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    Hi five

    I have a 1995 crownline 196 br with a 350 mag (carbed) with an alpha one gen 2 drive. I am currently running a 21p high five prop which is awesome on the hole shot ( I do alot of water sports). But when cruising it seems like I will over rev pretty easily and only be at about 40 mph. Im...
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    water in fuel??

    2005 larson 350 mag mpi bravo three drive. Took to the lake 3 weeks ago starts on trailer in water, idle out of nw zone drop hammer goes few hundred yds dies have to get towed in. Mechanic looks over everything replaces plugs,wires, dist cap, oil&filter, F/W seperator and informs me there is...
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    thoughts on plugging a few holes

    On the transom area of my boat there are a few holes I would like to plug but dont know the best way to go about it. First about 8" above the built in swim platform is a elec. plug similar to anchor light socket but must have powered something else it is not wired up and the receptical is now...
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    need advise

    1995 Crownline 350 mag carbed alpha 1 gen two. Last time on the lake idle too high, diesel when shut down, bit of a clunk when engaged into gear. I turned down idle to about 500-600 changed plugs, clunk gone, dieseling gone. Now however sometimes when engaging into fwd it clicks then goes...
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    Quick Alpha One Question

    I was wondering how one would tell the difference between an gen1 or gen2 on a Merc Alpha one outdrive? It is in a 94 Crownline Merc 350 mag Alpha One. Any help would be great.
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    Timer base & bendix gear

    1983 Evinrude 200 horse. Two questions, Is there any way to lube or grease a timer base without removing the flywheel? I keep hearing of sticky timer bases and wonder if mine might be starting down that path. Are they supposed to move right when you apply the throttle or are they behind just...
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    L.U. not refilled for 2-3 months

    A good friend of mine just bought a boat with an 82 evinrude 150 on it, upon looking it over we noticed the lu had not been refilled. When he called the P.O. he stated that he had drained it for winter as always and then refills in spring with new lube and washers. Question is will this do any...
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    Lower unit

    Hello to all, I have a 83 evinrude 200 hp. model #E200TRLCTD. Took the boat out on Sun to make sure everything is okay as I am headed to Lake Powell this weekend. Seems to be running fine, got home and thought I might check gear lube in lower unit. To my dissapointment there seems to be a...
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    To drill or not?

    Hello to all. 1983 Wellcraft 20' cuddy with 1983 200 hp Evinrude. I am currently running a three blade alum. 15x17 prop. Runs at 5300 rpm 35-37 mph. I live in Utah and boat on a lot of mountian lakes (4600 - 5000+) feet elevation. I do alot of water sports with my boys and I still am...
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    Advise on larsen boats

    Hello all, My brother in law is looking to buy a 2003 Larsen 23' lxi (I think) It has the mercruiser 350 mag with dual prop. Does any one have one of these or have some knowledge of them. I own an older Wellcraft with an 235 rude outboard so I don't know how much help I might be to him. But...
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    Starter motor gear

    Hello to all I have a question regarding my 1983 200 hp Evinrude(E200TRLCTD). The small gear on top of the starter motor is starting to look quite worn. It will still start and the flywheel looks to be perfect. My question is can just this gear be replaced or does the entire S.M. have to...
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    Drain tubes

    Hello to all out there, I just finished my transom rebuild project, and wanted to start by giving a great many thanks to all here. Without this site and all of it's great contributers it never would have been possible. I am a carpenter by trade but didn't have the first clue about fiberglass...
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    Surface gap plugs

    Hello all, I am currently running a 1983 Evinrude 200 hp (E200trlctd) which calls for a surface gap plug. Can regular type plugs be run in this powerhead or only the surface gap type. Are there any advantages or disadvantages to this type of plug. Part of the reason I ask is because they...
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