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    Normal Outdrive Noise - Reverse - 05' Alpha 1

    I'm trying to figure out what noise(s) is/are normal from the outdrive while running on muffs in reverse. It is an 05' Alpha1 w/ about 39 hours on it. The oil was changed w/ Mercruiser "green" and nothing abnormal was in the old oil.<br /><br />Running in forward gear, there is minimal "noise"...
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    Clicking/Clanking from lower unit while in reverse

    2005 Mercruiser 4.3L 190 Carb - Alpha 1<br />38.5 hours on engine - Lower unit serviced w/ Mercury green fluid twice. No water in oil.<br /><br />When run out of water, the lower unit will clank while in reverse. This has gotten worse over last season. Boat is at dealer now for several...
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    2005 4.3L V-6 - Water Dripping from bottom of port side manifold

    2005 Tahoe 4.3L V-6 190HP<br /><br />I started up the boat today and ran it for about 30 minutes on the muffs. The engine ran good, but I did notice water dripping from under the port side exhaust manifold. Specificially, it seems to be leaking from manifold around where the hose connection...
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    Spare Prop & Needed Tools Question

    I will be purchasing a new SS prop and carrying my original prop as a spare. I plan to stay w/ a 3 blade 23P as my WOT RPMs seem correct.<br /><br />I want to be able to change the prop in water, if necessary. What tools, washers, nuts, lube, etc. will I need to purchase along w/ the prop?<br...
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    Replacement trailer tires

    2005 Tahoe Q4SF weighs about 2500 empty w/out trailer. Boat came w/ a single axle (w/brakes) and towmaster f6514ST load "C" bias-ply tires rated at 1760lbs 50lbs. I suspect that I am w/in 200 lbs. of the max weight load.<br />I would like to purchase three chrome wheels and tires to increase...
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    Prop for 05' Tahoe Q4 SF 4.3

    2005 Tahoe Q4 SF w/ 4.3. Currently has 3 blade 23p alum. prop installed. We typically have 5 - 7 people on board,(2 - 3 adults, rest kids) and allot of other stuff.<br /><br />I would like to correct a few issues, that I think a new 4 blade or Mercury High Five might correct. I would like...
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