anthony2003
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 10, 2003
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- 14
been on boats all my life but just bought my first boat, 1997 SeaRay 185BR with 210HP 4.3L V6 Merc, had it out twice and seems to run really well, just a couple of questions. 1.) I cant tell if the bilge is working, seems like a lot of water comes out when I take off the drain plug, I can hear the bilge run but cant see it pumping water out anywher (maybey im just not looking in the right place). 2.) About half the time when I cut off the engine (by turning the key off) the moter continues to run for a few seconds what is that? am I doing something wrong? what should I do about it? 3.) had it out twice about 5 hours total, and it looks like I need to add drive oil already (may have been low to begin with) is that normal. 4.) What should be the correct running temp it seems to stay around 170 but that seemed a little higher than it was the first time I had it out. 5.) read about zinc parts on out drive mine seem to be pitted should I replace them? also on of flat peices on the upper assembly has a peice of metal broken off is this an issue. I know I asked a lot but Im new to this and I want to learn as much as possible any help or even general suggestions would be greatly appreciated.