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Hello Guys, long time has not been here!
Just got a Seaswirl Striper 2100 CC with an OB 2001 Johnson 175HP Model Num J175VXSIG. Need to ask If anyone now a link to download a Service Manual (free) for this OB. Want to know specs and other info regarding this OB. Im more like Mariner, Mercury and...
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Just checking my lower unit yesterday and found this "stream" coming out from the upper shift shaft or "shoe". Can anyone tell me if this is normal or what part or o-ring have to be changed? First time I seen something like this one on my 2nd In/Out engine. Im more like...
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I was checking on my drive, just raised it and note that the exhaust bellow was ripped out right on the middle, proceed to remove ones on the clamps and the universal joint bellow have a hole on it. Could any one of you gurus tell me for a nice tutorial to replace the univ...
Hello Guys I have this 1998-2000 Mercruiser V8 5.0L, when got the boat it comes with a 4 blade SS prop Offshore Series 48-825900 19. Iran the boat around 3 times with only my kid and Me aboard, 1/2 gallon tank so there is not much weight. i know the boanr weight is around 3221 pounds...
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Just wondering if its normal to the Steering helm swivel like the one on the video. Just want to know If its ok to do that or something like a bushing is done. Also there is a sound like "whining" and I think it could be the steering pump.
Any advice please.
Thanks
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Jus want to know If Iam missing something here.
Trace my PS lines right from the pump to the ram and cooler but cant see a leak. I clean the lines where I thought where the leak come from but now still clean. Every morning I check the bilge and always there is ATF fluid, please tyake...
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Just bought this 2000 Chaparral 19.6 SSI196 with the following issue. Notice that the hose from monitor lube was disconnected. when looking at the outdrive the hose was disconnected too with just a plug and at the end. I want to ask to the gurus around here how hard could be to deal...
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Long time without post but on back stage reading..
Just looking for info regarding fuel consumption/economy about 4.3L Mercruiser and find some kind of info at different forums but not sure if accurate. Also find this website regardind this matter. Would like to know If this info is...
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Just flushing my 4.3 Merc when done and click throttle trim switch to tilt up its doesnt respond in any way, switch doesnt work and there
Is no click sound either. So I would like to know If there is any fuse to look at or any point to start troubleshoot this. Trim just stop...
Ok then after new manifolds and exhaust elbows, spark plugs, rotor and cap kit, fresh oil change in engine power steering and gear drive this is what happen....
wooo-jooooooo!!!! Im ready!!!! : )
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Anyone knows some method to clean the inside of the gauge plastic cover? Its looks like the plastic cover will not come off..
Also the RPM needle remains on 1k once turn off the engine, how to reset it?
Thanks!
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Just did for my boat a Support Pole for its cover and wnat to share the info about it. Spent less than $19.00 and get it ready in no more than 30 minutes.
List of materials
1. (2) 6'' square black rain crate for 3'' and 4''
2. (2) 2'' x 1-1/2 reducer/increaser
3. (2) 1-1/2 PVC cap...
You have to lift the outboard just like the picturtes below, thgere is no need to use a hammer or go rude with it. There is no enough room to pull the the steering cable back, thats why its stuck.
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Just done my Manifolds and Raiser on my 2001 4.3L Merc. Just note that the starboard side the water comes hotter than the other exhaust side., Its normal? Could you please let me know any info regarding this topic? Here is a video. Will upload another more detailed that this one...
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Now is time to carpeting my boat floor and Im confused about which carpet backing is better for my application take a look to this pics.
First pics arte from Home Depot, this one have no backing like rubber or vynil so I think this one will work since the water will run faster to...
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Just bought a 2001 Sea Ray 18.5 witj a Mercruiser 4.3. Just need a good online site to buy parts by serial number or engine model, could you please point to a great site other than Sierra? Also stop by boatinfo regarding the service manual but there is over 30 SM under Mercruiser...
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Dealing in a Mercruiser 4.3 that needs Manifolds / Riser, one of the manifolds was clogged by salt water "as owner said". Just nned If someone point me in the correct direction where to start looking for both parts. I only have by now the Serial Number M08374, Any idea where to...
Here is a CL BOAT listed as "needs to be cleaned up a lil and get the yearly tune up... but other then that water ready." when I stop by to take a look this is what I see:
Floor completed rotten
Upholstery need to be replaced including wood behind it
Glass on winshield left side is missing...
Hello guys! Long time abscent from the forums but Im back!! Just this time move from Puerto Rico and relocate in Brandon Fl. So im in the market for a new boat and will like to know about rules and laws for safety boating, does need insurance too? Need some light guys help me.
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