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    Water in the bilge

    This would explain why it's always the same quantity, I guess...Once whatever is condensing gets to the condensation temp, it slows down dripping water
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    Water in the bilge

    The thing is, it happens even if no one gets in the boat after being in the water.
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    Water in the bilge

    Every time I remove my boat's drain plug, a bit of water comes out. It's always the same amount, like half an ounce or less. Regardless of the time I spend on the water, 30 min or 6 hours, it's always the same quantity. I wonder if one of the below is starting to leak, but does it only when I...
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    Decals

    These guys in Florida can make you any decal you want for a very reasonable price. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/StuffPrinted?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1246544577 Even using a custom font if you provide the open source. Other Etsy stores make OEM-like lettering for specific brands...
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    Boat tool box

    I'm considering doing this too. I always bring my complete toolbox with enough tools to take apart the entire boat, but it's heavy, and I can't stow it anywhere, so it's always on the deck. I permanently carry a spare prop and hub and a second battery (with an automatic isolator). I never...
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    And this would explain why the 4 blade prop exposed the timing issue of my engine.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Final update. Glad to report the issue is gone. As suggested by most of you, the problem was a mix of a lean condition and too advanced timing. The timing was set to the older model's spec, 6 degrees (that explains why it blew the gasket last summer). I delayed it to 1 degree following the...
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Also, can anyone help me confirm the right manual for my engine (L375837)? Is it #26 or #10? When I enter the serial number in https://www.mercruiserparts.com/ it throws this range: 3.0L GM 181 I/L4 1 1998 - 0L010042 THRU 0L096999 And that corresponds to Manual #26. If it's indeed 26, then...
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Thanks for the details. I plan to rebuild the carb offseason.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Quick one here before I go into troubleshooting mode this weekend. About the fuel mixture adjustment. I'm going to tune it as per the manual but isn't that needle only for Idling? I mean, should that affect the engine's performance while revving high RPMs? I'll check the timing is correct (it...
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Thanks. I will start with the fuel mixture. The strange thing is this engine can easily get to 4800 RPMs. Runs smoothly. Except for the noise with the 4-blade prop, the engine appears to be performing great.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    So what could be the cause and possible solutions?
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Update here. Finally got to the boat today. I switched to my 3 blade aluminum prop, using the same new rubber hub I had installed the 4-blade with. Went out to the lake, full tank and 3 people in the boat....no rattling or clanking whatsoever past 4000 rpms. There was only one time when I seem...
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Even checked them with my kids microscope. Don't see anything shiny.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Thanks. They look quite clean. Nothing metallic on them
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    I installed them when I replaced the head gasket. So they literally have approx 8 hours of use.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    The manual says 20 hrs. Wonder if I should retorq the head to specs as a precaution? It has about 8 hrs of use until now.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    This the the fourth cylinder
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Here. That's the first cylinder
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    As much I would like that to be the problem, I pretty much sure the noise is from the engine, almost certain from starboard side. It's a sharp metallic sound. Like a rod or valve. The hub is quicksilver, brand new. I have never had issues with those. I'll switch the hub to my 3 blade aluminum...
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