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    newbie also with compression loss

    Yesterday, my 1986 Alpha One 205 (4.3L) suddenly reduced RPM with the throttle at max. While cruising with the throttle maxed, the RPM rolled back from 3000 to 1000 and so I started to nurse it home to the dock. The last ten minutes sounded rough with an occasional sound like one of the...
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    Newbie's questions after maiden voyage

    Lost my cherry today on a 1986 Regal Sebring bowrider with MerCruiser 4.3L Alpha sterndrive. Engine purred well, but I have two newbie questions: 1) While cruising at 3000 RPM, I think I could get more speed from the 205 HP motor if I changed the engine trim up or down. Can someone tell me what...
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    new guy clueless how to start 'er up?

    Glad to find this forum. Never had an inboard engine before. Just bought 1986 Regal Sebring 19' with a MerCruiser Alpha One 205 sterndrive. Put oil, gas and tranny fluid in it. It cranks but doesn't start. Any clues? Would appreciate any comments.
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