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    HELP! Can't find replacement light bulb for instruments....87 Scorpion 196

    The light bulb for the tachometer is shot and I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a replacement! I've been to 4 different auto parts stores, Radio Shack and West Marine and they've all told me they've never seen one like it. Pic is below. It has 12 volt, 2 Watts stamped on it that I...
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    Help with instrument light bulb identification

    This bulb (pic below) is the instrument light for the tachometer on my 87 Chris Craft Scorpion 196. I can't read the numbers on the base. Can someone maybe help me out and tell me what kind of bulb this is and any other helpful info? Thanks! Chris
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    Bilge Pump Problems.......

    Re: Bilge Pump Problems....... I finally got around to trying to solve this bilge pump issue. I removed the old bilge pump and float switch and the old pump is CLEARLY burned up (see pic). I replaced it with a Rule Mate 750 gph fully automatic with built-in float switch. I wired it up just...
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    1987 Mercruiser 230.....trouble cold starting

    Re: 1987 Mercruiser 230.....trouble cold starting Here are a couple of pics of my throttle control........ Chris
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    1987 Mercruiser 230.....trouble cold starting

    I have an 87 Chris Craft Scorpion 196 with a mercruiser MCM 230LX. I have trouble getting it started when its cold. I push the throttle lever all the way forward a couple of times, crank it and then repeat. It takes about 7-10 times for it to finally start and keep running. Then it runs...
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    How to tighten alternator belt? 1987 Mercruiser 230.....help?

    New boat owner and the alternator belt on my Mercruiser 230 seems loose (about 1" of deflection) and really whines at idle speeds. I have the manual for the motor and it shows that I need to loosen 4 bolts and then rotate the alternator in order to tighten the belt. How do I keep tension on...
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    Bilge Pump Problems.......

    Picked up an 86 Chris Craft Scorpion 196 yesterday and took it out today to see how it ran.....everything seems pretty good except the bilge pump. Warning.....I'm a brand new boat owner, so keep that in mind! The previous owner pulled the fuse for the bilge pump because he said the light...
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    1986 Merc 5.0.....what's the diff between Tilt and Trim?

    Total newbie question here.....I'm waiting on my manual from Mercruiser and I'm sure it will answer this question. What's the difference between Tilt and Trim? My gear selector has a tilt button on one side of the handle and a Trim button on the other side. I always thought they were the same...
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    What is the correct WOT RPM for an 86 Mercruiser 230?

    He all....brand new boat owner and taking my new (to me) boat out for the first time this afternoon. What is the correct WOT RPM for my Mercruiser 230 V8? Its a 1986 year model. Thanks! Chris
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    Newbie Boat Owner......86 Chris Craft Scorpion 196 General Questions

    Hey all, I grew up skiing behind a 16' Mark Twain tri hull with a 65hp Mercury outboard and we had several different flat bottom fishing boats, but this is my first boat owned as an adult. Needless to say, our family is VERY excited to start using it! The boat is equipped with a brand new...
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    Jet Drive vs. I/O vs. Outboard

    I'm on the verge of acquiring my first boat and have some questions. I'm looking at used boats. I'm trading a used truck for our new boat. I grew up skiing behind a Mark Twain with a 65hp Mercury so that is my background. What are the advantages/disadvantages or these "newer" jet drive boats...
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