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    Trim Sender Troubleshooting

    I am having trouble with getting my trim gauge to work. The engine is a 4.3 Mercruiser Alpha 1. I just had the sender and trim limit switch replaced. The marine mechanic said that the gauge was also faulty. I said I could tackle replacing it. I put in a new gauge connecting the power...
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    keel pad replacement

    Anyone know where I can find a replacement keel pad for my trailer? I have attached a picture as to what it looks like. Thanks for anyone's help.
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    96 Wave Venture 700 Carb question

    Is there a carb identification number stamped on it somewhere? I know that I have dual SBN38s because of the square fuel pumps and also the six bolts attaching the airbox. I would like to also know which needle and seat the carb has in it. Is it a 1.5? Thanks for anyone's help. I will be...
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    96 Wave Venture 700

    This ski is bogging out of the hole. Bogs for 10seconds and then takes off fine. I changed plugs and fuel filter. I also emptied fuel tank and put in Shell V-Power. Compression is good at 138 in each cylinder. Is this a fuel pump issue or do I need a carb rebuild? Does Sea Foam help in an...
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    Exhaust flaps

    Ran my 4.3 liter Mercruiser on muffs this morning and noticed a rattling sound at idle. I have searched thru this forum and it seems as though maybe the exhaust flappers are rattling. The noise is coming from the rear area by the driveshaft. Is it bad to run with this rattle? From what I...
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    Carb Problem?

    Have a 1989 Mercruiser 4.3 liter with the Mercarb on it. I read Don's post on fuel problems. The problem I am having is the boat runs fine on muffs but when I get it in the water it dies when trying to get the boat on a plane. It idles fine and starts fine. The carb was rebuilt by my neighbor...
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    Carb Rebuild

    I have a 1989 Rinker with a 4.3 liter (262 CID) Mercruiser. The motor starts and idles fine. Around 4000 rpm it has some hesitation. If you push the throttle up it then speeds up fine. I have changed the fuel filter. The carb that is on the motor is a mercarb 2 barrel with the number...
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    Rebuild cost?

    My 4.3 liter Mercruiser has water in the oil. Probably a cracked block. Can someone tell me what the average price of a rebuild if I take this to a marina? I know it depends on what is wrong. Cost of a longblock or a shortblock with labor? I just want to know before I go to the marina. Thanks.
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    water in engine oil

    I am new to this forum and did try to search for a solution. I just pulled my 1989 Rinker out of the garage to start for the first time this season. I have wintererized the boat for the past 5 years myself. I checked the oil before attempting to start and I saw what looked like some...
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