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    Tachometer issue

    Not sure if my tach is bad... Yesterday the WOT RPM was 4400 and today it is 5000. Checked the wires etc... no change in the boat just a change in the WOT high end. Any suggestions ?
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    Prop question ... should I go with a 24 pitch prop?

    New engine replacement. Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive. 300hp 5.7 engine. range is supposed to be 4400-4800 RPMs. I am currently at wide open with 4 folks in boat and full tank hitting 5000-5200 rpms with 23 pitch stainless. My question is should I be concerned and look to go with a 24 pitch prop...
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    2004 Johnson 175 - Steering tube question

    Ok.. just replaced the dual rack / pinion steering cable with new NFB cables.. just a question on the steering tube, the first one(bracket tube). There looks to be two adjustment nuts that are connected to the tube. What adjustment do they control? Are there any other adustments that I...
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    engine temp question

    350 V8 - 2004 - Normally, it runs right at 175-180 degrees.. but I noticed it was drifting higherup to almost 200. Its hard to tell where it is on the gauge but it was almost to 200.... so I changed the impeller. It seemed to help but it still is running at least 185 or 190. I can see it drop a...
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    Problems starting 1985 90hp engine

    Trying to resolve a problem with a 1985 merc 6 cyl.. 90hp engine. Hard time starting engine. I replaced the fuel line, fuel pump and cleaned the carbs. I can get it to start if I cover the carb with my hand to reduce the air intake. I assume its a vaccum leak somewhere else? It will run when...
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    Fuel pump problem?

    Problem at high end RPMs.. engine runs rough WOT. Put pressure gage on fuel line. at idle PSI at 6... running WOT it dropped under 3. voltage did not drop on pump. Changed the fuel filter no change. this is on a 350 engine 4bbl engine. Is it time to replace the fuel pump?
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    charging problem

    Had a problem with my auto bilge pump.. wire broke and ended up with a lot of water in the boat. Did not get any in the engine but once I pumped all the water out went to start the boat but had to use a starter jumper pack. Got the engine started but the volt meter on the boat shows only 10-11...
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    Lowrance 522c software

    Just purchased the 522c. It also comes with a free map card. For my area which card is better? I am located in NY on the St. Lawrence river. We do a lot of fishing but its also nice due to the many different levels of water where you are going. Fishing Hot Spots pro - East or NauticPath...
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    Alpha one linkage question

    I have a 1998 larson with an Alpha one outdrive. I/O. Just starting up for the year... did not have this problem at the end of the year. Having problems going from Forward to Netural.. Pull back into netural but the boat stays in gear. Have to move to reverse and back to take it out. Is this an...
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    Nauticpath

    Does anyone know if the Nauticpath covers the St. Lawrence river? It states areas in the US.. but does not mention if Canada would be part of it. We boat in the US but do cross into Canada. Thanks
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    1998 Seadoo jet boat - linkage

    Looking for info on where to start for a problem with the shift lever/linkage. The boat shift level will go in forward but the boat is really not in forward gear. It will go in netural and reverse but nothing forward. Where should I start to do PD? Thanks
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    Lowrance 332c which map chip

    Looking to purchase an add on chip for my gps 332C. Has anyone compared the NauticPath software to the Navionics Gold card? Is it worth double the price? This is for the St. Lawerence river.. <br /><br />Thanks.. for any pointers..
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    wiring for bilge pump

    Question on the wiring for an Atwood 500 automatic pump. The automatic float has never worked. I am in the process of checking out the wiring to see if that is the problem. The pump has three wires. Black,Brown, Brown/white. The manufacture (larson) carried the brown and black to the bilge...
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    Alpha 1 lower unit oil leak

    Last fall the lower unit oil was changed. Just getting ready to get boat in the water when I noticed gear oil leaking out of both sides of the water drain holes in the lower unit. Is this a seal leak? If so.. which one and why would it show up at this time? Thanks for any help. 1998 Alpha one drive.
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    350 backfire question

    350 Vortec 310HP Indmar engine. When approaching 4400 RPM. Single backfire in engine. New install. What would be cause of problem? <br /> 2nd question.. I installed this engine to replace a Merc 305 220HP.(outdrive did not change its an Alpha 1 1998) With the increase in HP I would assume that I...
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