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  1. 76SeaRay

    Seawater Pickup

    When I test fitted my engine a few days ago, I found that I need to notch out a section of the stringer where the starter and flywheel housing locate. I realize now that I need to determine where and how to mount the seawater pickup for the pump before I finish close the stringers and floor in...
  2. 76SeaRay

    Replacement Switch for Mercruiser Trim

    Does anybody have a part number or link to a good replacement for the Mercruiser Alpha One tilt/trim dash switch assembly? Mine is pretty ugly looking and not sure the switches will last at all. I am replacing the dash so it doesn't have to be the same in-dash form factor. I also have Boat...
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    Engine Alignment?

    Yup, originally it was an OMC stringer drive with the Windsor 351. I am converting the boat to Alpha One and the 5.7L. Transom is done and stringers are new from the transom to just forward of amidships. Old versus New Transom Pics.
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    Base timing doesn't change grounding purple/white wire

    With it at half volume on the warning sensor almost makes it sound like you have a bad ground somewhere in the system.
  5. 76SeaRay

    Engine Alignment?

    Yeah, no problem. I haven't put the deck on yet and still need to fiberglass tops of the stringers. That's why I test fitted the engine again cause I thought I would have to modify them from the factory design. Factory install was an OMC Windsor 351 and my repower is a GM 5.7L Vortec.
  6. 76SeaRay

    Engine Alignment?

    I saw a video where a guy used masking tape to hold them in place. In my case, I will be doing the final install with nothing in the boat so I have lots of room to make sure the parts stay in place during assembly. At least I got it close enough to find out I do need to notch my new stringers...
  7. 76SeaRay

    Break in fresh built mercruiser 230 out of boat

    From what I have experienced, make sure you use a good break in oil. Do not use synthetic for the break in as rings will not seat properly with synthetic. I have always used Joe Gibbs break (Drive BR30) in oil. I have also done two runs at 2000 to 2500 for 20 minutes each then change the...
  8. 76SeaRay

    How Fast, Speedo Selection?

    Thanks for all the info... I think I will go with the 60mph speedo... Not sure I would want to push it higher even if it is capable...
  9. 76SeaRay

    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    The new bushing measures 0.724 on the OD. So, looking for a drill bit that is close. A 11/16 bit is 0.687 and a 23/32 bit is 0.719 these bits are special order in reduced shank so I can get the smaller 3/8 drill into the housing to try and get a straight drill. I don't see another way short...
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    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    Thanks for the video but the approach did not work on the upper bushing. It kept chipping pieces off and appears to be frozen to the housing. I tried driving a socket in there to push it through but it appears the socket just shaved off some of the bushing. Looks like I am stuck with trying...
  11. 76SeaRay

    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    Anybody have an easy (or at least a doable) method to get the bushing out of the upper steering pin opening in the gimbal housing (Alpha One Gen One)? I have thought about trying to drill it out with a 11/16 drill bit but those are expensive and I am uncertain about keeping the bit aligned to...
  12. 76SeaRay

    How Fast, Speedo Selection?

    I believe that I can show speed on either my Standard Horizon GX2400GPS or on my Garmin Echomap 73sv UHD in knots as well as distance in nautical miles. Just got to get through the 100's of manual pages as they aren't installed yet. I will use the speedo for general use but read the speed in...
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    How Fast, Speedo Selection?

    So, I need to order my new speedometer to finish wiring up my instrument panel. Given my 22ft hull design (profile pic), 5.7L vortec (expect 300hp) and alpha one gen one drive train, what should I expect the top speed to be? It seems I have to decide between a speedo with either 35mph or 60mph...
  14. 76SeaRay

    Carb Recommendations for 5.7L Vortec?

    Little by little getting there with the Holley Carb. I figured out a stack up of gaskets and spacers so moved on to mounting the brackets for the throttle cable. As you can see in the pics below I went with the wrap around Holley bracket. I found the accelerator pump arm hits the bottom of...
  15. 76SeaRay

    Engine Alignment?

    I did the tap on all sides of the alignment bar to center the bearing recommendation but that didn't help.
  16. 76SeaRay

    Engine Alignment?

    Thanks. For now I think it is close enough to figure out the clearances on the stringers at the flywheel housing and to set the landing pad of the front motor mount since I have adjustment of about 1/2 inch up or down in the motor mount itself. I will make sure when I put the engine in for the...
  17. 76SeaRay

    Engine Alignment?

    So, now that I have the engine bolted to the transom plate I am trying to align it. I haven't been able to get the alignment tool to slide all the way in. I watched a video where the guy used a 1 inch pipe to show what direction the engine needs to move. I don't have a pipe available right...
  18. 76SeaRay

    Rear Motor/Transom Plate Mount Problem

    Disregard my stupidity.... I forgot the nut goes into the slot on the underside of the transom plate mounting boss..... Well, duh..... All better now....
  19. 76SeaRay

    Rear Motor/Transom Plate Mount Problem

    So, before finishing the assembly of my engine GM 5.7L engine to fire it off on the run stand, I decided to drop it in the boat to check clearance between the bellhousing and starter to the new stringers. I think it might be too close or interfering. To get an accurate check on the clearances...
  20. 76SeaRay

    Anti Seize or Not?

    The studs and bolts are all new. Since I repainted my housing and had overspray into the stud and bolt holes, I picked up a set of thread chasers and cleaned out the holes so everything can go together cleanly.
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