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  1. Johnc3211

    Mercruiser power steering cooler

    While looking for a power steering cooler for my 93 5.7 I came across a "MR COOL" line of coolers. Looks like a direct replacement for mine. Anyone have any knowledge of this brand?
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    Another steering question

    I plan to replace my rack and pinion cable this spring. I also came across a good used tilt setup. My question is should the pinion housing assembly be replaced with the new cable, or do they not really wear? I have seen new cable kits with the pinion housing assembly included for only a little...
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    Looking for replacement bimini

    I have a 93 250 Express Cruiser with the factory Bimini top falling apart. I thought about getting a universal Bimini that was a little longer to add shade when fishing. We stay on the boat when we go to the lake and like the factory top and side curtains when the weather is bad as the cockpit...
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    5.7 Hard starting after sitting!

    I have a 93 250 EC with a 5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen 2. Over last winter I rebuilt the Weber 4 barrel carb. Last year it was sucking down the gas and finicky to start cold or hot. This summer it got noticably better fuel economy and gained some WOT rpm. We keep it in a marina on Lake Erie which...
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    5.7L remote oil filter kit

    Been looking to add a remote oil filter setup to my 93 5.7 Mercruiser. The Mercury parts book shows 2 different setups for my serial number engine. Mine has the ignition module on the distributor so it takes a setup with a different kind of cast housing on the bottom of motor. It actually has 2...
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    90's Express Cruiser thread!!!

    I have a 93 250 Express Cruiser. Is there a thread on here that I can check out that might have threads related to my boat? Thanks
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    5.7 intermitant start when key is released?

    My 1993 250 EC is giving me fits. I dock it at a marina on Lake Erie. I rebuilt the carb (Weber AFB) and put in new plugs this spring. I replaced the ignition switch a couple years ago because old switch was hard to get key in. Ocasionally over the last 2 years when you try to start -nothing, no...
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    Wet spot in cabin floor!

    I've got a 93 250 EC with a small wet spot near the middle of the cabin floor. I have had standing water in that area twice before. In 2021 while on the trailer in driveway I was working on outdrive and had the trailer jack low to raise outdrive up. It rained and my forward bilge pump switch...
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    5.7 remote oil filter

    I have a 93 250 EC with a 5.7 Alpha 1 gen 2. After making another mess in the bilge I am thinking of getting a remote oil filter kit for it. I have sourced a couple of used complete mercruiser assemblies. The mount for the filter attaches to the port exhaust riser above the valve cover. My...
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    Carburetor choke fast idle?

    I have a 93 250 EC with a 5.7 Alpha 1 gen2. We have owned it for a couple years and kept it at a marina on Lake Erie last year. Ran good but was a little hard to start at times. It has a Weber (Carter AFB) 4 bbl. I got a rebuild kit and was studying the linkages before disassembly and noticed...
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    Adjusting axle load with hitch?

    I have a 1993 Sea Ray 250 Express Cruiser on a Load Rite aluminum tandem axle trailer. I picked it up 2 years ago, about this time. I live in Akron Ohio and bought the boat at a RV dealer in Syracuse NY. I ended up renting a U-Haul truck to get it home with no problems. I tow it with a 2021 Ram...
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    Questions about keeping a boat docked all season.

    I have a 93 250 EC that we are keeping on Lake Erie this season. Just got it last year. Just got the bottom painted and getting ready to put in next week. My boat seems to have most of the optional equipment, shore power, shore water, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, hot water tank, and...
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    New prop suggestions!!

    Have a 93 250 Express Cruiser that I am keeping on Lake Erie this summer. It has 5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen 2. It has a 15 1/4 x 15 Michigan Wheel Vortex aluminum prop. I can only get 4200 RPM WOT. Planning on mostly fishing and cruising around. I am thinking I need new prop to get RPM up...
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    New owner first Sea Ray

    First time Sea Ray owner. Bought 1993 Express Cruiser 250 late last fall. 260 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2. Bought it at an RV dealer and did not get a test ride, but ran on muffs. Price was too good to pass up. I am in Northern Ohio and intend to keep the boat at a marina. Since I don't know the...
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