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    new engine overheats

    I think externally they are identical. But yes. I don't think its the issue... just worth checking.
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    I used up all my curse words yesterday

    No I meant the XT5 engine is the same more or less as my truck lol. Those high feature 3.6 (the one in the sts) were the ones known for timing chain issues if memory serves. Completely different architecture.
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    new engine overheats

    5.0 and 5.7 are the same. But if the donor engine was configured for a bravo, the housing would look the same but be different internally and have a different PN.... Chances are its correct but still worth investigating. Again. Not sure it'll cause what you're seeing but just worth confirming is...
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    new engine overheats

    According to merc they are different part numbers because of the difference in flows... simple enough to check just to rule it out. Now can it cause your issue? Not sure. But if you're bypassing too much water (higher flow bravo housing say) then I could see it.
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    new engine overheats

    Just out of curiosity... is that the thermostat housing from the old engine or is that what came with the new one? Is there a part number anywhere? Does it say alpha on it anywhere? I can't tell from the photos is why I ask. They are different and its simple to rule out.
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    How much slip does your prop have ?

    Unless its excessive slip, it really doesn't matter in the way people think it would... You can have a 23p with 25% slip that'll run near a 19p with single digits and have the same speed at any given RPM. I've tested props that behave that way and the only thing I've noticed is that they tend to...
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    I used up all my curse words yesterday

    Same 3.6 more or less. Job only takes an hour, not too bad. I've had... well much much worse. Obviously different in a rwd vehicle. There's good access
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    Time to replace tires?

    My fun tire story is a few years ago we came back from the lake. (150 mile drive.) I back in the driveway, wash the boat etc. My post trip inspection revealed that sometime between leaving that morning and coming home, about half the tread of both tires completely delaminated... mind you they...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Sanded everything down. So far so good. Trying to do baby steps after work lol.
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    Part name for the fuse and assembly next to ignition. 1985 Mercruiser A1G1

    Panel mount fuse holder?
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    cooking

    Listen, I am a man of science. I have no problem with the temp probes, meters etc. It's just in day to day life, cooking is one of the few things I still get to run by feel. It's a fun change of pace (for me anyway). I have all the tech (everyone buys it for me) but outside of say a prime rib...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    So today I'm addressing a few nagging things. I had old through transom screws that I drilled out and backfilled with marine-tex before installing the transom wood. Fast forward to after it was in the water for two months and that marine tex had bubbled out. It was now softened and felt like...
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    cooking

    I'm not either. But I've done it enough where it just gets that feel about it. Honestly, it's pretty hard to mess something up on a smoker. Worst case you say you made jerkey. ;)
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    cooking

    Toss it on, watch the hood temp and pull it when I feel its ready... or remember its on there. :LOL:
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    cooking

    Way to many temperature probes. I just send mine. :LOL:
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    Forums are very slow…

    The only time its been slow for me is when I'm on the network at work. I'll get random gateway errors, time outs, etc. Immediately switch to 5g and it's fine. With all the firewalls and security at work that doesn’t surprise me though....
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    cooking

    See post 1041. :)
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    cooking

    Tasty.
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    I used up all my curse words yesterday

    I have to pull the intake on my truck to do 1 bank of plugs.
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    cooking

    Got a few London broils marinating in a homemade Jack Daniel's sauce. Will report back.
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