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    please recc'd the right manual.

    guys,<br /><br />have a 1990 V6 mercruiser (bayliner capri).<br /><br />i bought the clymer manual and as you all warned me, it stinks.<br /><br />is seloc any good?<br /><br />any other reccomendations or websites for where to purchase the actual shop manual?<br /><br />thank you in advance,<br...
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    question on spring maintenence on my 1990 v6 mercruiser 4.3L

    hi all,<br /><br />first off-thanks for all the past help. you guys have kept my boat in the water with helping me replace my starter last season (after a poor job by a mechanic).<br /><br />my question-and i did try a search prior to posting-assuming i AM NOT going to take the boat to get a...
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    questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

    guys,<br /><br />installing my new starter today on my v6 4.3L 1990 engine. <br /><br />it has staggered bolts. is there a certain way (an order) that i need to install the starter?<br /><br />the battery is disconnected. anything else i need to do?<br /><br />thanks,<br />dave
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    is this the right starter for my boat?

    guys, i have a 1990 4.3L v6 mercruiser. is this the right starter for my engine?<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/?*******=770270658&gd_grid_id=72&gd_poid=111895&gd_row=58&**********=644899475 <br /><br />can someone clarify the 55amp upgrade note?<br /><br />for all the hassle...
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    Hey NJ boaters, name me a good Marina/mech. in central New Jersey/ eastern PA pl

    guys,<br /><br />i need a new mechanic/marina. im definetly ticked off with my current one. not doing the job right.<br /><br />does any body have any reccomendations for a marina that service I/O (mercrusier 4.3 v6)?<br /><br />i know you guys are all do it yourselfers, but im over my head and...
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    weird "slipping" noise while starting, starting getting harder...

    hi,<br /><br />i have a '90 bayliner 4.3 v6 mercruiser alpha one.<br /><br />i had the starter replaced a few months ago, and just recently replaced my gimbal bearing due to bad vibration.<br /><br />on starting yesterday, a weird noise comes from the engine, kind of like a "slipping"...
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    Vibration when turning hard left or right at low speeds, help!

    Hi all,<br /><br />I have a '90 Bayliner Capri with a v6 4.3L Mercruiser, I/O, Alpha I drive.<br /><br />I am experiencing vibrations at low speed turning.<br /><br />I looked at my prop and it does have a pencil eraser size ding in it on the end of one of the blades. Is that enough to...
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    trailer brake light not working with car lights on

    guys,<br /><br />i just purchased a new tail light assembly for my boat trailer.<br /><br />everything (blinker, brakelight) works fine with the truck lights turned off.<br /><br />however, when i turn the truck lights on and hit the brakes, the brake light turns off (rather then becoming...
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    what oil (crankcase) for '90 4.3 L v6 mercruiser?

    guys,<br /><br />dont kill me here....i have ordered a manual today and am away from my boat for the day. i wanted to pick some oil up on my way home so...<br /><br />which oil (brand and weight/viscosity) do you guys recommend?<br /><br />thanks,<br />dave
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    which oil filter for 1990 4.3L V6 Mercruiser?

    guys,<br /><br />anybody know any oil filter substitutes for the above engine besides the quicksilver one?<br /><br />thanks!<br />dave
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    on to the next problem....trim up does not work

    hi guys, <br /><br />again, thanks for all the past help.<br /><br />my trim up does not work, while my trim down does. i have a '90 V6 4.3L merc.<br /><br />any suggestions? i searched some old threads, perhaps the down solenoid? i am not getting a click at the solenoid when i push the up trim...
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    can somebody recommend a good I/O Mechanic around central NJ?

    i give up. im in over my head with my '90 V6 4.3L Mercruiser on my Bayliner.<br /><br />Anybody know a good marine mechanic shop that they trust in the central NJ area? <br /><br />I am also familiar with the Hopatcong area in northern NJ....<br /><br />Basically I dont want to get taken...
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    need help removing starter.....click noise is killing me..

    i have a '90 v6 4.3L Mercruiser on my bayliner.<br /><br />i think i have a starter problem (getting a click when i turn key)....<br /><br />so far i have:<br /><br />1)replaced the battery<br /><br />2)cleaned battery and terminal connections<br /><br />3)replaced the slave solenoid<br /><br...
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    does a clicking at the slave solenoid mean its bad?

    guys,<br /><br />as you may have read on my previous thread my 4.3L v6 (thunderbolt IV ignition) wont crank over. turn key and all i get is a click at the slave solenoid next to the 50 amp circut breaker. <br /><br />does the click mean its bad?<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />dave
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    4.3L Mercruiser V6 1990 won't start....Help!

    hi guys,<br /><br />pulled my boat out today and tried to start her, its a 1990 4.3L V6 Mercruiser with a Thunderbolt IV ignition. all im getting is a clicking noise. battery seems ok at 12volts. <br /><br />did some reading on the net and noticed that the clicking noise is coming from the slave...
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