So just to update
Yes I did change the impeller in the outdrive did plugs wires cap rotor points as well Cleaned and rebuilt the carb
The boat ran well for about 45min wot we stopped did some swimming was there for 3+ hours
On the way back in after about 5min of running wot it...
Hey everyone I picked up a boat last year a 1975? 20fter. This boat has the mercruiser 188 in it.
I had it out a few times just short runs
But when I took it out for a long run it died on me ( under power and running 50mph the engine just stoped) and would not restart.
I originally...
Hey everyone I have a 1977 302 v8 in my boat. I would like to order an new water pump for the out drive. But I know nothing about this engine/ out drive combo I do have the serial number off the outdrive.
4457217. Can anyone help me I’d what outdrive it is and what part number the water...
Thanks for the reply.
The boat is 21ft long And that’s kinda what I was thinking I don’t want to go to crazy but a 4 barrel carb and intake manifold and maybe an electric fuel pump.
I’d also kinda like to get rid of the points as well but I’m having trouble finding the proper conversation kits
Hello everyone I bought a boat that has a 1977 302 188hp.
I know merc has not used ford since the 70s so I know that the engine is the one that come with the boat. I know nothing about this engine as far as hours repairs etc. parts don’t seem to be hard to find. I have a 4.3l and...
Hey everyone I have a 1989 19’ tempest it have a 4.3l and alpha 1 drive
I recently replaced the engine due to a cracked block
the problem I’m having is. I can’t for the life of me seem to get the back of the engine and the gimbal housing to line up In order to install the out drive
I have...
Hey every one I have a 1989 19’ tempest with a 4.3l and alpha1 drive.
im replacing the engine and want to replace the water pump and gaskets in the outdrive
the problem I’m having is the spot where the serial number should be has been wore off
behind it is a number but I’m not sure if...
Hello everyone so my boat an 1989 19’ tempest has a 4.3 l mercruiser engine Last fall I paid to have it winterized This year I took it out of storage and it has a cracked block So I’ve been on the hunt for a new engine. I’ve found a industrial 4.3 l Vortec engine my engine in non...
Hey there someone please help me understand what the numbers on the side of my prop mean. These are the only numbers I can find. I know the 17p is pitch what are the rest.
48-79572a4 17p
hey every one. I have an 80s 19ft tempest with a 4.3 Mercruiser and Alpha 1 out drive. I’m having 3 issues
1. When I first start the boat up the exhaust smells like burnt oil for a min or two
2. I don’t think my tach works but it seems the more gas I give it the slower it gos now you...
Hey every one what does every one use for trim fluid. I was reading some use 10w30 and some use brake fluid
Whats in there now looks like regular oil but there was very little oil? I’m the tank. The guy I or the boat from said he changed the Lines and I assume he did it wrong...
