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Trying to replace water inlet tube on 1991 mercruiser on Monterey 189SCR.
I have the 2 bolts out and cap off but can't get tube or bushing to release. I assume it has to pull to left to come out because of the turn on the end of tube. But it won't budge. Do I have to get bushing out first? If...
91 monterey 189 bowrider with 4.3 mercruiser. boat has always been reliable but never a speed or power demon. as far as i know this is the least powerful version 4.3 with 175 rated and about 155 actual. best ever top speed was about 38. now i struggle to get to 30. and it is terrible out of...
what's best way to clean inside of 30g aluminum fuel tank with it out of the boat? had a fair amount of water in it and looks like some residue in bottom in places and along the welds.
i have a '91 186scr monterey with a 4.3 mercruiser with alpha 1. to start out it runs ok although it does seem a little sluggish and lacking power- until this started top speed was 36-38, now 30-32. when i put the boat away for winter in 2018 it was fine. to start of the season in 2019 i...
