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    Late model alpha gen 2 u joints

    I just sourced replacement u joints at a local farm repair shop for my 2006 4.3 mpi alpha gen 2. Spicer 1300, Moog/Precision 344, Weasler 200-8474 will work. 1/2 price of sierra and 1/4 the price of mercury.
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    Setting rolling torque without proper gauge

    I just replaced yoke seal in alpha gen 2. No access to rolling torque gauge and no shops near me have one. I bought a torque screw driver calibrated from 0 to 30 inch pounds. Tightened pinion nut to the point where rolling torque on bearings would click screw driver at 4 inch pounds and not...
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    flushing 4.3 /alpha II without muffs

    Are there kits available or is it possible to make something up that will flush out a 4.3MPI without using muffs. Somehow connect garden hose in engine compartment. Could it be accomplished without running engine by feeding on both sides of the thermostat? Boat is moored in salt water and swim...
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    2001 Bf 90 alarm activation

    What triggers the overheat alarm, I disconnected the rear temp sensor and grounded it to block while engine was running and the red led warning light comes on but no alarm. I removed alarm and tested it directly on battery and it works.
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    2001 BF 90 wiring problem

    I have a 2001 BF 90 I have had since new. Recently the tach and tilt gauges stopped working, the indicator lights on remote and buzzer stopped as well. Engine starts and runs fine, tilt/trim works. I checked all fuses, 2 automotive type on powerhead and 1 glass type in wiring harness near...
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    Flushing mercruiser

    Currently I am flushing my 4.3 MPI/alpha after every salt water use using muffs, (boat is moored in salt water), There must be an easier way, I read about adding a three way valve to the intake hose and dumping the water from impeller overboard and piping in a supply connection from garden hose...
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    alpha 1 knocking

    I have a 2006 205 bayliner with alpha 1 and I just replaced my bellows, gimbal bearing the u-joints felt nice and smooth so I left them alone. Now when I turn full left or right with trim all the way down there is a knocking noise, if I trim up a little bit the noise goes away. Is this normal...
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    mercathode and anodes

    I have a 2006 bayliner 205 with alpha 1 gen 2, after reading through the manual it says something about most current mercruisers have the mercathode system factory installed, I don't think mine does, where is it, I assume there should be a 110volt plug somewhere. The boat came from 100% fresh...
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    back flushing 4.3mpi/alpha1g2

    I have a bayliner 205 with 4.3mpi. I am going to take the drive off and I thought a read somewhere about back flushing the engine to remove flakes of rust etc...Where exactly would I flush it. Was it through the thermostat port or something.
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    Adding powertilt to honda bf50

    I have the switch, powertilt unit and relay box from a scrapped engine and am adding it to a bf 50. The relay box has 3 wires, 1 for ground, one for power and I am wondering what the third one is for? My engine doesn't have a connector for it. Thanks
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    2006 bayliner 205 engine

    I found a used 2006 bayliner 205 with a 4.3L V-6. Most others I have seen come with the 5.0 V-8. Will this be under powered? Will it have the carb or MPI system, I asked the owner but he doesn't know. I would like to be able to tow a tube with 4-5 adults in boat. Why do both engines list 220hp...
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    ATF or SAE 30 for velvet

    I currently have ATF dexron 3 in my velvet 72c and I find it shift very hard, with a loud bang, especially to reverse. Would switching to SAE 30 help this, I was thinking it may let the clutch packs slip a bit. Is there any adjustment that can be made. I have it between a cummins 210 and a...
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    recharging lift assist clylinder

    We have a bf 50 Honda and the lift cyllinder is not lifting like it used to. Can this be recharged? What are the allen head plugs and larger plug for? They want around 700 for a new one and used are impossible to find. Anyone here have a used one or maybe a used power tilt and trim for sale?
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    BF 150 problem

    We have a BF 150 and it will run good for about a minute and then feels like it is going into limp mode but no lights or alarms are going off. It won't run past 1500. The pisser water never gets hot, should it? but does have a lot of pressure? There is a lot of water coming out from where the...
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