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    filter change

    boat motor oil does not get the usual contaminates that automotive uses get so filter will last longer. oil change is important because the oil looses viscosity . why not do the fear oil , its not that much extra work.
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    Kinda urgent help needed with exhaust shutters...

    if push comes to shove , run without them or try as best you can to service the old one's and get them working . if you have to run without them , avoid sudden slow downs with heavy people in the rear of the boat . FWIW , when i pulled the old ones from my 4.3 they looked like they had been...
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    Cable pulley system?

    have you got a helm for the pully system , the last one i bought was expensive. cables and stainless parts are also not cheap items over the counter.
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    Glue for kneeboard pad

    5200
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    4.3 runs great for about 30 minutes then bogs, pops won't accelerate

    that is because its a given everyone knows that you jump the wire to set the timing. the guys you are talking about are the best out there is when it comes to 4.3 Mercruiser , i take advice from these guys when given, be it the means to solving an issue or a stepping stone to solving an issue ...
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    Bye to Chrysler world

    put some 4 stroke stickers on it :eek:
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    Spray from the outboard

    if you have a transducer or a speed pitot that drags in the water it may be mounted in a position where it can direct water to the ventilating plate.
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    Best boat lettering removal?

    try a heat gun first with a plastic razor blade . if that is too hard and the sticker keeps breaking and leaving a mess , my go to is a 3m eraser wheel and just deal with the mess later with acrylic thinner (on gelcoat not painted ) when the sticker has gone . if you have shadowing where the...
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    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    using this method i have only ever had to replace 1 set of TTY head bolts , that was on a 250 hp DF Suzuki outboard , the motor had hydrolocked and the owner had tried to start it several times with a gut full of water, it bent 2 rods amongst other obvious damage but the un obvious damage was...
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    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    my heads on my 500hp 5.7 vortec should have fallen off by now , it was original an injected engine and i reused the original (from memory ) 14mm head bolts. should i take it apart and go by new bolts :) ?.
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    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    iv always used the head bolts if they are not rusted , vortec OEM are not TTY . run them on the wire wheel to clean off old sealant and chase all the threads in the engine block . use a good HT bolt sealant .
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    5.7 Mercruiser Starter problem

    is the boat kept in a damp area or is there any leaks that would allow condensation up the starter . thinking small amount of rust on starter shafts or on FW gears " or" if greased moisture has stiffened it up. my Holden Caprice (sunny day car) has a similar issue , if i park in the garage for...
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    What kind of paint to use for longevity

    your best bet there is to ho shopping at a local paint store , never mind the whooooo haaa about marine paints , once prep is done proper almost any epoxy 2 k paint will hold up.
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    What kind of paint to use for longevity

    it all depends on whether you are after a show boat finish or just a good from a far paint job. if you are looking to make it look tidy and shiny with a durable finish ,then i would suggest to sand it back with 100 grit paper as best you can, give it a coat of etch primer then a couple of good...
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    the transom on a sterndrive is there basically to stop the water flowing in :) ,it carries very little if any engine loads like an outboard so the transom should be just fine with a big Hp motor. i am not familiar with the SX-m drive so i wont comment on that part of the equation. I'm sure there...
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    i would just put the stock truck motor you have found for 500 , bolt it all together and run it till it blows , . meanwhile chase a 350 4 bolter , ditch the fuel injection and build a 450+ hp motor that is ready to bolt in when the time comes . my bet is even with that stock cam (hope it does...
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    Lowering the bunks . . .

    be careful with entry angle , my old jet boat had a very low bunk set up as you can with a jet drive. problem was on some steeper beach launching the keel would hit the center roller quite hard and lift the boat a good 4 inches on some launch and retrieval.
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    once you get down to bare block everything from your original motor will go into the motor you mention . it will get you on the water for now. just be sure to swap cams as a truck cam may well have too much over lap for marine use .
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    What kind of paint to use for longevity

    its all in the choice of primer you choose , just about any self etching will work for you 'however " ,my choice is to etch prime first over any sand throughs and then a self etch over that , then a 2k epoxy enamel top coat . steer away from clear coats unless you are using metallic or mica...
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    Sank the 'ol girl!?!

    i think when the boat went swimming something was drawing power causing the currents to stray , this in turn has caused other electrical issues. the water may have some salinity as well, even fresh water has some degree of particles that can allow current to stray. if i was in your position , i...
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