Hi...what can you guys tell me about the mercruiser 190 (224cid) engine? Please don't hold back....give it to me straight. ...lol. All info and opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I believe this has the aluminum block.
Well..I got the new motor out today. From doing my homework, talking with you guys, and reading other forums, I was looking to run 65 mph. We took it out today..put a 25 Mirage Plus on it...and would you believe it went 65.3 mph on the GPS !!!! Im serious...what a guess !! Anyways..it did this...
Changing motor over...both big block mercruisers. Old motor is a 1988 7.4L with the oil cooler on the lower side of block (rh lower if standing in front of it). New 502 Mag had (1990) oil cooler in back. I'm running my cooler the same way it was on the original motor. I'm looking for a part...
502 Mag...Holley 800 cfm carb (9022)..mechanical holley fuel pump. Where does the overflow (i think thats what its called) tube on the fuel pump connect to on the carb ? The only port I saw on the carb had a hose going to it from the electric choke. I really didnt see anywhere to connect the...
502 Mag mercruiser. Rebuilding the raw water pump. If I stand in front of the engine..it rotates clockwise (RH rotation). I have been told marine engines are described from BEHIND the engine. Would that make it a LH rotation motor ? I'm trying to figure out which fitting my transom hose connects...
Hopefully this is an easy one for you guys. 7.4 Mercruiser..removed stock alternator (a few wires going to it )..replaced with a new one wire alternator. I'm running a new wire from "hot post" on alternator to the positive on the battery. Question is...what wires do I hook together from that...
Ok..got the new engine done. 512 hp on the dyno. Now, what engine coupler to run ? I have a 502 Mag (Gen 4 ) and a Bravo 1. There are numerous choices out there. I need a tough one thats gonna last. Just getting everyones opinion. Don..care to chime in with your choice pleeeeeze ? Thanks.
Ok, remember in the winter when I told you guys I was gonna pull the 454 ci in my Chris-Craft Limited, and put in a warmed up 502 Mag ? Well, Im getting ready to pull the old motor, and I need to know which motor mount bolts to pull. Is it the single one on each side on the top of the stringer...
I'm hoping Don will take the reigns on this question..but I'd appreciate any info from all you guys. I have a Merc 454 in my boat now (26' Chris-Craft limited). I just purchased a 1991 502 Mag from a good friend of mine, that is in perfect shape, which I plan on doing a few horsepower upgrades...
I'm kinda new to all this..so I have 2 easy questions for you guys. First, is a boat measured with or without the ski/swim platform ? I have a 1988 Chris Craft Limited 245. The book says its 24' 6". It has a built in (factory) swim platform (looks like part of the boat), and if I measure it from...
Ok...had first major problem today with my boat. Would appreciate some feedback from you experts. We are out on the lake..I jump on the throttle, getting the boat on plane. Now we are cruising along good. My daughters say "dad, water is shooting out from under the engine bay covers". I look back...
Does anybody know where I can get an owners manual, and wiring diagram for my new toy ? I love this boat !! Are there any good manuals on the Mercruiser 7.4L thats in it ? Thanks.
(1988 Chris Craft 245 Limited)
I'm pretty new to all of this..so bare with me..lol. I just bought a sweet 1988 Chris Craft 245 Limited. It has a 7.4L and a Bravo one. My question is : The numbers for the prop mean higher number = more top end ? Lower number means more oomph outta the water ? Or is this number the props pitch...
