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    1998 5.0 2bbl alpha bad cylinder

    hey guys, I picked up a complete 1998 5.0 alpha gen II driveline to use in a 1966 formula jr project I have. motor was described as in running condition but had one cylinder that was low on compression it's a salt/brackish raw water cooled motor with 800hrs on it. I ran a compression check and...
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    removing an exhaust riser extension?

    I just bought a complete 1998 5.0l alpha I gen II driveline from a deckboat. it has 3" riser extensions on it. the boat I will be putting it in doesn't need the extensions, and will not fit with them on. what else needs to change when I pull off the extensions??
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    Help - My Wife Is Going To Fall Out Of Our Q7i

    I have this same problem with my 2010 q7i with no tower, no tabs. it's got the 5.0 in it though. I feel it more so with right hand turns than left. I was planning to get tabs to try to improve the problem as my wife gets absolutely petrified with the boat when this happens. I know this is an old...
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    Q7 SSi handling issues??

    hey guys, i just got back from a great weekend at the lake that was marred by one issue. I had 4 adults and one child on the boat and towing two people on a tube. I went into a right hand turn about 25-28 mph when the boat rolled right up on it's side. I've had it do this same thing to me many...
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    troubleshooting thunderbolt V issue

    Hey guys, I'm helping out with a boat project my uncle has. It's a 1996 crownline that he bought with the engine pulled due to a cracked block and soft floors. He replaced the floors and bought a rebuilt 5.7l marine long block and we have swapped everything over(carbureted motor). We got...
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    convert a 2010 220hp 5.0 to MPI??

    Hey guys, I HATE the TKS 5.0 system on my 2010 motor it never starts right. I would like to get into an EFI system. I have found a complete 2000 5.0mpi engine with everything locally.... 1. would this be a viable swap?? 2. are there different versions of the injection system for 5.0's, 3...
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    fitted full boat covers??

    Hey guys, my boat came with the bow and cockpit cover. the front of the boat is becoming soaked in water because it all runs down the windshield under the bow cover. I'm looking to get a fitted full cover, any recommendations??
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    tahoe Q7i questions

    Hey guys, first post so a little background. I purchased a leftover 2010 tahoe Q7i last summer. it was a zero time brand new boat. got a good deal on it as it had some showroom wear on the interior. all pieces with wear are being replaced for this spring at no charge (obviously). its a 5.0 TKS...
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