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  1. Scott06

    Need to vent....

    93. had a issue in ignition system where it would loose spark and buck sort of run. usually on long highway trips. It would eat coils, cap (arc welding inside), rotor and wires. of course this was intermittent. Finally gave it to a independent VW guy and asked him if he would drive it as if...
  2. Scott06

    Need to vent....

    I drove nothing but german cars years ago - Jetta , GTI, then I bought a Fox which was such a POS on multiple levels that I took my grandmothers Bonneville (with a klassy maroon velour interior) when she moved into a nursing home... trans died in that at 60k bought a Camry. On our 2nd camry and...
  3. Scott06

    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    at least you persevered. Too much chit out there now and tough to wade through what are good parts and what dont work. At least now if you have any issues on the water you know the set up intimately ...
  4. Scott06

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    yeah and I think Muc did a synopsis here of why the extended warranty purchase costs for OBs keeps going up... that they are finding they cost more than expected to maintain. If there is one guy on here who knows his chit its muc... Sunday on the lake we had 5-6 people on the sunpad and swim...
  5. Scott06

    Help with tach repair

    probably not with two tachs although you may want to clean the tach signal connections back to the engine including the cannon plug pins and at coil
  6. Scott06

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I think some of the maintenance advantage of OB's is perceived. yes the yearly items are easier but if you really need to get into some of the parts on the newer higher HP OB's willing to bet you will be cussing just the same. For me personally I would not give up my swim platform and open...
  7. Scott06

    Trim Limit and Sender Help

    the limit switch plugs into the trim pump harness at the pump. The trim sender plugs into the engine harness and gets to the gauge that way. You can jumper the limit at the pump to get it going, just be careful not to over trim while underway. Not the best diagram sure you may be able to...
  8. Scott06

    Help with tach repair

    did you try cycling it between the cylinder settings. occasionally that can fix a wonky tach
  9. Scott06

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    In addition to the places mentioned Mich Motorz and Marine Power, consider getting a new base engine. In 2015 I got a partial engine package from Michigan Motorz that was built starting with a new base engine. In the end it wasn't that much cost difference (of course more diff now) but I did...
  10. Scott06

    Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge

    There are core plugs in back of block behind flywheel too
  11. Scott06

    Moller stern drive paint process

    found this TDS- https://marineengineparts.com/content/sierra/025801%20tech%20sheet.pdf doesn't say anything about recoat times or needing to scuff after but I think hitting with a scotchbrite pad after full cure is a good idea. Would just pay attention to make sure you get the mils thickness ...
  12. Scott06

    New ish 2021 - 2025 Honda CRV trans better now?

    The only car that I would stay away from CVTs with is Nissan, their CVTs are known problems. Have not had issues with the two cars I have had with CVTs (Toyota), make sure to change the fluid. I usually do mine around a 100k , 60 is probably better. Last 2 cars of mine were 230 k and 254 k...
  13. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    I noticed when tightening the clamp on the bellhousing as I tightened the clamp it would work its way down off the bellhousing.
  14. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One Gen 2

    Yes go to marine engine . Com put your serial number in and you will see all the parts diagrams
  15. Scott06

    Total Frustration No restart engine

    Serial numbers and maintenance history may help If you advance the throttle in neutral will they start consistently ? If they do could be IAC valve. Other items is crab distributor cap plugs etc Battery voltage is a issue for these engines so wasn’t a bad thing to rule out
  16. Scott06

    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Did you grease the oring ? Or is it rolled. I forgot to grease the prongs on my driveshaft and had a hell of a Time getting drive on… a little grease and good to go
  17. Scott06

    Buy a used block will parts swap?????

    When I did my swap I used the parts diagrams from my old engine to new lease a list of intake cooling hoses etc by part number from old engine to new (4.3 to 5.0 swap) There are good diagrams at marine engine.com And i think mercruiser parts . Com Best bet for knowing what you are getting...
  18. Scott06

    Starter?

    It’s just a fuse so once it pops it’s done and needs to be replaced. there are no automatically resetting breakers. The 50 amp on the engine will need to be manually reset. If it’s coming off and on intermittently you have a loose or dirty connection
  19. Scott06

    Stupid me, no oil

    You are fine don’t worry about it
  20. Scott06

    PCV valve/blow by issue

    If you repower consider putting in a 4.3 if you like the boat and want to keep it The 3.7 was a bit of red headed step child for mercruiser if you go through the work get a newer better design 4.3
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