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  1. Bob C

    Ignition Will Not Fire Until Key Released

    Engines and all ignition components are like new. Had a hard time starting the port engine until I realized it starts right up after I release the key from cranking mode and the key goes into just the running position on the switch; and the engine starts? Thinking the ignition switch? Starboard...
  2. Bob C

    Huron & Vermillion Ohio Marinas

    Hi, We plan to be around these ports for the first time in mid August. There seems like lots of Marina choices and they all look good. Does anyone have any favourites, quiet Family oriented? Hopefully within walking to the Town Centers. Thanks Bob
  3. Bob C

    Leamington Breakwater Claims 3

    This is a very sad story, 3 young people killed off Leamington ON. http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Boat+crash+victim+generous+young+mourners+told/4931982/story.html http://mix967.ca/2011/06/friends-lost-in-leamington-boat-crash-video/
  4. Bob C

    Sugarloaf Marina Pt Colborne ON

    We visited this Marina last week and found it may have been a great Marina; but sadly lacks now. Very disappointing. Hopefully the Municipal Crew that operate it will grow some enthusiasm!! Thought I would do this post so others are not let down, fore warned is fore armed!!
  5. Bob C

    Tilt & Trim Quit Working

    Hi, Sorry to waste everybodies time, my stupidity... Found I had reversed the slave wires on the starboard relay, causing all the faults I talked about below. Life is good, launch tomorrow, Finally. Boy, thought I was all done and ready to enjoy the summer ... but I just replaced the relays...
  6. Bob C

    Lubricating Alpha 1 Bell Housing Swivel Pins?

    Good day, I would appreciate any hints on how to grease the upper and lower swivel pins in the Alpha 1 bell housing. The Mercruiser Alpha "Operation and Maintenance Manual" states " Lubricate upper swivel pin, both hinge pins and gimbal bearing with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant". Well for the life of...
  7. Bob C

    After Market vs OEM Parts

    Hi, I am just in the process of doing some preventative maintenace on Alpha Drives. I was ordering parts and saw there is a big difference in price between Mercruiser and Aftermarket parts. I would not have been surprised to see a small difference but water pumps kits, fasteners and gaskets...
  8. Bob C

    Ground Wire to Transom Plug Fitting

    Hi, On my 1990 Searay 27' Sundancer with twin 4.3s I have always seen a green insulated, about 18ga wire go down the inside transom and appeared to be screwed to the brass bilge garboard, drain plug fitting. I always assumed it was another ground system to fight galvanic corrosion. Yesterday...
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