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    Forum challenged...

    Haven't used the forums for a while and see things are different. I can log in, but can't see any of my previous posts. If I click on Messages in my login name dropdown I'll get an access denied" message. How do I get back to where I was? Thanks, ...bill
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    Adding fuel flow sensor to NMEA 2000

    Boat has 2 5.7L Mercruisers with 2 separate tanks. Want to add fuel flow sensors and display the info on a Raymarine C120 (classic) display. I know the C120 is older, but with the latest firmware it can display flow sensor PGN's via NMEA 2000. I figured out how to connect the C120 to a NMEA 2000...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L stumbles backfires after 40 mins

    Epilogue. Update from the weekend cruise. In a word, fantastic. 45 non-stop nautical miles Saturday in Puget Sound running hard for 2.5 hours. Never skipped a beat. Ride home Sunday was another 45 nautical miles and 2.5 hours, also uneventful. Root cause of the problem: both ignition coils were...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L stumbles backfires after 40 mins

    This is followup to a topic I started about a year ago: You can read the old post here http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10269568-mercruiser-twin-inboards-backfire-stumble A quick overview... Twin Mercruiser 5.7l's of 1997...
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    Mercruiser or aftermarket engine heat exchanger?

    5.7L Mercruiser inboards, 1997 vintage. Full closed fresh water system. Rear mounted heat exchanger. While recently replacing exhaust manifolds and risers, decided to remove the engine heat exchanger and have it cleaned and pressure tested. It looked nice, but radiator shop said 2 tubes leaked...
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    Mercruiser stainless risers

    At the risk of creating yet another riser question, here goes. Boat has twin 5.7L Mercruiser engines. 1996 vintage. Has the stainless risers. Freshwater (heat exchanger) cooled. Boat is in salt water 24/7. Like others, the manifold/riser connection leaked. Year ago, replaced the gaskets with...
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    Do I need an ECLI if installing an isolation transformer?

    I'm installing an isolation transformer on a vintage 40 foot Chris Craft. Currently, boat has a port and a starboard shore power receptacle, each 30A. AC panel has a breaker with polarity indication for each shore power connection with a lockout slider that only allows on shore connection at a...
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    Mercruiser twin inboards backfire/stumble

    Hi all. New here. I've read as much as I could get my eyes onto trying to solve this problem. I'm admitting partial defeat posting here as I pride myself at solving difficult problems. However, I don't know everything... This is longwinded, but thought I?d get as much info out as I can at once...
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