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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Getting my boat going and had to evict some mice from inside the outboard (I learned for next winter...). It starts with choke on, but wont run without the choke. Pulled the cover off and it looks I am missing a flame arrestor or filter... I can see straight to the choke valve. Am I missing some...
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    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    Sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine. Happens at most speeds above idle and tends to go away with time. Power steering pump? Here is a video of the noise This is what it sounds like at idle or slightly above The "smoke" is just steam from old fogging oil/lube and water...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Been rehabbing a 1986 Carver Santa Cruz and got the engine running and was testing the cooling system and it leaked a ton. Most were due to loose hoses, but I think I found a crack in the block. Just want to confirm this is not a seam where there should be a gasket that may have failed and it is...
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    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. Doing a lot to rehab it, but wanted to keep the Carver specific stuff here. Looking for some advice on a few things. 1. I filed up the water tank and turned on (installed fuse) the pump...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. I am rebuilding the outdrive and have already rebuilt the carb. Engine runs great, but I need some advice on a few things. 1. Where do you drain the oil? Where is the oil dip stick? What...
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Been working on my 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' and it ran great... for the most part... last season, but I need help figuring out an issue. It starts fine, runs fine, but after about 5 minutes at cruising speed (1/2 to 3/4 throttle) it starts stumbling. If I throttle down and then bring it back...
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    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    I have a 1989 Bayliner Trophy and the center neutral button on the Throttle control is missing (was missing when I got it). Any idea where I could get a replacement? Can't find one online anywhere. Engine is 5.8L Omc Here is a picture of what I'm looking for:
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    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    Is there a way to drain down the fresh water tank for the winter on these? I think its 13 gallons. If not I think I am going to add a 12v water pump for the sink and to help drain it. Anyone know what size the existing water lines are?
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    What size trailer winch?

    I have a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 2459 that weights about 4000lbs. My cable trailer winch just snapped and looking at replacements they only go up to 3000lbs. Is that sufficient to pull it up on the trailer? Is not lifting it vertically... so not sure how these are rated. Also how strong is the...
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    1989 OMC 5.8L Stern Drive, Rough Starts

    Just fixed my shifting issue and now I noticed that the engine seems to crank a bit too long before starting and dies going into gear at first, before warmed up for a bit. I would like to troubleshoot this, what should I be checking? My guess is a distributor/ignition issue as I checked all gas...
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    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    I am trying to add a second battery to my 1989 Bayliner Trophy 2459 and I'm trying to figure the best way to wire it up. Currently I have a starting battery and a deep cycle battery. I would like the starting battery to only be hooked up to engine (alternator, starter, coil, etc...) and the...
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    1989 Bayliner Trophy, Hydraulic line for trim replacement

    The starboard side trim plate hydraulic hose sprung a leak on my 1989 Bayliner Trophy, What kinda of hose is used to replace this? Looks like fuel line to me, but not sure fuel line can stand up to hydraulic pressure. Thanks!
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    Mercury 3.6hp Two Stroke, How to chain lower oil?

    I recently received a seized up very old Mercury 3.6hp two stroke outboard, not sure of the model number. I cleaned out the carb and freed up the motor, but I saw some oil by the lower and would like to make sure its sealed and full of gear oil. Where is the drain and fill and what is the...
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    Just acquired a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' Cuddy Cabin, which has real rough gel coat. After doing a ton of research I decided my best bet is to paint, instead of gel coat, below the bumper line. I have painted a lot of automotive applications before (HVLP spray gun -...
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    1989 Trophy 24' - Jetski Lift Project

    So I just purchased a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' cuddy cabin and my game plan is to mount and carry my jetski on the rear of it as well as be able to launch it from the boat. Preliminary thoughts are using a "truck crane" and sling while adding a support system inside the rear of the transom. I am...
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    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    I recently purchased a 1989 Bayliner Trophy with a OMC 5.8L stern drive (Model # 584APRMED) and a cobra outdrive. It does not currently run, but most likely due to sitting from previous owner not fixing the common shifting issue (sat for a year or so now, maybe two). I have read up on fixing the...
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