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    Impeller issue on Alpha 1 Gen2?

    Thanks everyone, that helps a bunch!
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    Impeller issue on Alpha 1 Gen2?

    Best I can tell the bilge is dry, but I will double check. thanks!
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    Impeller issue on Alpha 1 Gen2?

    Thanks Rick. Would that cause the idle relief to not kick out any water?
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    Impeller issue on Alpha 1 Gen2?

    Hey all, Got a 4.3L with Alpha 1 Gen2. Dewinterized and noticed the prop steaming on muffs. Normally, when it first fires up water will exit through the prop, then begin flowing out the idle relief. However, it seems like I only get a trickle through the idle relief now, sometimes nothing at...
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    Carb Swap or Rebuild?

    Was wondering if anyone could recommend a replacement for my 2BBL Mercarb (97 4.3lx Gen+) I've found a few places online that will rebuild them, all seem to be in the $200-$250 range, which I think is bit pricey, until you see what a new Mercarb runs. I'd rather not send mine in to be rebuilt in...
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    Post count not increasing

    I joined about a month ago. I've started two threads, and made several replies, to my own thread and someone else's, about 6-7 posts total, but my profile only shows two. Am i missing something? I'll never reach Air Marshall at this rate, lol...
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    4.3 fuel pump continuously priming

    Hey Everyone, It seems that when I turn my key to the on (not crank/start, just on) position my fuel pump primes and does not shut off. Normally it would prime for a couple seconds and then shut off. I inspected the cabling and everything appears intact, but I have been working around the engine...
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    4.3 fresh rebuild losing oil

    Hello Everyone, I just bought a 97 bayliner with a 4.3LX and A1/G1. I'm trying to figure out what is acceptable oil loss, what isn't, and where I should go from here. Some background: Previous owner had a dealer install a rebuilt 4.3 from a reputable engine builder last September. Two hours...
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