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    Where does the water shutter go?

    I have a 1983 Imperial with a 120 Mercruiser. The water shutter broke and I can't remember where it goes... I can't find my manual; so could someone help me? I think it goes in the riser??? thanks much Now a follow up. What does it do????? I've been running without it
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    Swapping a 488 for a 2.5 possible?

    I have a 1983 Imperial v182 with a 2.5 and alpha 1 outdrive. My problem is, I don't have enough power to pull tubes and skiers fast enough. I hate to get rid of the boat, it has a completely new interior and the hull is in good condition. I can get a good deal on a 1988 model 488 complete...
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    Need help with prop I.D.

    I have a used stainless prop on my '83 imperial v182 with a 2.5 i4. The only markings on it are "Palmer 4676v". Does anyone know what this is? I purchased it a few years ago used and if I remember right, it is a 21" pitch prop. but I am not sure. My grandchildren are getting big enough to...
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    How to restore dull finish?

    I must admit at the start of this post, I am ignorant on fiberglass/gell finishes. I have quite a bit of experience with car and industrial paint/clearcoat finishes, but know nothing about boat finishes. My 1982 Imperial v182 has a dull tan finish particularly on the top surfaces. What do I...
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    Loose steering=easy fix!

    I have had a loose steering problem ever since I owned my "82 Imperial v182. I finally got the wife to move the lower unit side to side and watched everything inside. As it turned out, it was nothing but the large nut that holds the steering cable to the tube at the outdrive! Tightened it up...
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    Need advice on steering cables

    My '82 Imperial v182 (mcm 120, alpha 1) has a lot of play in the steering. It has a rack and pinion steering setup in it. I have looked at a couple of sites that sell steering cables and all I can find is cables for outboards. Where do I need to check? Also, I noticed some no feedback cable...
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    Prop change

    I just replaced my mercruiser prop. with a used stainless prop I got on ebay. What a difference! It is the same pitch (19") as the one I took off, but performance is awsome! 5mph faster top speed, much faster planing out. I haven't tried pulling anyone on the tube, but suspect it will do...
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    Rough turning

    My Imperial v182 boat has a rack and pinion steering setup. It takes a lot more effort to turn to the left and is "sticky". By sticky I mean it will move-stop, move-stop like it needs grease. Is there a way to lubricate it? My boat is an '82 model. Also, I greased all the fittings on the...
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    Mercruiser 2.5 loss of spark

    Today, I lost spark in my '82 mcm120. The voltage reading across the coil is about 7volts, 12 while cranking. The coil on there is a universal coil that reads "must have an external resistor". Is this the right type of coil? Also, my boat has an aftermarket ignition made by pertronixs. It...
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    2.5L RPM and Prop

    I have a 1982 Imperial v182 (18') with a 19 prop. With 2 people in the boat, I can reach a max rpm of 3900. With 3 adults in the boat, and two teenagers on a tube, I could only manage 3000 at full throttle. Obviously, I need to go to a prop without so much angle. I don't want to spend a...
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