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    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Thanks for the write up FT. Nice explanation Not seeing in person what setup/testing procedures is a damper. I was thinking with the vacuum line blocked the regulator is now out of the system essentially thus the pump ought to be unlimited for pressure, like 60 + psi. Sounds as though the...
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    Needle in a haystack

    I'm nowhere near upstate NY but if it came into my shop I'd at least take a look at it, no promises on repair though Good luck
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    Blue sea circuit breaker help

    With the engine running at around 1000 rpm the alternator should be providing near to 14.5 volts (+) to the batteries. If not there is an issue with the alternator or the associated curcuit
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    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Looking on epc with serial number it shows the cool fuel 3 system that has a regulator return fuel line to the water sep housing There also is a vacuum reference line from the intake manifold to the regulator. If the system is connected and sound should not the fuel pressure read well above...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    You could most likely find here in iboats ships store
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    You may find an oem fuel line new, maybe Sierra sells a flexible pressure rated fuel line in 2 lengths that has the correct ends/connections in place. Plug n play
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    I was thinking this as well. One other thought I had was a renault engine? Dunno when merc stopped using them A picture or five would help
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    Will this long block have a 14" flywheel w/ one piece rms?
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    Post #23 shows an exhaust manifold that has suffered a crack. What was the cause of this crack?
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    upgrayyyed!!!
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    I wanna visit the store where one can acquire this mcm package complete for $500
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    this is kinda funny to see on an mcm
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    guessing the cause of this was the reason for the long block r and r
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    definitely not vintage to the boat, replaced at one time prior to current ownership its a labor of love that keeps me outta trouble
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    the block has casted 880 between the welch plugs on stbd side. also the casting number above the flywheel ends with 880
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    1966 sterndrive will require pics to properly diagnose the issue Is the engine/drive painted green or black?
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    fyi this boat isnt a sinker, unknown operation of stereo/din
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