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    Mercury Axius questions

    Hi, need someone knowledgeable on the axius systems to give me some info. Long story short: lots of parts for the gen 1 system are NLA. I can still get TVMs and CCMs for the gen 2 system. Then there is also the axius joystick piloting (gen 3), joystick piloting (gen 4), and joystick piloting V2...
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    Quick tricks to diagnose prestolite BID?

    Hello, dealing with a backfire on a 7.4GL with prestolite BID system. Is there any way to test the individual components to figure out the faulty one? The engine backfires through the carb like crazy when under power. Or is it time to go to a different system? Thanks
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    Mercruiser 3.0 flooding

    Hello I have what seems like a common problem but I couldn't find a solution. So anyways I ran my engine (2000 3.0) after a carb rebuild. First time after rebuild fired up, no issues, runs great. Ran it the next day, to make sure before going out boating, and it ran great for 15 mins or so and...
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    what do I do before cranking up a 115 opti that was sitting a while

    aha! now I have found something... All the plugs are like this. with the sooty band on the insulator. Are they SUPPOSED to be like this??? IMO not... Would that cause the misfiring? Anyways the injectors are out and there's only 3 of them and they are like $20 each to clean so I will do that and...
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    what paint colour is a 2008 df200?

    title says it all. What colour is the lower and upper cowling on a 2008 DF 200? I see three different ones that have different names that mean the same thing!
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Thumping in exhaust

    Hello My 3.0 is making funny noises, most noticeably a clacking from the camshaft area it seems and a thumping in the exhaust. Have a look at the video. It ran like crap above 3800 rpm on the first time out this year, then it started running like crap at idle. I swapped out the plugs and it got...
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    dent in my aluminum boat, how do I go about fixing it?

    Hello I am sure this has been asked a bunch of times, but i'd like some specific advice. My boat has a dent (not really a dent but bent in area from the previous owner constantly slamming the boat into the trailer bunks). He tried to silicone the crap out of those rivets, but of course, that's...
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    OMC prop on a merc?

    Hello Was looking around for some props for my 115 opti, found an OMC 13x19 in decent shape. Will it fit and what mods may be needed to make it fit? Can the hub be changed out in it maybe to work on my motor? What about a universal hub, does such a thing even exist? Thanks
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    where do I get parts for CONTROLS?

    Hello Bought a boat with a busted off control handle (yes its got other issues too, lets not get started on that). I can find parts for the engine all over the place, but not for controls! Where do I find parts for controls? Could someone maybe share a link? Anywhere where I could at least get...
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    what do I do before cranking up a 115 opti that was sitting a while

    Hello I bought a boat with a 2010 115 optimax. Before I run the engine, what should I do? The engine sat for maybe a year or so and I heard of bad things happening after starting these engines after sitting a while. Any advice appreciated, I don't want this engine to blow up!:rolleyes:
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    Alternatives for 7.4 mpi vdrives?

    Hello, I am thinking of buying a boat (2001) with original engines. I am pretty sure both engines are toast, and the price is therefore proportional. What engines would be best for it? I could rebuild the engines in it, or switch to a different engine. As for switching to another engine, I want...
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    How do I check for a rotted stringers?

    Hello I want to check my boat for rotten stringers. I know the transom is good, but not so sure about the stringers. i was thinking about replacing the deck, so I might as well check the stringers. BTW where is the best place to get fiberglass stuff? Crappy tire charges $30 for a little square...
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    What drive did this have or i should put on?

    Hello It is now the time when el cheapo (me) starts looking for another boat to wrench on. I found a good looking boat, 2003 larson 310 cabrio on a trailer, but both drives are missing. They where mercruiser drives, but alpha or bravo? I, II or III? I heard there is a way to find out by looking...
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    PA Salvage title?

    I don't know if I am posting in the right place, but this one seems to be the most correct to me. I am thinking about getting another boat from the auction yard, "upgrading" so to speak. I will be taking north across the border, but here is the thing: the boat has a salvage title. Now don't...
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    Any ideas from pros what this engine is?

    Yeah, I know, it looks like crap, but what engine is this? I know that it is a vdrive or an inboard, but whats the difference between those two? (im a sterndrive guy). year is 1997 on those engines. What is the hp of those engines, are they carb, or efi? Thanks:)
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