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Scott06 replied to the thread Running New Style Merc 6.2L DTS on a Pallet ???.

That's what I figured , so it needs to come out anyways should be able to set it up for test firing

Oct 24, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Running New Style Merc 6.2L DTS on a Pallet ???.

If you have to remove the DTS rigging anyways that would be easiest to run it out of the boat. Or are you keeping it for use with merc...

Oct 24, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Gm 4.3 blocks.

the 090M (m for metric) has metric fasteners on the starter, flywheel cover, and side motor mount holes. Don't ask me why GM mixed...

Oct 23, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..

this is a good point and good initial troubleshooting technique

Oct 23, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..

If you don’t have them get the factory manuals for both engine and drive. Has great info and procedures for stuff like doing the...

Oct 23, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread The easiest and most precise way to install a gimbal bearing.

I have used a piece of 3” sch40 pvc pipe almost a perfect match for the OD of the bearing and was laying around the garage

Oct 22, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread New engine installation.

there is no crushed area that is the casting of the OF housing. If you are talking about the oval looking hole near the tag, that’s...

Oct 22, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..

Plugs look a little rich but definitely in the normal range. did you adjust the throttle cable or idle speed screw or both?the throttle...

Oct 22, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Rebuilt my mercarb, now runs awfully.

Have you checked the fuel pressure? is the bowl over flowing , fuel dripping from boosters? Using the correct base gasket so there are...

Oct 22, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Whole series of weird, seemingly unrelated events on Mercruiser 5.0L/Bravo 3.

IF it over heated then it went away most likely the raw water intakes were covered with debris or weeds. Common issue where I boat

Oct 21, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread One last try.

I bought a big easy thinking I could get up slalom still couldn’t do it… I’m 53 but i could never slalom… two skis, wake board no pro…...

Oct 20, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread New engine installation.

Top hole is not used. Bottom hole goes into oil pressure gallery. On my mercruiser this has a T for the oil pressure switch and the oil...

Oct 20, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....

Obviously more pressure is better only water test under load will. luckily you have one of the easiest engines to drain , two drain plugs…

Oct 20, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread 4 cylinder pushrod cover replacement?.

As bondo states holding the gasket and cover vertical may be a pain. You could either put bolts in it to hold the gasket or glue the...

Oct 20, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..

I would verify your fuel pressure is ok and the regulator is still working ok. usually there is a gauge port on the regulator. Would...

Oct 20, 2025

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