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I have a 2001 19' Bayliner Capri Cuddy and I am looking to add a depth finder. I would rather a thru hull so I don't need to put holes in my boat. Any suggestions and any installation tips.
I have a Alpha I Gen II
I want to change the impeller and gaskets! The shop wants $120 w/out lower unit lube and $140 with. I have the Gear lubeso I would get the $120
I looked at parts and it seems about $55 for the kit plus I need some gasket lube and 2-4-C so im looking at maybe $65-$70
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I got my boat up and running!! I adjusted the idle speed to 700 rpms but the tach will jump around after running for 30 seconds. If I turn it off and restart the tach will work for a few seconds then jump from 700 to 3000 back and forth. What steps do I need to take to fix this?
Mercruiser...
I just got the boat back from winter storage. I am having a hard time starting it I will give a few examples what it is doing.
1. When trying to start I am giving it 1/4 throttle - nothing I give it 3/4 and it seems to fire out of the spark arrestor.
2. When it did start it would run good...
I recently used the wrong grease in the gimble and spline grease fittings. I used the multi purpos/ bearing grease. I am going on vacation this week, is it ok to use? What could happen?
