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    Repair manual

    I just bought a 2001 Stingray 190 LS with a 4.3 Volvo. Does anyone have a link of file for a GOOD copy of a manual that is reliable and not junk.
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    So it's not the shift cable....need input

    :confused:So I replaced the shift cable and replaced the gimbal bearing since I had access to it on my 89 mercruiser 4.3L, And when I was attempting to adjust the shift cable, no matter how many times I attempt to different methods, each time I shift into reverse the roller falls out of the...
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    Mercruiser VS Volvo

    So i'm looking at some boats and curious to see what others view on the subject. I'm a little bit familiar with Mercruisers, but I know Volvo's seems to be a great brand. Talked to a boat dealer and he stated he would go with a volvo, he stated they seem to be more reliable. I'm trying to...
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    Gimbal bearing question???

    As I was looking at replacing my gimbal bearing in my alpha one, I noticed a rubber "washer/ring" behind it. I'm using a rear axle bearing puller and It catches on this. I'm sure it's replacable but what is it?? and what does it do??..and is it easy to replaced if I damage it?? Thanks, Steve
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    Another what type of boat to get thread. Looking to buy an I/O boat

    Okay so me and wife are looking to upgrade to something newer. Currently we have a 1989 Seasprite 19' I/O with a 4.3 mercruiser. we really enjoy it, but are looking for something with a bit more power/style. Our budget is around $15,000. Doesn't matter if it's a merc or a volvo, but prefer to...
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    Shift Cable..need your assistance!!!

    Okay so I'm getting two differen't "what's wrong" with my boat theories. One is that the shift cable needs to be replaced. I took off the lower shift cable and it moves freely back and forth with a little bit of effort. It doesn't move smooth, but I don't have to force it either. (So I don't...
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    Boat With a Transmission???

    Not to sure if this is the right forumn to post this in, but what a find on craiglist. Okay so doing some browing on craiglist and found this "boat" that apparently has a transmission. I'm not to experienced and have that much knowledge of boats, but haven't seen one with a transmission...
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    Has to be an easier way to drain the oil

    Okay so is there an easier way to change the oil in my boat. I've tried warming up the oil and go through the dip stick, but it goes very slooowwwly. I've tried to go through the oil pan but made more of a mess than I wanted to, it's too shallow to get anything in there. I've seen a couple of...
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    What temp should my boat be running at??

    Okay, so I replaced the impeller, and theromastat, and temp guage on my 1989 4.3 mercruiser. I haven't replaced the temperature sensors. Now when I run it at idle for about 10-15 minutes, the temp reads about 184 degrees, but will not drop it I give more throttle, neither will it rise. Is 184...
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    what temp of thermostat should I get.

    Okay so I found out that I have to replace my thermostat. I checked the old one and can't find anywhere on the thermostat which temp it is. Some same 140 some say 160, it's a 1989 4.3 mercruiser. Any suggestions??
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    Boat shuts off when I shift into reverse!!

    Okay so our boat in my sig. shuts off just about everytime we shift into reverse. One mechanic said probably the shifter cable. Any suggestions on how to diagnose the problem before I remove the drive shaft. There are two shifter cable's and i'm not to sure which one may be it, the upper or...
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    Boat Shuts Off when shifted into reverse

    Okay my boat in my sig. will shut off each time I shift into reverse. local boat mechanic told me it's the prob the shifter cable on the motor that's binding somewhere, said $300 bucks for parts and labor. well is it a big job if I do it myself, is it pretty technical??
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    5.0 L Mercruiser engine froze. HELP!!

    Okay so I recently bought a 1994 Bayliner Cierra 2355 with a 5.0 mercruiser. I got a great deal on it, got it to start and found out that the block has a crack in it. The exhaust manifold are cracked. BUT there is NO water in the oil. I wasn't to sure if I should replace it with a...
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