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  1. Scott06

    3.0LX Mercruiser always running cold

    The thermostat would be the logical thing to replace the troubleshooting you’ve done so far
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    Oil in bellows questions…

    You are correct if it holds pressure drive isnt the issue. You will get a small amount of spillage at the poppet valve in bell housing when removing and installing the drive
  3. Scott06

    Anyone please help with my mercruiser 5.7 thunderbolt v igntion engine, hard to start

    this …either switch is misadjusted or lower shift cable needs replacement. As the cable wears it take more force to shift and it can trip the shift interrupt. Disconnect lower shift cable from shift plate should shift easily by two finger grip. If not pull drive and diagnose
  4. Scott06

    1989 Mercruiser 4.3 LX, Alpha 1 Gen 1 Overheating

    Yes merc deleted the o ring on top of veritcal driveshaft so. Do not reinstall it, i wonder if your water tube is misaligned and thats why you cannot get the two havles back together
  5. Scott06

    888/233 Out Drives

    I would think it could go higher especially if it has been rebuilt.
  6. Scott06

    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    Well it’s always the simple stuff … flame arrestor completely clogged with fuzz. Their mechanic just did cap rotor wires plugs can’t imagine he missed that. Water tested it seemed to be back to normal so didn’t get into the timing
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    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    Thanks apprecaite the comments. Wondering if the mechanic put wrong plugs in …
  8. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Stalling Issues

    Did they clean out the fuel system ? There was gunk in fuel that polluted the carb, if the carb was rebuilt then ran contaminated gas through it again …
  9. Scott06

    Turning point hustler 4 blade

    That is identical to my experience with a 4 blade, can trim up more => higher top speed.
  10. Scott06

    Oil Pickup Tube/Dipstick Fittings

    given where it is and that you just janked the engine ? I would just get new unless they were out of stock for 4 weeks...
  11. Scott06

    Mercruiser 120

    I dont have one but I suspect it is the same for the newer 3.0s if you can get that spec. In absence of a spec I would tighten it from the inside out to the ends to 35 ft lbs and retorque after it gets hot. On my SBC I think the spec was 35 +/- 5 or so ft lbs. I believe they are grade 5 bolts...
  12. Scott06

    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    just by google...
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    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    A neighbor asked if I would take a look at their boat - 21 ft Larson 2011 ish vintage , VP 4.3 fuel injected (GXI I think). The neighbor is a excellent slalom skiier she commented that her and her skiing buddy both thought the boat was sluggish on holeshot pulling up a skiier. Boat is...
  14. Scott06

    2012 mericruiser 4.3

    Michigan motorz sells reman longblocks. Would think heads and intake are cracked too… make sure he knows how to winterize
  15. Scott06

    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    you should find a new mechanic , your current one must drink too much beer on the job …
  16. Scott06

    2005 Chris Craft with 2 impellers overheating

    Does this have a closed cooling system with a thru hull Pick up where the supply from the drive T's into the line from thru hull?
  17. Scott06

    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    no
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    the carter AFB/ Weber/ Edlebrock carbs have a weighted air valve on the secondary's. the throttle plates are below this and should be fully shut. The air valve essential operates as a vacuum secondary to open more as the engine demands more airflow regardless of where the secondary throttle...
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    did you verify the timing has indeed moved with a timing light? easy to check and also check if it is advancing with rpms like it should
  20. Scott06

    Making engine beds

    Doesn't matter what ever you have, Its just a built up block of wood in the end. Don't overthink it the boat and driveline is less precisely built than one would think.
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