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    Crusader 270 Ignition Problems

    Hey everyone, I have 2 issues going on, and hoped the answer might be with one of you! 1985 3207, twin Crusader 270s (350 v8) I'm having an electrical problem on my port engine, and it won't start the engine was running great Saturday, then all of a sudden died on me and won't restart. I can...
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    Crusader 270 Ignition Problems

    Hey everyone, I have 2 issues going on, and hoped the answer might be with one of you! 1985 3207, twin Crusader 270s (350 v8) I'm having an electrical problem on my port engine, and it won't start the engine was running great Saturday, then all of a sudden died on me and won't restart. I can...
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    Engine dies after 3-4 mins at low Idle

    Haven't had to post for advice in a while... apparently the boat thought I was due! Engine: 1983 Mecrusier 228, 305 v8, ~1550hrs Went out last weekend and while on plane cruising across the lake lost an engine, limped back on one and dung in the next day.. found my fuel pump was bad. I...
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    Separate Throttle and Shifter

    I've about had it with the quicksilver all in one throttle/shifter controls. I'm previously from the world of inboards, where you have a separate levers for the throttle and transmission, and I'd LOVE to be able to set the throttle and use a stand alone set of controls to shift like I've see it...
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    Correct Prop Nut

    Not sure if this is a prop question or should be in the Merc I/O section, so I'll post it in both until an admin moves it accordingly Boat is a 1968 Mark Twain, Merc160 straight 6 I believe it's the R drive Not sure how it happened, but last weekend I lost my prop while backing out of a slip...
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    Another Prop/RPM question

    I picked up an Regal 277 Commodore with twin 305's for a steal at the end of the year last year. Because of mechanical issues with the Stbd engine I wasn't able to do a full sea trial, and once fixed and in the water because of weather, life, and outdrive problems on the port I wasn't able to...
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    Vacuum Gauges

    Hello everyone I think I finally have caught up on all the show stopper problems with a new to me 83 Regal 277 with twin merc 228's and (new) counter rotating alpha one drives and can now start getting it to how I want it. I'm starting at the helm and checking all the gauges, lights, and...
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    Air conditioning options

    I'm looking to put an AC our big boat and am considering a few different options and am looking for some thoughts or opinions. As I see it, I have 3 options 1) Boat is already wired for a standard marine AC, but the previous owners pulled it and the pump because the condenser and pump were...
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    Changing shift cable at helm

    I'm finally on the last step of converting my port engine to counter rotating!!! Put on my new port outdrive, bellows, zincs, props, and outdrive shift cables (both engines for the replaceable stuff) and I thought I was good to go... I guess I missed the step where I need to change the...
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    Upper gone bad?

    Long story short, I'm trying to determine if I need a new upper unit to go with my new lower. I lost all shifting and cooling on my port engine, everything on the inside of the hull checked out so that made it something in the outdrive... according to some guys at the marina it seems like the...
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    Alpha one Gen 1 anode replacement

    Thought I'd replace my anodes and impellers this year since I have no clue the last time they were done on either engine... and of course it's turned into a little more of a head ache than I was hoping for. Apparently the previous owner didn't believe in preventative maintenance. The head for...
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    Starter and Outdrive problems related? PLEASE HELP!

    Hi everyone, It's been a bit since I've been around... which I suppose is a good thing, that means nothing has gone wrong! Until last weekend that is... I'll try to keep it brief but get it all in Put the big boat (3 Regal 277 w/ twin Merc 228s (305, 4bbl carb) and Alpha 1 drives) in last...
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    Surge breaks to electric break conversion

    Hello everyone, I just picked up a 277 Regal Commodore with a pretty nice tri-axle trailer the other week and am wondering if anyone's ever converted hydraulic surge breaks to electric breaks. I've pulled several trailers with surge breaks and several with electric (I have the truck, so I'm...
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    Regal AC location

    Hey everyone, I posted a few weeks ago about a regal 277 Commodore I was looking at... Well we bought it last week and live it so far! When I was looking I researched the thing to death, except the location of the AC unit and pump. The shop guy at skipper budds said that it worked (didn't have...
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    Merc 228 life and large boat performance

    Hello everyone, I'm looking at a 1987 Regal 277XL with twin 228's. The boat is 30' LOA, 10' beam, and weighs in at 8000 lbs. When new these boats came with all sorts of different power options, everything from twin 470's to twin 350's... my understanding is that the 228's are small block 305s...
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