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    Part number needed Impeller kit for 2001 optimax 150

    I am going to help my neighbor change out his impeller. He has a 2001 optimax 150. I can get the serial number if needed. I just want to make sure I have him order the right kit. OEM is what I am looking for. If there is anything unique to changing the impeller on this motor that would be...
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    98 Merc 4.3l Lean on one side?

    98 Mercruiser 4.3l. - New plugs, cap, and rotor this spring - Since getting it out this spring it has a few issues. It will sometimes backfire through the carb usually only when cold and when you give it gas. It "pops" the worst on the muffs. It also has poor acceleration and will not reach...
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    Thank-You

    I am one of those people that is typically only on this forum when I have a question or a problem. I am sure there are many like me. So on behalf of myself and others like me THANK-YOU. - This winter I replaced my Gimbal Bearing, U-Joints, Impeller, Plugs, Cap, and Rotor. I just got my boat...
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    99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

    Replacing the gimbal bearing. The drive is off but old bearing still in. I checked alignment and it is slightly off. Alignment bar goes all the way in, but slightly stiff with more grease on bottom than top of bar. Planning on raising engine. - Would you align it before pulling the old...
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    99 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimbal Bearing

    First thank you to the powers at be for this sight, I have not posted any questions prior because I have been able to find anything I need without asking. However although I am sure this has been asked I cannot find the information. - In 1998 Mercruiser changed the part # for the Gimbal...
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    72 merc 20hp tell tale stream

    72 merc 200 20hp How strong should the stream be at idle. I didn't have one a all at idle so I serviced the water pump (gaskets, drive shaft seals, and impeller). I now have a stream at idle but it is still rather weak. Not dribbling, it is a stream just not great. Of course if I increase...
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    72 merc 200 20hp problems after long idle

    72 merc 20hp, runs fine for the most part, however occasionally after a long period of low rpm travel, it will die if I open the throttle up.* Sometimes it will start right back up , some times its more difficult and I* may have to choke.* It will idle fine at this point but usually will die...
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    HELP!! Mercury 200 Ignition Problems

    I have a 1972 Mercury 200. Some history on this engine is it ran fine until it was involved in an auto accident. A drunk driver hit the boat it was attached to. The outboard itself was not struck but the impact damaged the transom clamp and shift linkage. I basically took the engine off and...
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