Time for new exhaust manifolds. 77 Carver with the 351 mercruiser, log style manifolds. Seeing conversion packages from some of the suppliers to newer center elbow types. Any advantage to making the switch? it's actually cheaper to make the switch which makes me wonder..
Same story, replaced lower shift cable, found exhaust shutters remnants. Decided to replace, have moved motor forward enough to get the 4 bolts off y-pipe but y-pipe wont seperate from transom. Do have some slight twisting movement, but thats it. I'm assuming the whole thing needs to come off...
You guys did so good with my first question I thought i'd give you another. 1977 carver 25' Santa Cruz, 351, rebuilt Alpha(SE 106). Having water in cylinder issues. Was thinking exhaust manifold problems but we are getting water in both sides of block. Could both manifolds be to blame or are we...
Recently purchased 1977 2566 Santa Cruz. Just found this site and have learned tons allready. Lots of knowledge out there! Boat has a 351 ford with less than 50 hrs. and new aftermarket Alpha-1. Our problem lies in the wiring at the lower helm. It's a mess from previous owners adding and...
