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Got a set of Lenco 12x12 edge mount trim tabs for the boat yesterday. The thing is, I had to get them on the boat before the wife saw them. So after reading the instructions thoroughly, I started on it at 1 am last night while she was asleep. The install was easy. Just had to triple check where...
Yep, it's mE again.
To refresh your memory I have a:
1986 Mercruiser 5.7. (Brand new) with an Alpha 1 outdrive
Raw water cooled.
I had it out this weekend, and it runs great below the 4000 rpm range(Temp below 170), but when I open it wide open it over heats (temp above 200-220), and I have...
I just got a new 5.7 put in my boat. And the shop says my Risers are hotter than they should be and are working on the issue now. So I'm just double checking what the issue may be.
They replaced the impeller already and the issue is still there. The motor still has the old water pump on it...