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    How hard could it be?

    I am 50, employed @ an oil ref. earning 80k annually as a maintenance worker. Tired of it, the hard work, the heat, the cold and the danger. I have an opportunity to take a teachers job @ a technical school for about 1/2 pay. Would have to make some serious changes, but I think it is time to...
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    93 Crownline repairs

    I own a 19' 1993 crownline bow rider. The floor and stringers are bad. I have been reading alot and learning about how I will determine how far I will have to go. My question is what size, where and how to take some core samples. I have had a terrible floor repair made to finish the season, so...
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    Rotten floor blues!!

    Hello everybody, I have the typical dumbass boat owner story of the rotten floor. I own a 93 Crownline 196 (19') bow rider, had it for three years, not a whole lot invested in it but it sure has been fun for the family. The drivers seat post about fell over last weekend so I took it up to find...
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    Outdrive lube reservoir leaking

    I have a 93 Merc 5.0 with an Alpha 1 outdrive and the reservoir bottle on the top of the engine appears to have developed a leak at the fitting where the wires attach. Any suggestions other than replacement??
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    Merc 5.0 won't die

    I have a 93 crownline with a 5.0 and after pulling a board if I want shut off the engine I usually have to make 2 or 3 attemps before it dies. I'm afraid of it reversing rotation and taking on water, otherwise it runs good. What causes the dieseling? thanks
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    02 Grand Am won't start

    Replaced fuel filter, can hear the pump, it will fire for a half second, but won't run. Any ideas?
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    Why did they hide it?

    I am in the second year of owning my second Crownline, bought it off craigslist, after test drive and previous owner going over everything we could think of. The first crownline had the stern light under the bench seat, but this boat just didn't have one. So last year I bought one.This past...
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    Broken easyout removal

    Broke off flush. The bits I have won't cut it, any suggestions?
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    Need mech advice on 13 hp mower

    29 yr old craftsman was running fine, turned it off, when restarted it, no gov, it would have blown if I hadn't turned it off. Can a governor break inside the engine?
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    What a deal!!!

    I am currently emailing a guy about a 2005 22 ft Crownline for 4900$ on Craigslist, says the boat is in perfect condition. I can't wait to find out the catch.
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    overheated 302 runs rough

    A good friend ran his 96 302 volvo penta a short distance ( probably 300 yards, got pretty hot ) with NO impeller, it was shot, said he was trying to get it to pick up a prime. Anyway after the impeller replacement it runs rough and has little power. Was wondering where to start checking for...
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    Variable pitch prop

    I bought a 94 With a alpha one that has a variable pitch prop on it. It seems to be great, but is starting to loose the rubber bushing around each blade, can I rebuild? I have not seen any of these for sale. I would assume they are very expensive. Any input?
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    Are the Merc. manuals gone?

    I am unable to access the manuals @ adults only sticky.
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    Speedo quit

    I replaced impeller & t stat, now the speedo stopped working. I must have broke something.
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    impeller install. please help

    I am installing a new impeller on my 94 alpha gen 2 and have removed the six bolts per the manual -( the drive is in forward) but the lower unit is not coming down at all. What have I missed?
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    Running Hot?

    I just bought a 94 5.0 alpha gen 1, Last nite was the third time I had it out, It always ran about 175 deg. , but at the ramp ,after extended idle I noticed it was pushing 200. Normal or not?
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    engine ID (year)

    While winterizing my 94 merc 5.0LX I found a plate with Merc serial # OF130673, I would like to reference it to a specific year. Is there a website to do this at? thanks
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    Looking for a bimini top

    I have a 94 Crownline 196 BR and I'm looking for a bimini top, I would like a high quality one with ss hardware & construction that would allow it to stay up while running @ 50 mph. Any comments or direction be appreciated.
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    Merc service manuals

    I just purchased a 94 5.0 and will be needing the manuals. Where should I look?
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    5.0L merc. Alpha 1

    I sold the 1995 7.4L OMC King Cobra. Now I'm looking at a 1994 5.0L (305) Alpha 1. The ? is what all should I look at prior to purchase. An individual has it. I have asked to go for a test drive on the water and will check performance, should I still do a compression check? It is a 20'...
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