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  1. Scott06

    Toyota/Lexus Timing Belt Change Thoughts

    Yes it is a 90 k service interval if you can’t document it was done have it done as it is an interference engine. There is also a time component if low miles. Last time I had one done on that engine family I think it was about $600 including water pump tensioner pulleys etc. It’s not a bad...
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    Changing manifold on a 2004 3.0.

    No one can currently post pictures so don’t take it personally. I think that hole maybe for pet of the throttle linkage on older models it sure it should go through to intake passage. Is this an oem or aftermarket manifold ?
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    Impeller pump cover

    The gen one drives use a plastic housing When water flow is restricted it will melt everything in the exhaust passages including the water tube and impeller housing How long was it hot sounds like you split head gaskets or cracked a head. The overheat will void the warranty on the engine…
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    4.3 Chocolate milk

    How was your winterized ?
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    2008 bayliner 192 discovery

    you need to get weight up front and drop pitch to a 21 maybe go to 4 blade to get some stern lift. Trim tabs/ Flaps will help but you have too much pitch
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    12 ft lonestar 9.5 johnson

    you can ohm test the coil before you replace. Would also look if plugs look like they are running lean from dirty carb Would also agree that it should plane easily. Check for spark Has a similar situation with neighbors 70 hp merc a few years back plug wire from coil to plug was bad had one...
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    5.0 mercruiser 04 OM696715

    there are check balls in a T on the top of thermostat housing on some mercruisers. This is for the warm manifold style where the manifold and elbow are fed by separate cooling lines. the one that goes to elbow has constant cold water flow regardless of thermostat being open or closed. If it...
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    5.0 mercruiser 04 OM696715

    Did you use the right gasket between manifold and elbow? Some are restrictor some open depending on if you have warm or cold manifolds. Would verify thermostat actually opens at 160, and check impeller is on correct and water tube between lower and upper is correctly in place. Did you use an...
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    1989 Mastercraft prostar 190

    Spit my beer out.... at least you are still friends.
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    Need to vent....

    Comon man you cant drop that dime and not tell... post it at 5 or 6 tonight so we can enjoy it over a beer... and then chime in with our stories that all start with "hey guys watch this... "
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    Trailer Painting

    Dustless uses water in with blast media. Has a flash rust preservative in it. Actually looks like a pretty neat process from videos I have seen doing old cars
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    4.3l mpi crank no start

    Yes if you have 43 psi you should be good. One thing on the mpi engines the crab style dist cap is a known problem area . May not be your issue but migh5 be worth swapping out
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    4.3l mpi crank no start

    Do you have spark? Take coil wire off and hold it close to ground while cranking. Need to determine if are missing fuel or spark
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    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    Same in the classic car /GTO forum I am on as well. if the op wants electronic ignition for a 120 get a genuine Delco EST (aka not a knock off) and you have an OEM quality system
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    1989 Mastercraft prostar 190

    like to know how it works out had been looking at it. My 82 yr old dad complains because he cant slalom anymore. No joke the guy is in great shape still combo skis and does winter skiing, would be great to get him back on one ski...
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    Alpha one gen one installing lower out drive

    the prop locks in CW when drive is in reverse, CCW when in fwd. On a gen one and earlier drives when you split the halves the shift shoe in upper is disconnected from splined shift in lower. this is in the front of the drive. Turn the shift shaft in lower clockwise this is fwd. Prop shaft...
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    Wiped cam lobe mechanical fuel pump

    test with an ohm meter across the terminals. if they are not marked you may be on the wrong terminals, maybe metal from oil passage got pushed into switch? You can hook switch to compressed air to get it to cycle
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    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 Stalls

    if there is a big vacuum into the tank then you know the vent is clogged if it runs ok on a remote tank you know your issue is with your in boat tank- vent, supply line, pick up tube, water contamination, or antisiphon valve. If it still runs like chit on remote tank you know the issue is...
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    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 Stalls

    When it starts acting up open fuel tank fill. the vent attaches to the tank via hose. Take hose off tank blow compressed air out it.
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    Alpha one gen one installing lower out drive

    I have usually left it on lower. To keep it in gear you need prop on and bungee holding propCCW then turn ccw otherwise it will pop out of gear
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