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  1. tanderson2002us

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    Hello sir, yes its raw water cooling. Each year I meticulously winterized it, including draining the block, hoses, anything that holds water as I'm in Washington state. Ill check everything listed above this weekend, just getting started with the old gas. My concern is the carb...I fogged...
  2. tanderson2002us

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    Hello! Per the title I have not run my boat since I winterized in 2019. It has about 10 gallons of treated fuel in the 30 gallon tank. My plan is to disconnect the filler hose, run tubing into the tank and out the drain plug hole in the bilge then siphon the gas into cans for the waste...
  3. tanderson2002us

    1988 Alpha One Servicing, Oil or Water Grease Mix in Drive Belllows

    Serviced my Alpha One today to do the water pump. Everything looked great, replaced the impeller and gaskets after removing the lower unit. Pulled the upper unit to inspect the gimbal bearing and bellows and had a small amount (enough to cover the bottom of the bellows) of either gear oil or...
  4. tanderson2002us

    Alpha One Gear Oil Condition- Picture Attached

    Hello! Doing the gear oil today, 1st time (for me:) Does this stuff look ok in terms of water / no water ? Much appreciated! Tom
  5. tanderson2002us

    No Serial # on 4.3L Engine Plate

    :confused: Hello IBoats memebers! This is my 1st post so no NOOB jokes please!!! I bought our first boat this summer?.1988 Bluewater Executive 19? Open Bow. The previous owner operates a Marine Service and Repair shop in town and has numerous boats on his lot. He personally (and...
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