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    Voltage Question

    I have a 2001 Mercruiser 3.0L with a Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive. I took the boat out today, and the voltmeter is indicating slightly below 13V while the engine (and alternator of course) is running. I believe it should be higher, usually around 14-16V while running. What could cause this, or is...
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    Leak!?!

    Okay, all is well. Noise is gone. Well, nearly all is well. It seems there is a leak from the seam between the lower unit and the upper unit (whatever you wanna call it :-P ). Anyways, I went to go and drop the LU to see if there was a misplaced gasket, but in doing so, I realized that the...
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    Ack! Rust!

    Hey all, I have some surface rust on my Mercruiser 3.0L w/ Alpha 1 inside the bilge area, just wondering if any of you have some good ideas on how to remove it? I was thinking a dremel tool with a wire bit/wheel would make short work of it. Any ideas? I was planning to get the areas in...
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    In over my head? Mercury question..

    Hey all, Well it's about that time again, and if anyone remembers I had taken the outdrive off to isolate the noise from the engine/sterndrive on the 3.0L Merc Alpha 1 Gen 2. I also went and changed out the water pump as well. I had found some metal flakes (small, but noticeable)in the lube...
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    Lower Unit Is Off, Now What?

    Hello all, I isloated the noise to my outdrive, and I also decided while it was off to change out the impeller in the water pump and all that. Lots of saltwater buildup crap around the pump. Is it worth my time and money to take apart the lower unit and inspect anything, I did find some small...
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    ARRGH! Noise still there!

    Okay, my engine is still making a vibration/noise. I replaced the starter, based on the thought that the bendix was possibly staying engaged. That didn't solve it. Next, I had the alternator removed and rebuilt (minor corrosion)and that didn't solve it. The noise, which isn't loud...
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    Starter issues (related to Air in Lower Unit)

    Hello all, I went and removed the starter, figuring if there was nothing wrong with it, then I could just put it back on. Better to check it out than sit around. Well I took it off, and water ran out, so I figure the starter is what it is. I took some pictures, and here is the link: Starter...
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    Run/Test Tank

    Has anyone ever fabricated a run tank for an outdrive? I had some idea of possibly using one of those large Rubbermaid containers. Lower the lower unit into it until the water covers the water intake and fire it up. I wouldn't be actually putting the motor in gear. I live in an apartment...
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    Air in lower unit?

    Hey all...<br /><br />It could be just me hearing things.. but, here goes. I decided to change the lower unit gear oil today. I went and got the pump and the proper oil and went about draining it and then pumped it back full until it was to the top of the vent like I am supposed to, etc...
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    Boat Cover Maintenance

    Hello all..<br /><br />I have a canvas boat cover for my bowrider, and was wondering what I might do to wash all the mildew (it happens on the underside of it) off of it, or prevent it from happening altogether. Plus, birds keep dropping crap on it... any ideas on how to keep them suckers away...
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    I got it...(splash!)

    Was out in the Charleston harbor yesterday enjoying the Sunday with some friends. I usually do not wear a ball cap on the boat, as I have seen many passengers hats depart at a rather high velocity, but I had put mine on for a brief while to block the sun as we headed in. At about 35 MPH it...
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    Tachometer on Crack

    Hey all,<br /><br />Long time since I last posted.. was in Germany w/ USAF. Anyways to my question: The tachometer on my boat indicates higher RPM than the engine is obviously putting out, IE, half throttle will read 6K, when 4800 is redline, but the engine doesn't sound like it is anywhere...
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    Thermostat Oddities

    Hey all.. <br /><br />Long time no post.. was in Germany and other places flying for the USAF. In any event, I had to satisfy my boating urge and put her in the water yesterday. When running the temp gauge was showing 100F when it should have been 170F - ish. I have a 2001 Mercruiser 3.0L...
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    Skid Strips?

    Hey all...<br /><br />I've seen on PWC the strip of what looks like clear or a colored plastic strip that they put on the hull along the cutwater, kind of like a protective thing to prevent damage from when they beach them things. Do you know if they make them for boats? I wanted to put it...
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    Vinyl Cleaner

    Does anyone know of anything that is a really good vinyl cleaner, and does Armor All work well as a protectant? I have white vinyl (grrreeat...shows every spot of dirt) and want to keep it looking nice.<br /><br />TIA!
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    Mercruiser Oil Drip

    Hey all...<br /><br />Got a question. On the top of my Mercruiser 3.0L there is that black tube that connects to the side of the flame arrestor - What is it for, and is it normal for there to be some oil underneath it? Looks like it may be leaking some oil onto the top of the head. Any...
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    Squeaky Trailer

    Hey all. I used to have an old boat, 1987, and trailer of same year... it squeaks alot when driving around. I just got a new boat in Nov and it does too. What's the deal? Any way to stop it? Also - some previous posts mentioned transom savers... do they make any for I/O stern drives? (I...
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    Tricky Fuel Gauge

    I have a 2001 Bayliner Capri and I noticed that the fuel gauge is kinda squirrely. Was wondering if anyone knew what might could remedy this. It stops bouncing around after you reach about 3/4 tank or so. I just do not know how reliable it is, so I bring an 'uh-oh' spare can of gas. Has...
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    Waterproofing Boat Cover

    Hey all....<br /><br />Just a quick question.. is there any good spray-on type of material I can treat by canvas boat storage cover with to keep it more waterproof? In the recent rains we had here in SC I noticed the carpet was getting very wet inside, and I want to do what I can to prevent...
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    Hmm Odd...Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha One

    Hey all. I have a 2001 Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha One, and it was doing a lil something odd yesterday, I thought I might draw upon the vast knowledge and experience of y'all for this one. It ran just fine, then we notices like a ticking, tinny noise coming from the back end, IE, motor. It seemed...
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