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    what is the diference between crusader and mercruiser?

    hi there again I would like to know what is the difference between a crusader engine 5.0 and a mercruiser engine 5.0 look the same, I have a mercruiser will be the same if my motor go bad and I buy a crusader thanks.
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    steering problems after new prop!!!

    hi there again here is my question 1979 mercruiser 228/305 with a alpha one I used to have a 14/21 pitch 3 blade prop, I installed a new 4 blade 14/21 pitch but the boat is really difficult to control when is in iddle or at low rpm, should I get another 3 blade prop like the old that I used to...
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    steering problems

    hi there again here is my question 1979 mercruiser 228/305 with a alpha one I used to have a 14/21 pitch 3 blade prop, I installed a new 4 blade 14/21 pitch but the boat is really difficult to control when is in iddle or at low rpm, should I get another 3 blade prop like the old that I used to...
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    forget to flush the motor!!!!

    hi there I have a friend, he have a 1982 mercruiser 305 with a alpha one he forget to flush the engine almos two weeks ago (SALTWATER USE), he dont believe when I explain to him that the engine may size up if he dont flush it NOW I read about that before and I know Im right HE will read this...
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    need some advice lower unit oil found metal particles

    hi there my boat is a 1979 mercruiser with a alpha one outdrive, I change my water pump impeller and base on my lower unit and when I drain the oil out of the lower unit I see a lot of metal particles on the oil, I change the oil put everything back and run the engine, drain the oil again out of...
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    what I need to paint my boat HELP with my project!!!

    hi there again to everybody on this forum I need some help with my project, my 1979 barnegat I want to change the color to give a better look so I will need full ideas to learn, like If I need to sand all the boat before I paint, what type of sand paper, what type of primer Im sorry If I have...
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    11 TOOTH GEAR and 9 TOOTH GEAR same starter?

    hi there i have a 1979 mercruiser 228/305 with a alpha one, my starter went bad so I took the starter out and went to the marine store then they try to sell me a starter look the same but is a 11 TOOTH GEAR my is a 9TOOTH GEAR they guy told me that will work that the 11 tooth replace the 9 I...
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    RPM question?

    hi there my question can sound stupid but i want to have a idea my boat is a 22 ft 1979 with a alpha one and a 305/260 hp mercruiser engine, my question is what sould be the right RPM for my motor if in going fast on the bay around 30 mph the reason I making this question is because I dont want...
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    mercruiser manual?

    hi there I have a mercruiser 228 305 1979 where can I donwload the engine manuals thanks.
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    Void Solas Prop They Are Really Sh...

    deleting problem fixed
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    new dashboard!!!?what should I use to protect the wood!!!

    hi there Im making a new dashboard for my boat I use marine grade plywood, I already cut the holes for all my gauges, my question is what I should use to protect the new piece of wood Im new on the boat restoration I read seome about epoxy and poly!!?what should I use and how I applied this like...
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    prop will not fit different thrust hub washer?

    hi there I purchased a prop from solas part#1513-140-21 my boat is a 1980 mercruiser 260hp engine alpha one drive the prop will not fit If I install the prop with the same thrust hub washer that was there before will no let me put the prop nut, I call solas and they say i need another thrust...
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    propeller problems?

    hi there one more questions I bought from iboats.com a propeller solas 4 blade 14" 21 pitch my application is mercruiser 228 1980 alpha one, when I called to order the prop they look for it now my old prop was a 3 blade prop the size was 13 1/2 21 pitch, the problem that I have is when I put...
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    dashboard replacement!!!help

    hi there guys great projects here is amazing here is my problem the dashboard on my boat is already gone I mean is really soft so I would like to take all my gauges out and take that piece out and replace with a new piece my questions are? what type of wood should I use for the dashboard and...
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    mercruiser starter replace?

    hi there I have a mercruiser 228/305 chevy year is 1982 my starter went bad, I only can see one of the starter bolts how do i get to the other bolt any secret here is the type of starter that my boat use thanks. http://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page99.html is the first...
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    outdrive question?Can I change it?

    hi there I have a 1978 mercruiser with a 305 v8 228 and a alpha one 1 generation, can I buy a alpha one generation 2 ratio 1.5 ?will work for my boat or I cant use it thanks again?
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    power steering actuator? I need it or not

    hi there I have a mercruiser 22 1979 barnegat with I guess is assisted power steering I will do a long history short, the power steering actuator that is located in the back of the engine that look like a small automotive steering rack was leaking Very bad from all the seals, so I decide to take...
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    lost steering

    hi there I took the boat for a ride today is a mercruiser 22 1978 and I was going slow on a not wake zone and I notice that I lost steering, I anchor and put the outdrive up and try to turn the steering wheel to left or right and nothing the outdrive is not moving, the power steering is assisted...
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    lower unit small hole

    hi there I replace my lower unit because was crack, I replace the water pump on my new lower unit and the question is in the lower unit at the front of the housing is a small hole, before I never see water coming out of that small hole is that normal and what is that hole for? thanks
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    pulling my outdrive will mess my shifting cable?

    hi there and thansk again for all the help in this forum I have to change my water hose coming in from my outdrive and I know is more easy if I pull the outdrive, my question is if I PULL MY outdrive will mess out my shifting cable thanks.
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