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    While these #'s are fresh on my mind, vapor lock issues?

    got a deal at harbor freight for a 29.99 ir temp gun. to make along story just a little long. i've had 3 episodes of possible vapor lock out of 15 times on the water in last 12 months and its always the same old story. I turn it off and on 5-10 times a day for 2-3 minutes with no problem but...
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    Difference of car temp and boat temps at operating conditions

    have a 07 chevy tahoe and noticed my engine temp runs 210 and trans temp runs between 190-200. these are considered the correct temp for this engine. on my boat (year 2000, 5.0 mpi alpha1 gen 2), engine temp runs 180-190 and considered too high. Why the difference??
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    Alarm issue, 2000 5.0 mpi

    have a 2000 5.0 mpi, serial number OL620229. put it in the lake yesterday, turned the key, regular alarm sounded, waited a few seconds, started the engine as normal with no gas and it idled perfect for 5-6 seconds. at that time i heard 2 beeps, motor bogged and shut off. tried cranking again...
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    How much Stabil do you use?

    bought the marine ethanol blend and it reads 1oz for 8 gallons. Is thast enough???
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    Maybe another fuel issue, i hope its simple and easy

    ok, i read all the posts on the deaconblues thread and want to say i have the same problem. the boat difference is that i have a 2000 searay sundeck with a 5.0 mercruiser EFI. The problem happened once before in september on our last outing of the year. We were at st augustine, after multiple...
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    What oil is this and where did it come from

    noticed this as i was just wanting to count the number of things to replace such as thermostat, impeller, wanted to add a second battery and the perko battery switch. boat ran great last time i had it out in october and was going to crank today on muffs but decided not too. By bamafutbal...
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    Mariner 40hp ID and part number help

    I assume its an 1988 model since its DOB is Jan 04 1989. can't make out the numbers off the serial number or the paper id number. was wanting to buy the part that has the hole in it. was told when tightening the water pump/impellar or something to that effect, it busted a hole in that part...
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    Early 1990's mariner 40hp with a hole in the manifold

    wanting to buy a cheap little fishing boat and the ad reads boat looks great and the 40hp mariner runs great but has a small hole in the manifold. i am asking for a little education before i go visit the boat this weekend. i am familiar with my manifolds/risers etc on my 2001 sea ray with a...
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    Prop recommendations, need less speed and more pull

    have a 2000 rinker 212 captiva 5.0 efi (trim tabless), the dream-o-meter shows 55mph, would love to only go 50 and get a little more pull for the 200+ slalom skier. this is the prop on the boat, what would be the prop that would fit my needs. By bamafutbal, shot with DMC-TZ5 at 2009-06-22
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    Having trouble getting my engine serial numbers to show up

    when i type in 0L68689, on a couple of websites, it tells me not found. i just bought this 2000 rinker 212 captiva with mercruiser 5.0 efi and was wanting to get info on what plugs to buy, which oil filter, which water/fuel separator to buy, how much oil and weight of oil to buy and any other...
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    1991 Mastercraft prostar 190 soft spot, need advise

    haven't purchased the boat yet but the area between engine cover and rear bech seat a 10"X5" spot is a little soft, not much though, no where else can i find a spot by bouncing my 205lb frame on the floor. boat is in otherwise great condition, runs great etc. is this a run run run situation or...
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    Parts help: Need a fuel pump, but no where in stock

    its part number 861155a3 for a 1999 mercruiser 5.0l carb version. iboats told me they don't have the part...ever. told me to call sierra. does anyone know of a company that i can call now and order the part. Murphy's law took effect today. buyer with cash showed up to buy and boat would not...
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    Anyone out around St Augustine on sunday

    just got ther boat tuned up for the first voyage of the summer
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    3 Questions: 1. can you tell if i have a staggered bolt pattern, 2. what type oil

    1. is this a staggered bolt pattern or the straight mount on the starter 2. what type oil filter is this and do i have to use this model (wix) or can i get another kind, couldn't find wix for sale on iboats store (if so what model # filter) 3. identify that part by the oil filter with the...
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    No answers in manual #24 for tilt/trim question

    my drive will go up perfectly, it just makes a loud click and does nothing for the down part. i looked up manual 24 and could not find a single topic on the trim solenoid as i am assuming this is the problem (after doing forum research). just want a diagram of it and a part number. also...
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    What starter to use for 1999 5.0, staggered or regular bolt pattern

    # added pics to help verufy stater bolt pattern# when i go to service manual #24, i get a delco 14mt direct gear and a permanent magnet gear reduction as the starters. i want to replace the starter but don't know what to buy. going through iboats, it lists a sierra 18-5913, will this work...
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    Are boats just not selling right now????

    put mine on 6 different craigs list cities, local paper, on a couple of free sites and not one bite. the boat i am wanting to buy (as well as several other boats i have noticed) has been placed on same number of sites and i am the only one to call him. jut wondering is this just north central...
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    Better to sell a florida boat now or wait until spring

    i found a slightly larger boat than the one i have now (mine is 20'6" and found a 22'), but thats not the point. the question is "when is the better time to sell for maximum $$." being in florida where boating is year around, when do you have more boat buyers, late summer when people are...
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    Can't figure out which hurt worse, elbow or neck from bar falling on it

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33a_1218642189&p=1
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    What are my options???

    do not have the 800-2000.00 for a tower. was wondering if their is a small "L" type pylon that you can attach on the back instead of this eylet type rope holder. all i need is a foot or two height thanks
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