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  1. Scott06

    VP 5.0 2005 vs. Merc 2005

    I would think you want more HP than a 5.0 in a 23 ft boat unless you just putt along. As mentioned depending on the area, merc mechanics and parts tend to be more available and cheaper.
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    What's the best prop size? - 22 ft tahoe 228 Merc Alpha One Gen II 220 HP

    Would assume you either have the 5.0 carbed 220 hp V8 or the 4.3 MPI 220 hp V6. Carbed max rpm at WOT is rated at 4400-4800 MPI I think goes 4600-5000 Both have rev limiters that will keep you from damaging the engine. You want to prop them such that you can get to 4800-5000 rpm or so...
  3. Scott06

    UFP Dexter Trailer Buddy Electric Reversing Solenoid

    My coupler of different manufacture has a spot where you can put a pin in the side to lock out the brake feature. I use the pin that locks the lever for the ball. It simply keeps the coupler from compressing and applying the master cylinder. Would be surprised if yours doesn't have some way to...
  4. Scott06

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    He was talking about the rust on the pulleys and accessories, thinking salt water was splashing
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    My girls are 19 and 21 now so hard to recommend a brand but as infants we would put the infant car seat carrier on the floor of the boat when we went for a ride. They typically took a nap. Later one of the infant jackets with the flap behind the head to hold their head up...
  6. Scott06

    Brand New Boat Owner- Prop Question

    Depends on your boating skills and where you boat. If there is shallow water or debris like in a river probably a good idea as not only protects the expensive SS prop but also Aluminum is easier on the gear case if you have a strike than SS. Something like a Merc Black Max, Michigan Vortex etc...
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    06 4.3 mercruiser no start

    Sounds like you are not getting 12 v to helm anymore. May have tripped the 50 Amp breaker or slave solenoid (relay) may be smoked. If yours is carbed they are usually on a bracket behind the carb. There is also a 90 A fuse on starter lug that could be blown and interrupting the 12v supply. I...
  8. Scott06

    Hybrid Vehicles

    That is essentially what you get when you buy a reconditioned battery. If you can do it your self that's fantastic. Only issue is the cells that test good today may go bad down the road. Would suspect you will see more companies doing this work as time goes on.
  9. Scott06

    Fuel Injector Question

    Yeah if you ask two different mechanics you get three different answers... that's because any of them work just fine - grease (must be Bondo's Any Grease...) , Vaseline, oil, spit what ever you have will be fine don't over think it. Just need to allow it to slide a bit
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    I almost bought a 21 Camry Hybrid XLE to replace my 07 Camry V6 w 250k , really really liked that car. Ended up with 21 Venza which is bigger, was really impressed with the Camry that gets 45-50 depending on how heavy your foot it.
  11. Scott06

    Hybrid Vehicles

    Even a new OEM battery for a hybrid is like $3-4k I just bought a 21 Venza, since I keep them may have to eventually replace the battery, is $3200 or so not a deal killer vs buying a new car.
  12. Scott06

    Johnson electric start 9.9 2 stroke 1984 make key start

    I was ok until you called us a holes.… I’ll put more popcorn on so I can watch you ask your self questions
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    Johnson electric start 9.9 2 stroke 1984 make key start

    We could do a shot every time someone hijacks their own thread.
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    Johnson electric start 9.9 2 stroke 1984 make key start

    Gotta be a first ...
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    Stupid question…

    Not off of what is shown. In video linked you see water coming out the idle relief ports on gimbal housing. In your video there is none coming out there. This tells you that no water is coming up to the thermostat housing. Even when the thermostat is closed it should be sending water into...
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    Stupid question…

    No water is coming out the idle relief ports on bottom sides of gimbal housing so you are not getting water up to engine. with a 140 thermostat should run 150-160 max. did you check if the impeller is spinning on the metal center in it. to back flush remove drive , remove hose at thermostat...
  17. Scott06

    Whats the deal with "High Milage" conventional and synthetic motor oils???/

    typically additives that will condition seals that may be getting dry and brittle, some components to fight sludge build up. I have used them in my engines but hard to say if it does any better than the non high mileage version. Biggest thing is just change the oil...
  18. Scott06

    Shift control replacement

    Do yourself a favor and get the correct controller. To do number 2 you would need to be able to read the wiring diagram and make the appropriate splice connections. As mentioned the trailer button is only needed to keep you from over trimming at speed. Can be an issue with U joints if you all...
  19. Scott06

    2002 MerCruiser mx 6.2 mpi wont idle

    150 lbs relatively even among the cylinders
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    Pressure test Alpha 1 Gen 2 - do I need to block something

    As stated about the only time you need to plug anything is if you split it and are testing the halves separately. Follow the air leak to see where it is coming from. It is possible the oil valve in the upper that is supposed to close when drive is removed is holding pressure. Also you dont...
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