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  1. Scott06

    5.0LX surging/stumbling

    I would also lean towards carb. to rule out ignition test with spark gap tester when its running poorly. Should jump a good 3/8" gap nice blue spark
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    1989 Mastercraft prostar 190

    We are trying ours out this weekend weather permitting. Although I have water skied since I was about 10 I could never slalom either by getting up on one or dropping. Not sure if at 52 yrs and 290 lbs its gonna happen but what the hell... I haven't seen the ski yet as it delivered to the lake...
  3. Scott06

    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    Agreed that is the only thing that makes sense that there is no water flow through the manifold either via the supply to bottom of manifold or supply to riser is keeping water from entering the manifold.
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    Knocking noise at low idle

    Can you wiggle the yoke side to side ? That’s what I could not tell in video ? If there is play there , not backlash you have an issue with the bearings
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    Water intake pump

    First thought is maybe the pump is sucking air on suction side and doesn’t flow til impeller is moving more. those temps are on the warm side especially the 180. Since you paid for the work I would discuss with the mechanic. Check hose clamps are ok and tight
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    Disconnected wire...

    It sure if the wire has anything to do with it.do you have spark ? Do you see fuel coming out of the injectors when trying to start
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    Wiring help

    Didn’t catch that thought it was a merc. Never had seen one before this
  8. Scott06

    Knocking noise at low idle

    Can’t tell from the video if it is backlash in the gears or if it is play. Some backlash in gears is normal. With top cover removed the vertical driveshaft will move as top cover locates the upper bearing. With cover off there is only one bearing on bottom so movement is expected
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    Wiring help

    https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-trim-wiring
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    Knocking noise at low idle

    Picture and video posting isn’t working at moment post on YouTube or other file sharing site then put link here. Yoke should have no play in it. Did the nut holding the driveshaft in get loose ? Should have an azz load of torque on it U joints can be hard to diagnose I just changed mine they...
  11. Scott06

    Wiring help

    Is this on the trim pump in the stern?you mention solenoids I’m assuming it on the trim ?
  12. Scott06

    Ram down....uggh

    Agreed only two issues you hear with tundras is horrible fuel economy and the older ones had frame rot , tacomas too. I think the turbo v 6 they replaced the 5.7 with has issues currently but Susie t they will Work through it in a year or two. The two 3.5 V6s I have had are absolutely bullet...
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    Toyota/Lexus Timing Belt Change Thoughts

    Double check there is conflicting info out there see a lot of info that if you have a 1MZ-FE engine after 1999 it is an interference engine, your call. I 6 or V 6 ? you may want to post on toyota nation as they are better toyota nerds than us here …
  14. Scott06

    Mercruiser or volvo

    here is another reason why I like the merc alphas, assuming the boat is small enough (< 23ft/300 hp max ). replacement cost should you need a drive vastly different in the two drives. https://www.michiganmotorz.com/mercruiser-alpha-one-gen-2-outdrive...
  15. Scott06

    5.0 not starting

    so you have no power at the keyswitch? - would take the cannon plug apart on engine verify 12 is there ? this is a genric merc dash harness https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-engine-harness-schematic I can post a engine wiring diagram when i get home
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    5.0 not starting

    the neutral safety and temperature switches do not require reset. do you have 12v dc supplied to the 50 amp breaker or at the slave relay? do you have a wiring diagram? is this a carb mpi or efi
  17. Scott06

    Mercruiser or volvo

    Matter of personal choice.if you like to maintain your boat yourself you need to buy rinds software or similar if you have injection. Many of us like myself have stayed with carbs to keep it simple. Not that injection is bad or overly complicated… you can rebuild a carb with simple hand tools...
  18. Scott06

    5.0 not starting

    Look at 50 amp that is on the engine somewhere Also Might have blown the 90 amp fuse that is on the battery lug on the starter Outside chance since it got hot the ground cable On back of engine got melted ?
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    Mercruiser or volvo

    Both are very good systems with generally reliable long lasting power plants. Biggest concern you consistently hear is lack of availability of Volvo mechanics and parts. Depending on where you are or if u maintain your boat this may or may not be an issue. Bottom line either one with some...
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    '71 Mercruiser 165hp I6 oil pressure sender thread size?

    Usually they are 1/8” pipe thread. Look inside the gauge you get usually they have a few adapters and bushings to fit different sizes
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