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    Custom wakeboard Tower vs Universal Tower

    Re: Custom wakeboard Tower vs Universal Tower I do plan on keeping it. It does not come with racks unfortunately but was hoping to find something cheap out there to put on as holders. I just need one to hold 1 wake board and knee board. I thought about all the installing and measuring and...
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    Custom wakeboard Tower vs Universal Tower

    I have a 97 Reinell 203 in excellent condition (looks new) and I want to get a wakeboard tower. I have looked at so many towers until I'm blue and am reaching out for advice from those who own both. I almost settled on getting a universal Bigair H2O or the Vapor tower. The cost for the base...
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    convert 97 mer 5.7 2barrel carb to EFI?

    To the experts, is it worth it to convert a mint 97 merc 5.7 2bb carb to a EFI? Estimates on the conversion costs? Thanks!
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    time motor after ignition module / sensor change?

    I am going to change my ignition module or sensor this week after troubleshooting my very rough running 97 merc 5.7l carb alpha 1. I have read that if you change your ignition module you also need to do the timing on the engine as well. Need confirmation. Thanks in advance!
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    Snap, crackle pop Rice crispy sounds in Carb? 97 Merc 5.7L 2BBL

    I have been trying to trouble shoot my bogging and running rough 97 5.7 Mercruiser. Checked gas intake tube, clear, screen clear, replaced anti-siphon valve, gas line to water/fuel seperator no deterioration in tube, replaced f/water seperator and no water and only a spec of an element, changed...
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    how much grease to squirt in 97 mercruiser alpha io

    I have a 97 merc alpha 1 5.7L carb, there are 3 zerk grease fittings on the lower unit and one inside the transom that appears to go to the drive. Question, how much grease should I pump into the serk fittings?
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    Desperately need port Dash replacement Reinell / Crownline

    I am in desperate need of a port side dash replacment for my Reinell. It takes the same as the Crownline port dash as well. Most of the 2001 and up models would work but cannot seem to find where I can find one. Pics of what I'm looking for are attached. If any in the boating comunity can...
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    new alternator got ripped off?

    Blew my alternator last week on a 97 Mercuiser 5.7L Alpha. Looked online and saw various new replacements. OEM replacements new were around $230 and some generic off brands ranging $80-$130. A local shop took a look at my old one and said I fried the rectifier and diodes. Said He could order a...
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    Supposedly sold a new Merc Alternator - SCAMMED?

    Blew my alternator last week on a 97 Mercuiser 5.7L
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    crossed bat cables, alternator smoked ;(

    I did one of the dumbest things in my life, one of those things you seriously question yourself after. Mistakenly crossed my battery cables, for a few seconds, sparks and then a poof of white smoke came from the alternator. Couldn't believe I made to the top of the idiot list. Went inside in...
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    Dashboard replacement Reinell 2001+

    I have a Reinell 203 and I am trying to see if any one knows how I can find a replacement Port side dashboard.
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    clearing i/o when removed from water?

    I am new to boating and have a good used 97 Reinell 203 mercruiser and I want to find out the best maintenance when I remove the boat each time from the water. After I remove the boat from the launch do you dry start it to remove any water in the block?
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