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    New 5.7 issues with old(new) starter

    you could just stick a couple of washers between the starter and the block to see if that makes a difference.
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    New 5.7 issues with old(new) starter

    you usually get a couple with a new starter.
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    Tow rope to Talon bracket?

    ??? , how hard is it to drill new holes in a more appropriate place for towing IE: a solid area on the transom and fit new tow hooks or eye bolts. get a $50 bridle like the ones used on outboard boats for skiing , you can use them for tubing as well. if you are not confident enough to drill...
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    Johnson 140 Sputters at Full Throttle

    possibly someone messed with the high speed timing screw , in which case you need to get them to mess with it again with the motor WOT or close to it under load and set to spec with a timing light. do yourself a favor , if the top end timing is out avoid running WOT till it is corrected. it...
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    What to use to prevent oxidation on fuse box terminals?

    hey Lou , get some terminal cleaning spray ( isopropyl alcohol) and give everything a through clean , remove any old grease etc. grab a can of cheap epoxy spray enamel ( I prefer to use matt black because it looks neater) and lightly spray all the connectors , each time you remove a fuse and...
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    i discovered that i had to use a shorty filter on the 5.7 in my TR2 . laugh it you want :) , i did when it came to the first oil change . note , the oil filter was fitted whilst the motor was on the stand. i found that once the filter was unscrewed ' mongrel job that was " , i then could not...
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    ha hah no , i dont think OP is trolling , take a look at the pic :), it looks like the filter would be a PIA to get at and you would need a mirror on a stick to see it , the filter is along side the seat that looks to be glassed in.
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    you should not have to remove seats , manifold or any other part of the boat. slip a strap wrench over the filter , "work out the correct way to twist it off' get the strap tight by hand on the filter (a helper with skinny arms to hold in place is helpful) , use a ratchet and come in from the...
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    that's funny !. use a strap wrench > left loose , right tight , don't do my trick and spend 1/2 an hour tightening and squashing up the filter because i could not see what i was doing.
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    Low compression one cylinder

    agreed : hence the reason not many will work on an opti when they have failed . Op just to be on the safe side , grab yourself a shop manual and study up. i also recommend to take it and have it checked and set up on a diagnostic tool before taking it for a first run sea trial after assembly...
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    Grady transom repair

    i probably used the wrong wording "snake oil ". as i posted the pourable would be a great solution with a small boat with little HP. personally i prefer to do a proper repair when it comes to boats no mater what the size. a transom on a boat is a structural member and should always be treated...
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    Grady transom repair

    if termites have got into the transom then you can be sure that they have eaten the rest of the wood in he hull. I'm not sure i would use a pourable snake oil for a core on a transom that has to hold a heavy motor and the stresses that go with it. on a light boat with a small motor say less...
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    it really make s no difference at all at this point where the timing is. FWIW, the mark you circled lines up with top of stroke on # 1 piston . before you reassemble the motor bring the lifters to the correct position (compression) ,line up that mark , locate #1 lead on the distributor cap and...
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    Low compression one cylinder

    if you keep those motors maintained you will get many hours out of them, they are a good solid powerful motor when they are kept healthy . enjoy your project and try to use OEM parts if available , cost may be a little more than aftermarket , but the extra cost will save you in the long term...
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    Low compression one cylinder

    someone did not clean / replace the air pump filter and it caused it to burn up. as posted not many people like to work with these motors (including me back in the day) because owners neglected to do "basic maintenance" , one thing leads to another and they suddenly stop in a cloud of smoke...
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    Would an 8" Jack Plate Create Too Much Stress?

    just edited in some more stuff to concider.
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    Would an 8" Jack Plate Create Too Much Stress?

    with 8 inch set back you need to consider things like cables control and steering , fuel lines , how high and low the motor will come with the jack plate up and down, general boat ride and steering are other thing s people forget when fitting jack plates.. are you running a 25 motor on a 20...
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    im going against the grain here , after having a improper sealing of a couple of sets of felpro ( been happy with them for automotive for years). i put it down to raw water cooling varying temps too much for the gasket to seal adequately. anyway that said , i went with OEM Mercruiser head...
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    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    remove the fuel line and pull out the fuel filer , its probably gummed up , FWIW i usually take them out and chuck them to spare parts.
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    yes , it is becoming a big problem these days , some people are quite comfortable videoing a disaster or accident just to get social media attention rather than stepping up and rendering assistance . a punch in the face and the camera used as a rectal implant should be mandatory to those who do...
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