Do I have to use the mercruiser gear lube in my alpha one (gen 2) or can I just pick up something like a premium synthetic gear lube from the auto parts store? The problem is that the nearest marina is 3 hours away.
I had an unfortunate experience with a hydrolocked engine (chopped the throttle, my bad!)this spring and got that sorted just fine thanks to some help here (thanks again Don) but ever since it seems to grind as the starter is engaged. I'm thinking it's probably some buggered up teeth on the...
I've got a Highfive prop on my boat and noticed a few chips in the leading edge of the blades have some small nicks and dents. My question is, can you refinish the prop or should I take it to a pro. I kind like to tinker around on things so if it's a labour intensive project I don't really...
The other day out on the lake I noticed that my oil pressure gauge was reading max ( it goes up to 8 and was reading over that) while I was cruising at about 3200rpm. So I kept a close eye on it all day, at idle in neutral it would read around 4 psi in gear at idle it would drop to 3 and any...
So all of my boating life has been with the "good old" merc/alpha engine and drive set up, but next year I'll be getting a new boat (brand spanking!!) and the option is there to switch to the volvo set up. I have no idea about the volvo product. Anybody have any pros and cons?
I recently added a stereo and some lights to my boat and with both running the voltmeter drops down to the 10 volt range. Would a second battery be a useful thing for powering the add-ons or maybe a bigger alternator (it's a 55 amp now)?
I've got a 1996 Bayliner capri with the 4.3LX in it and was wondering, are the frost plugs the things that you can see just above the oil pan? I just reattatched the water lines and went to fire it up in my yard (with the hose on of course) and about 10 secconds after it started I noticed water...
A couple of times out on the lake the other day when I swithed the motor off, it would "diesel" or run on. Thats usually because the timing is off right?
Hey I'm a new member! I currently own a 1850SS Bayliner Capri with a 4.3 merc/alpha 1, it's a 1996 model. My problem is the starter (I think anyway). When I twist the key to fire it up 4 times out of 5 all I get is a click ( and sometimes a blown ignition fuse). I first thought it was the...
