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    carpet

    Hello, I bought a 1999 bayliner 1850 3.0 a couple of weeks ago to restore. I have most of the rotten wood out but still need to remove the seating in the bow. My question is about the carpeting that runs up the sides and over the bow seating area. What purpose dose the carpet have? Is it just...
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    Side panels

    Hello, I am trying to remove the side panels on my 99 bayliner 1850 LS. Haven't found any screws and I don;t want to just start prying and pulling.
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    3.0 swap to 3.7

    I just bought a 1999 Bayliner 1850 with the 3.0 disassembled. Since I have to address the motor I was wandering if the 4 barrel manifold from 3.7 would fit my engine to have a little more power.
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    Fuel Injection

    Hello, I currently looking for a project boat with a V6 or V8. Has anyone ever used an after market fuel injection set up for a car in a marine application. My plan is to find a 18'-20' bow rider with a good hull and trailer and alpha one out drive. I am planing to install a new long block. Just...
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    Alpha One Gen II

    I need to reseal my out drive. Found water in the fluid when changing it, what do I need to seal?
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    Alpha One Gen II

    I just replaced my impeller now I have gear oil leaking out of the starboard side between the upper and lower housing. Did I need to put RTV there or something.
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    Alpha One

    My boat has been stored for the two years. When I drained the out drive oil I got more sludge than oil and some water as well. I have changed the impeller and all seals. Is there a way to flush out the remaining oil or should I just run it with fresh oil and change it after a couple hours of run...
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    Carburetor

    I am going to rebuild my carburetor this week, but have been told not to soak it in the cleaning solution because it will strip the paint. I was planning on repainting it with an epoxy paint after the rebuild was done. Is it really that important that the original finish be left on the body of...
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    Trim Gauage

    My trim system is working correctly, but the gauge stays in the up position and never moves.How do I trouble shoot it. I have a alpha I gen II
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    Mechanical fuel pump

    What is the difference between an auto mechanical fuel pump and a marine fuel pump?
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    No spark

    I have a 1994 MCM 5.7 with the thunderbolt ignition. I have no spark. My module is good checked it on a friends boat. I have 12vdc at the coil. I have replaced the coil,sensor,plugs,cap and rotor. I have ohm out the wires and they are good. The tach wire is not grounded out either. What am I...
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    manifold

    Ok guys I am going to replace my carb. I want to get some input if I should replace my manifold or stick with the original. I am installing eldelbrock 1409 600 cfm model. Just wandering if a new manifold would increase my fuel economy.
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