Manifold & Riser choices

    Looks like its time to do manifolds/Risers,(7 yrs salt H2O, original).I have a 1998 5.0 Mercruiser w/ 160 Hrs.I am leaning toward the aftermarket to save $$, does anyone have opinions/comments on manufacturer preferences, & has anyone had any experiences with the ceramic coated manifolds...
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