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  1. Scott06

    BRAVO 3 RATIO

    Agreed seem to fit the bill for reasonably cost effective approach plus good warranty.
  2. Scott06

    Can I grease gimball zerc while boat is in the lake

    This is your best bet, pull drive and inspect. as Mentioned adding grease wont do anything if bearing is bad. The zero near the drive shaft is for the coupler . I do an out 5-6 pumps a hear on these. Over-greasing can hurt the bearings as the grease build up will insulate the bearing . This is...
  3. Scott06

    3.7 gets hot while idling

    Did u use an oem or aftermarket impeller last year
  4. Scott06

    Ford 302 issues

    I would take the Volt meter and gap tester out on the water. When/if it happens again use them to rule out if this is spark or fuel related. Thinking with your other electrical stuff going on if you are getting a voltage loss leading to spark strength loss? Just swag from keyboard view ...
  5. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One Gen 2 Barrel

    You could get a 12 vdc powered sump pump like used for back up sump pump connect to a garden hose to pump into muffs. A bilge pump may work but not sure how much pressure this will supply.
  6. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One Gen 2 Barrel

    the rubber impeller separates from the metal core that is keyed to the vertical driveshaft. Seems to be common in the cheaper aftermarket replacements.
  7. Scott06

    Advice Needed on Boat Repair.

    If you look at part number 7 in attached link is merc and sierra parts for the DDIS wire set https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/30lx-gm-181-il4-19901995/0c856559-thru-0f603999/digital-ignition-components I had the same DDIS on my 1991 Sea Ray. was still working...
  8. Scott06

    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    As long as throttle opens fully should be ok
  9. Scott06

    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    I think if you run it on land and shift in and out of gear and it works/ no clicking once in gear should be ok . I think the 6.5" just means the lower is stretched.
  10. Scott06

    Trim gauge

    Wasn't disagreeing its only nice to know full up and full down rest of time trimming by feel
  11. Scott06

    Trim gauge

    That's not what I meant... meant that you dont need a trim gauge , nice to have yes but certainly would spend time and money to put one in or replace the sender unless I was doing bellows anyways.
  12. Scott06

    Trim gauge

    having had boats with out gauges or non functional gauges I would not bother. The limit switch is to make sure you do not over trim at speed and is somewhat needed
  13. Scott06

    Ford 302 issues

    12 v to positive side of coil . Points or electronic should jump 5/16 or 3/8 on gap tester if in good shape
  14. Scott06

    Impeller Question with Rabbit Ears On

    Agreed 140 stat got me 150-155, 160 stat steady 170
  15. Scott06

    2002 Volvo 5.0 GXI Low Operating Temperature

    Would also test the thermostat housing with an IR gun to see if gauge is off. If you take the thermostat out you can test it in a pot of water use a meat thermometer to see what temp it starts opening at
  16. Scott06

    86 Larson DC21 Engine Help Please...

    Less work than you think as long as there is 4" in front of the 4.3 if you friend has a complete merc pulleys to prop and boat is in good shape this is the way to go. Otherwise yes a 4.3 out of a wrecking yard is cheapest way
  17. Scott06

    New Y pipe

    Take $2 k for parts divide what’s left by hours BT listed….
  18. Scott06

    Impeller Question with Rabbit Ears On

    It should be fine unless it was a cheap aftermarket one. Stay with oem impellers . In fresh water I get at least six out of mine .
  19. Scott06

    Motor knocking. Mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1

    I edited the post and added it , I think your first response was while I was editing… 10 psi per 1000 rpm hot is fine. Check for backlash in timing . If I recall 3.0 s can be a little clacky or at least mine was. I think on the trailer and running on muffs it was louder than my current 5.0
  20. Scott06

    Motor knocking. Mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1

    You can probably diagnose the timing gears with out removing the cover. Take the plugs out turn the crank and see if there is excessive backlash making the cam, distributor shaft , or valve train move when you reverse crank direction. May have to pull lifter side cover to see cam what oil...
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