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  1. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    That is the way I would do it too. However, I was thinking that if still does not start as expected yet all else is good, to try an experiment. At the next cold start do only one stroke and start. And if no joy, then at the next cold start try 2, etc. Just an idea, perhaps a crazy one… :cool:
  2. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    I am glad this is getting sorted out. One more question if you do not mind. What is your normal cold start process? Thanks.
  3. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    I am hoping others can join here as I do not have expensive experience with these carbs but I will keep trying to help. First off, I think I was mistaken on the blue circle being the choke pull off… in looking at the picture closer it looks like a lock out for the Secondary Air Valve to keep it...
  4. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    The last time I played with a Rochester Quadrajet was decades ago, so I am not the best to advise but let’s try some basic things on the carb. Check to determine if the Secondary Air Valve is stuck. The device to rotate is the item the red arrow points to in the picture. You may have to remove...
  5. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    To aid in the discussion its helpful to make sure there is common terminology. With this carb there are a total of four “plates”: the (1) Primary Throttle Plate, (2) the Secondary Throttle Plate, (3) the Choke Plate and (4) the Secondary Air Valve (this may not be the correct term, but useful...
  6. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions

    Goose, You need to buy a lottery ticket as your luck has to change! I am catching up a bit. From your post no. 35: I am not the expert in on the water flow of these engines, but I believe your risers and manifolds are not fed by the t-stat, there is continuous water flow thru them regardless...
  7. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    Oh regarding the non-return to idle. Here is an older thread that may help, link.
  8. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    In reading thru this thread, it appears that checking the working of the accelerator pump has not been done. If true, then do this simple test: Let the boat sit for a day or more… i.e. the same condition for when you experience a no start unless you spray gas into the carb but do not try to...
  9. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start

    First off, your gas cap is not the issue. And I am glad you are investigating the rot issue. I found this on the web of doing a restore of a Capri link. He has a whole series of doing a restore. I only watched the episode of the gas tank removal. Frisco Boater (link) also has the best...
  10. ESGWheel

    Mystery bolt found in bilge

    Oh my, you are right! Wow….
  11. ESGWheel

    Boating Seamanship for a Safe and Fun Experience

    Agee and this is exactly why i have moved to the "just chill" attitude I have…
  12. ESGWheel

    Mystery bolt found in bilge

    Agree with AllDodge. This is flange head bolt which is typically used in those applications and the fact that this one has that wasp waist indicates it was worn down over time > the bolt came slightly loose, and the vibrations of the pump / alt wore it down until someone replaced it. Check every...
  13. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start

    Here is what I found on the web for a 1750 Capri which is same as or close to what you have. The tank is forward of the engine and between the seats as you expressed. See picture. Sounds like the Previous Owner (PO) simply laid down a piece of ply on top of a rotted deck. While the focus of...
  14. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start

    Sounds like there are a few things going on here and maybe more. If the engine was flooded out by ‘pressurizing’ the gas tank and its been a day or so, that should have evaporated by now. So, let’s start at the beginning. Post filing your tank and noticing gas spitting out of your vent when...
  15. ESGWheel

    1998 Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Backfiring Under Load & Loss of Power

    Follow up: you are already probably aware, but stuff all the cylinders and other holes, ports with paper towels / rags to protect getting the scrapings in places you do not want them. And no power or other tools that can remove the base metal. :)
  16. ESGWheel

    1998 Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Backfiring Under Load & Loss of Power

    How far you have to go depends on how much damage there is. To determine that need to clean the heck out of the head and block surfaces. From there can better determine is the blown head gasket caused any erosion between those two cylinders necessitating resurfacing. It does not look like it did...
  17. ESGWheel

    Boating Seamanship for a Safe and Fun Experience

    Sharing my thoughts on seamanship, maybe better called etiquette. Perhaps more of a combination with some philosophy tossed in. And while this crosses several boundaries, it ties into Safety as well so posting it here. This is intended for new boaters with the hope you will think more robustly...
  18. ESGWheel

    VP 5.7 Fuel Pump/Regulator Issue

    Quick follow up: I forgot that Troy also posted pump removal and installation vids if you have not already discovered them. Link and link.
  19. ESGWheel

    VP 5.7 Fuel Pump/Regulator Issue

    Correction: I see you already got the fuel pump and reg. For how long it takes? About 30 to 60 minutes but need to be careful of a few things: The little wire clip on the electrical plugs can go flying There are water hoses to the pump, make sure these get connected back up The fuel lines into...
  20. ESGWheel

    VP 5.7 Fuel Pump/Regulator Issue

    Do not do this troubleshooting out on the lake. Reasons: (1) if things do not go back together properly you are stuck needing a tow, and (2) you are playing with gas and if things go south the only escape it to jump in the lake. IMO strong opinion for safety’s sake any T/S and or maintenance...
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