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    Help finding a fuel pump (Sierra OK?)

    The mechanical fuel pump from my 4.3 L needs replaced. It currently has a Carter 0-2210. I see there is a Sierra pump replacement. However, I've heard that I should stay away from Sierra pumps. The OE part number is 41141A2. Where can I buy an OE pump? Or is the Sierra OK?
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    Gear oil in Exhaust Bellow - Alpha One

    I noticed after this winter gear oil leaking from the very bottom of my gimble housing (from the one inch diam hole). I made the mistake of storing my outdrive in the up position, and I don't think I drained the gear oil. I took of the outdrive today and I noticed alot of gear oil in the...
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    Busted fin on top of lower unit (pictures!!!)

    Hello folks, I don't post here often, but I love this site. Well I had a little issue on the lake yesterday where the ski rope got wrapped over the top of the whale tail and busted off the top of the lower unit (see pic). The whale tail was on there from the previous owner. This boat has...
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    Leaking gear oil and dying when shifting issue (related??)

    I have an 87 SeaRay MerCruiser 4.3L. I have a oil leaking from the lower unit weep hole. The boat has been sitting all winter in the garage with the outdrive in the down position. I?ve researched this and plan on taking the bottom half of the lower housing off and trying to figure out how...
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    Where is fuel filter on 4.3 L Alpha one 205

    I've got an 87 SeaRay and I was doing some winter maintenance. I was thinking of replacing the fuel filter. However I can't find where the fuel filter is. Can someone help me out? It's 4.3L V6 205HP. Thanks, Bill
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