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  1. Chris51280

    Fuel stabilizer running through carb

    After spraying the engine fog and draining the block and changing the oil and filter, i noticed that I didn't add fuel stabilizer and run it through my carb. I added the stabilizer after I shut everything off. Boat will be in hibernation until mid April. Should I be worried about the fuel left...
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    Boat with no transom hooks! What to do?

    I got my 1990 Century bowrider about 2 years ago. There are no transom hooks installed. I do have 2 large eyelets on the side of the trailer. So what I did is, I ran a strap over the sun deck/ engine hatch to keep the boat from bouncing and have it secured to the trailer. This should increase...
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    Bell housing shift linkage seal

    How important is it to keep water away from the shift cable and the shift linkage. There is the upper bushing with a seal. #6. The ujoints are sealed off with the o-ring between the upper unit and the bell housing
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    Upper unit. Worth rebuilding? Probably not....

    I have a spare upper gen 1 unit that I got seized up. Adter opening, the bearings are shot and the gears are partially rusted. Looking for gear set and the bearing, it is probably not worth it. I can get a fairly good used one on ebay.
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    AL Prop selection for 4.3l 175HP and 1.98 outdrive

    The boat came with a SS 23P Prop but never ran it since it looks to be danged up. the prop is a mercury mirage without the vent holes. The boat weighs #2700. I currently run a 4 blade 19P Aluminum prop Turning point. I can tell that 2 blades have a slightly different shape like being cupped. I...
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    Spare parts availability in the future

    I was wondering. How long do you think will spare parts available for a 30+ year old boat. I have the alpha 1 gen1 drive. Even with today's internet access, some parts won't be around forever I assume. Like water impeller or gaskets, risers or elbows. Whats your take on this? Not talking OEM...
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    Power Steering Actuator Valve Not Actuating

    I noticed that my steering should move more easily so I took it apart to clean. I took the steering cable off the linkage to clean the tube and lube the rod. I noticed that the wheel actually turns really good without the outdrive hooked up. Then I wondered if my power steering is not working...
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    WOT not reached after rebuild

    I rebuild a 19ft Century Boat over the winter and it won't reach WOT. I only get 3000rpm and after a while 3400 rpm trimmed and a max of 25mph. The engine is a 4.3L with a 2bbl carb rated at 175hp. Outdrive ratio is 1.84 Currently run a turning point 4 blade 14x19. The boat weighs #2700 empty...
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    Pulsating trailer surge brakes after pulling out from water

    I noticed that after I take the trailer out of the water after I put the boat back on that when I step on the brakes that they hop/pulsars. They are fine when dry. Anybody wlse have the same problem with hydraulic surge brakes with drum setup?
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    2bbl to 4bbl conversion on 1990 4.3L

    I looked at the mercruiser manual and it says I can use the Rochester MCM185 or MCM205 to get 205 HP out of my current 175HP model, Is this correct? Are these two the same 4bbl carburetors? The manufacturer number is 3300-8886 or 3304-9354 What is the difference? Is there anything else that I...
  11. Chris51280

    1990 vs 1992 4.3 block swap

    I have a 1990 4.3 non balance shaft maercruiser with the 2bbl carb and fluid mounts. I found a 1992 4.3 automotive engine from an s10 for $50. I would like to have a backup maybe something to work on over the winter. I know I can only use the head and block with crankshaft the intake should...
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    1990 4.3 Century 2000 - Floor,Transom,Stringer,Upholstery Project

    Back in April I asked about to purchase this boat. Well I did knowing it needed everything looked over and alot of things fixed and replaced. Here is what I did so far on the Trailer (2003): - Fixed the trailer brake system with new actuator and brake pistons (drum brakes). - New LED lights and...
  13. Chris51280

    Lower Unit Gen One Rebuild

    I need some advice. I got a lower unit that was what I thought seized up. The upper unit is seized up due to being run without enough oil in it. Lots of discoloration. When I got the lower unit split from the top I could not move it in forward or reverse. I pulled the bearing carrier out the...
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    1990 Century 2000BR 4.3 mercruiser

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    1990 Century 2000BR 4.3 mercruiser

    I'm in the process of buying a 1990 century with a 4.3 Mercruiser 175hp. I know it has a soft spot between the ski locker and the dog house. I will have a test run on muffs next weekend since it will be warming up here in Ohio. I will get it for a good price knowing that I will have to put in...
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    Buying a used 1988 Regal Sebring with 4.3 Mercruiser

    Hello fellow boaters. I'm in the process of looking into purchasing a used 1988 Regal Sebring. My parents had a boat when I was younger and would like to pass on the tradition to my kids. I repair most of the things on my cars and rebuild an older 1977 Honda from the ground up. So besides fixing...
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