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    FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

    Hi I Have a Chaparral :eek:205 SSE 4.3L 225 HP Alpha One and the dealer says he's got to replace the Fuel pump which he says is under the Engine and that the Engine will have to be taken out in order to replace it. Can anyone out there tell me if this is true just to replace a fuel pump...
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    Merc 4.3L V6 Will Not Stay Running at Startup HELP!!!!!

    Hi I have the above I/O in my boat Just recently its been hard starting, it will turn over and run for a few seconds and the dies, just will not idle any of you mechanic's out there or someone with same problem can give me some pointers on what to check for on this engine, If you can send...
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    PROBLEM SOLVED, How many of you Mechanic's would know about this

    For those of you who have read this, I have taken it to a boat repair shop and after many hours of them putting it in and out of the water the problem here was and electrical issue, YES and you would not believe what had to be done to fix it, On the Chap 205 behine the engine there is a elect...
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    6 HP Mercury Outboard/Is it good for trolling

    6 HP Mercury Outboard/Is it good for trolling Hi I have the Chap 205 4.3L and I have a chance to pick up a 6 HP Mercury Outboard 2 stroke, For this boat is this too small or is it ok. I do not want to use it for anything else but Trolling, Please advise Thanks
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    205 SSe 4.3L Merc Alpha One Hesitating

    Hi Maybe someone out there has had this ame problem , but when I open up the trottle ( NOT ALWAYS) the engine seems to hesitate or buck and sometimes stops, but starts right back up. Could this be a Trim Problem, If so could the fluid be low in it and where do you check this on the Merc Aphla...
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