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    Seized engine

    update. i got the engine to turn!!! ty one more question - when reinstalling the lower unit, do I need to use a sealant?
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    Seized engine

    What’s “prob”?
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    Seized engine

    Thank you. It’s nearly unbelievable or a case of really bad luck.
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    Seized engine

    Thank you for the reply 1) Batteries are charged 2) I haven’t checked the cables but will do 3) starter engages and I get one clunk 4) I cannot turn the motor with plugs out 5) I did spay some PB blaster and let it sit for couple of days. Still not turning. I’m using a crowbar at the fly...
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    Seized engine

    No. Everything looks normal.
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    Seized engine

    2016 383 stroker with 20 hours Last years I ran the boat from the marina to the ramp with no issue. brought the boat to the house drained the water from the manifolds, block and stored it. This is year the engine is locked up. Is that possible? I removed the lower unit and the engine is...
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    lower unit hose

    hello, I have a 1998 350 mercruiser with Alpha one outdrive I noticed the lower unit reservoir is empty and the oil is in the bilge. I saw the hose that connects to the lower unit from the reservoir (on the back of the engine) is loose. what's the best way to get back in there and make...
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    Distributor

    have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 When installing the distributor shaft do I want the engine on tdc or at 10 degree?
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    Stall at WTO

    Good afternoon I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 New rotor, new plugs and wires. The distributor was replaced last year It runs great at idle and when I slowly accelerate/rave it up in neutral. When at WTO it stalls and knocks. I believe the...
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    Motor and distributor rotation

    I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 Is it a right (clockwise) or left (counter clockwise) hand rotation? Thanks in advance Claudio
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    Timing and gap

    Good evening, I am in need of the following info: timing procedures and spark plug gap. I purchased ac delco plugs ( mr43lts) I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 Thanks Claudio
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    Performance

    I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial Sterndrive OL153367 at the moment I have all stock parts but I would like to improve performance (top speed). what are some parts I should (if any) look in to changing?
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    Not getting out of the hole

    I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 the boat sounds great it runs good at low speed however this weekend I had two extra small people on the boat and it would not get out of the hole. when it was at full throttle it felt like it was only at 1/2...
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    Tps

    I have a 1998 mercuries 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 Are there specific steps to replacing the tps? Is there an adjustment?
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    Fuel Injector

    1998 Mercruiser 350 EFI MPI Engine Serial OL067176 Sterndrive OL153367 I lost number 7 fuel injector today. due to the upcoming holiday weekend I am afraid I will not be able to find one available. is there a car fuel injector that cross references? I know that's not right, but I need to...
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