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  1. kghost

    Good or bad idea?

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    V6 Vortec Mercruiser I/O lack of proper winterization.

    Guy bought this boat after being told it was not winterized and was hoping it was only the obvious, both exhaust manifolds were visibly cracked. see images.......... Pic one after intake was removed. Pic 2 is the left side of block under head. Pic 3 is the right side of block under head. Who...
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    For all you 470 GUYS..............

    Look here... deal of a lifetime if you ask me!! http://worcester.craigslist.org/bpo/5646207677.html
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    Whats wrong with the site

    A chronic box keeps popping up asking for credentials. user name and password.... Please check it out very annoying
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    How a 4 stoke works in 3D

    Link to you tube video...Clean link!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9tfIfwlmz8&feature=youtu.be
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    Thunderbolt V and the interuptor switch

    Working on a friends 5.7 1997 4bbl with thunderbolt V (NO KNOCK SENSOR). Alpha 1 Gen II One of the white with green stripe wire coming from the module connector is the one that goes to the shift interrupter switch. He says when the switch is connected properly that the motor will not start and...
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    McGill old style Interrupter switches

    Does anyone have any previous style interrupter switches for sale? Large black micro switch with roller at end of the arm. And not the $80.00 on Ebay!! Let me know...I need a couple spares for my own boat. Or a equivalent alternative. Thanks
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    Shifting out of forward gear Not actuating the interrupter "sometimes"

    I have had several people tell me over the last couple of years that when shifting out of forward (not reverse) the interrupter switch is not always activated. I have even seen this with my own boat. Now I have replaced hundreds of short shift cables and never have a problem setting them up for...
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    My turn, Idle issue on a rochester 4 bbl 1986 350

    My friend just purchased a brand new 29 year old 18 ft checkmate with a 350 260 hp mercruiser. only 20 hours of use and garage kept the whole time. Show room condition. I have gone thru everything and it stats and runs very good. I replaced the carb base gasket and needle and seat and...
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    Got to love Central New England

    Well As many know I live in Central Mass, So far in less than one weeks time we have received over 48 inches of snow........ I must say I am about done with it.........and to top it all off temperatures are hovering around ZERO with below Zero wind chills.......... I am not sure where the...
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    7/8-20 helicoil repair kit Rochester carb

    I am wondering if anyone might have a 7/8-20 helicoil repair kit. I need the tap and one thread insert to repair a Rochester Quadrajet fuel inlet. I would like to borrow the tap and I will pay for the insert. Please let me know. Thanks
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    difference between 160 and 143 thrmostat for alpha I gen II 350 mag freshwater cooled

    I have been working on a 1994 350 mag fresh water cooled mercruiser Alpha I Gen II Used in fresh water only Boat had a boat load of issues due to bad workmanship and total moranic work..... The last thing I was chasing was a over heat issue. 1. No gauge reading...............lost thermosts...
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    Need a MR-alpha one gen 1 prop shaft

    Hey guys, anyone got a good STRAIGHT prop shaft you may want to let go cheap? My friend bent his this last weekend so I am trying to help him find one before he leaves on vaca two weeks from now with his boat........
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    Battery Wing nut tool

    Well I finally got tired of using odd wrenches, pliers and what ever was handy to tighten and loosen those dam wing nuts on my batteries. I made a tool...... opinions? See attached.
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    Needed, Alpha 1 gen 1 1.50:1 upper gear housing complete.

    My Turn, My friend lost his upper gear case (bearing failed and took out the gears) Needs a complete rebuild. Took it apart yesterday and we are on the hunt for a replacement upper. NO SEI stuff only real Mercruiser. I am wondering if anyone has a good to great condition complete alpha 1 gen 1...
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    OK my turn for advice, 350 mercruiser inboard ski boat

    Ok so it is my turn for some advice, My friends boat, 1996 ski boat 20 ft (fresh water lake, no salt water) rebiult motor installed by me and carb rebiult by me in 2001, No issues for the last 10 years. Last week (been in use for the last month) was using boat and started hearing a wierd...
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    1976 mercury inlibne six service maunal (link) if possible.

    Hey guys, Any of you have a link to aquire the mercury service manuls for a inline six 115 mercury outboard... Try to help out a friend who just purchased a older boat with this motor. I typically participate ont he mercruiser forum so not to familiar with the outboard forum.. Thanks
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    need 1976 mercury outboard service manual for a 115 inline six

    Hey guys, Any of you have a link to aquire the mercury service manuls for a inline six 115 mercury outboard... Thanks
  19. kghost

    Need two merc carb parts

    I was winerizing a friends boat yesterday and found two pieces missing from the carb and could not find them in the boat. Dont know how long they have been missing......... The linkage piece that the main idle screw rests on and the screw that holds it in place is what is missing. The choke...
  20. kghost

    To those who feel the need to respond to EVERY POST

    I would like to express my opinion about a few here who feel the need to "ADD THIER TWO CENTS" on almost every post no matter what the subject matter and there personal experience and/or lack there of. 1. Learn how to spell 2. Learn proper english grammar 3. Stay on subject and do not offer...
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