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  1. 1994almeida

    Volvo 5.0 GI low idle

    I have a Year 1999 Volvo Penta 5,0 Gi (TBI), with SX Gear, which dies below 1 000 rpm, when cold. During the start I have to put the throttle a little forward and maintain it in order to reach 1000 rpm or more. When the engine warms he runs properly at idle speed +/- 700 rpm. As I know on this...
  2. 1994almeida

    Volvo Penta 5,0 Gi

    On my 1999 Volvo Penta 5,0 Gi, with SX Gear, when I put my hands on the lower unit and make force up and down I detect one gap apparently between the trim cylinders and the transom unit. Is this gap a normal occurrence? Could be a problem? There are any limits? Thanks
  3. 1994almeida

    Sea Ray 220 BR Select

    I am looking to purchase 1995 Sea Ray 220 BR Signature Select boat. I would like to know were can I find information about the freeboard of this boat, because I will use it on sea waters (calm, but could happen 4 ? 5 ft waves). How is this boat on sea waters? Thanks, Almeida
  4. 1994almeida

    Shift Interrupt Switch

    Hi On my 1997 MCM V6 4,3 LX GEN + when I shift into forward or reverse gear, the engine fails, because the Shift Interrupt Switch doesn?t return to his neutral and normal position. The Switch maintains pressed. I lubricate the zone, but the problem maintains. What could be the problem? If I...
  5. 1994almeida

    4.3 LX Exhaust Manifold

    HI On my 1997 MCM V6 4,3 LX GEN + , used in salt water during 6 month a year, I have one piece Exhaust Manifold P/N 807293A2. This type of manifold doesn’t have risers so I can’t clean out the ports, flush well, and then inspect. What is the expected life for this particularly type of...
  6. 1994almeida

    Specifications for MerCruiser engine 4,3 V6 1997

    Hi Where can I find the specifications of 1997, V6 MerCruiser engine, MCM 4,3 LX GEN + Thunderbolt Ignition , S/N GM 12552422 or S/N OK 154330 ? What is the difference between MCM and MerCruiser engines? Thanks, Almeida
  7. 1994almeida

    Bow and Stern eyes - 1997 Bayliner Capri 2050

    Hi To put on water my 1997 Bayliner Capri 2050 CZ the hoist suspend the boat using the original Bow and Stern eyes which has 3/8 x 3”. The original dimensional 3/8 is enough to hang up this boat with 2400 Weight? Is safe? After these years should I reinforce the Bow eyes? Thanks, Almeida
  8. 1994almeida

    Bow and Stern eyes - 1997 Bayliner Capri 2050

    Hi To put on water my 1997 Bayliner Capri 2050 CZ the hoist suspend the boat using the original Bow and Stern eyes which has 3/8 x 3”. The original dimensional 3/8 is enough to hang up this boat with 2400 Weight? Is safe? After these years should I reinforce the Bow eyes? Thanks, Almeida
  9. 1994almeida

    Preventive Maintenance

    HI I have 1996 Escort Trailer model WT 20 PCB. What kind of preventive maintenance should I perform? How can I access the brakes? to inspect the pads? Thanks, Almeida
  10. 1994almeida

    Different temperature on two exhaust elbows

    Hi On my 1997 MCM V6 4,3 LX GEN + I detect (by hand) different temperature on the two exhaust elbows. After 10 minutes ride, one is cold and the other is hot. The boat is during 6 month a year in salt water and so is flushing only after the season. The engine only has 180 hours. The engine...
  11. 1994almeida

    4.3 V6 LX GEN + hard to start

    On my 1997 Mercruiser, 4.3 V6 LX GEN +, two barrel carb, electric choke and electric fuel pump I have the following problem:<br /><br />1º After a 7 day period of non use, the first time when I try to switch on the engine, (before I pump the throttle 3 times) is hard to start, cranking the...
  12. 1994almeida

    Antifouling on the Bellows

    Hi<br />My boat stays on salt water during 6 month a year. <br />I have a 4.3 V6, 97 Mercruiser<br />In order to prevent barnacles I use anti fouling Trilux from International on the stern drive. <br /><br />The question is:<br />Cloud I apply antifouling on the Bellows without damage the rubber...
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