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    Shifting problem (Alpha I)

    Hi to all...... Hoping to get lots of replies Mercruiser 305 V8 with an Alpha 1 Gen 2 (1995 Bayliner 2355). Was having a beautiful boat season until tonight....... I was docking the boat, shifting from forward to reverse (a couple of times) and all of a sudden no response while shifting. The...
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    Bravo III clutch problem

    Boat details: Chaparral 29, 2005 Twin 5.0L Mercs Bravo III stern drive Low hours At first the port side drive had a delay engaging into drive/reverse up to the point where it did not engage at all. The boat was inspected and repaired by the dealer, here it is........ Was told that the...
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    1995 mercruiser 305 Thermostat

    Hi there ..... I'm in the process of replacing my cracked block with a Rapido marine block. I've been cleaning all the tin and parts before bolting everything back on the block. I'm at the point of cleaning the thermostat housing but can't get the plastic spacer out in order to remove the...
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    Another Prop Question

    Hi to all........... I'm looking to buy a spare prop for the vessel I purchased this full. I just want to be ready for the new season in the spring. Buying through the net is a lot cheaper than locally. The boat is a Bayliner 2355 1995 with a Mercruiser 305 (V8 that develops about 200hp)...
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    Y-Pipe (Flapper and Shutter) Replacement question

    Hi to all, Need some help on buying a replacement Shutter (exhaust flapper) on the y-pipe since I'm missing one. Boat Information: Bayliner 2355, Year:1995 Motor: 5.0L Drive: Alpha 1 Y-pipe oem number: 815786-C 8R I'm not 100% sure about the "8R" it is hard to make out. The risers seem...
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    Concerns, swapping cracked 305 for 350

    Hi Wondering if anyone can help...... I just pulled out my Mercruiser 305 2 bbl out of my 1995 Bayliner 2355 because of a cracked block. Prior to pulling out the engine, it was in great working order despite the crack. No water in the oil. I'm now thinking of replacing my 305 (1994 - 1 piece...
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    Merc. V8 305 Identification Help

    Hi, New to this site, but it's been of great help so far. To make a long story short, I'm new to the boating world but off to a bad start. I bought a boat with a cracked block. I'm now trying to identify the exact model, year and pedigree of the block so I can rebuild it and shop for a new...
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