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  1. Scott06

    Where can I find the oil filter?

    One boat I previously had had a 4-5" hole cut in the vertical side of the seat so you can access the oil filter. easy to do
  2. Scott06

    1987 4.3 205 conversion to 1998 Vortec 4.3 marine engine

    None except the fuel pump. Do you at least have the wiring harness on the new engine? otherwise you will need to wire up the fuel pump through an oil pressure switch . I think michigan motorz sells a marine carter fuel pump and crimped end fuel hose for the pump to carb connection if you are...
  3. Scott06

    Where can I find the oil filter?

    No I don't think he is trolling. Look up some other threads, obviously not that experienced yet.
  4. Scott06

    Where can I find the oil filter?

    Yes on an older engine like this by shell rotella conventional oil 15w-40. Best value in oil for this application
  5. Scott06

    Exhaust Manifold question

    Absolutely. I used the rigger I use at work, he and his son did me a solid. Took longer to set up the crane than do the lift... totally safe and easy
  6. Scott06

    Anyone Have Experience With A Solas Rubex Prop??

    I get higher top speed with my 21" Revolution 4 than a 22" Enertia, similar WOT rpm. I suspect it is related to stern lift and with the Rev 4 being able to fully trim out with out the prop blowing out. So I get slightly higher (1-2 mph gps ) top speed. My boat is stern heavy ....
  7. Scott06

    trouble getting reverse.

    You would need about 4" inches of prop pitch to keep the rpms in same ballpark. What was your current WOT rpm? As an example I repowered a 4.3 boat with 1.81 drive to a 5.0 that by the book should have had a 1.62 drive. I kept the V6 ratio and went up in pitch 2" to a 21" .Since you are going...
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    Anyone Have Experience With A Solas Rubex Prop??

    That Solas or Michigan wheel Vortex 4 blade (18") will work nicely. I run 4 blades on my last 2 boats for exact same reasons you mention and had great luck with the Michigan vortexes on my last boat. Was a inexpensive way to cut my teeth on prop swapping and trials. You may have to play with...
  9. Scott06

    Alpha One Gen 1 - Can't get 6" on shift cable adjustment

    Try a oem merc shift cable . Never had an issue with one ,last a long time
  10. Scott06

    1989 4.3 LX Quadrajet Rebuild

    I think @Baylinerchuck did a thread on rebuilding his He and lou are well versed in Qjets
  11. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    yes the U is the timing mark on cover.
  12. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Assume you are asking for how to retime the engine ? Yes but u need to make sure it is on compression stroke - both valves closed as the balancer will also align at top of exhaust stroke …
  13. Scott06

    J1171 Marine Trim Pump issue

    There are two solenoids over to the left , follow the wires out of the pump motor. One solenoid will be up the other down. Jump it right at the solenoid which is likely bad. the switch will close the circuit in the solenoids to send power to the motor. Attached a couple of drawings out of merc...
  14. Scott06

    Engine Mount Installation Tool

    Agreed no need to over think it
  15. Scott06

    Ran with missing quad ring, should I expect problems?

    If you keep an eye on your drive lube and don’t run it if water gets in, reseal it if needed, drive will last for years more in fresh water. Your interior and gel coat will get roached first
  16. Scott06

    Engine Mount Installation Tool

    Ok wasnt sure what your question was. Looks like you were sold part of the tool … looks like those spacers are 1/2” or so thick. Would think you could determine the thickness off mercs installation drawings. They are available on line...
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    Engine Mount Installation Tool

    Its in step 5 - seems like if you are installing the newer merc made 6.2 and 4.5 engines you dont need the spacers. If you are installing a 8.2 (assume GM based) or legacy engine, which I suspect is any of the older GM based 4.3, 5.7, 454 gm based engines you need the spacer... I have never...
  18. Scott06

    Gear lube reservoir

    As mentioned need to fill from bottom of drive up with a pump to get all the air out of the gear case. You may have watched an older gen one video with out the lube reservoir. I drain completely take cap off reservoir, when some drains take out upper vent plug. Fill from bottom until it comes...
  19. Scott06

    Need some help with alpha 1 gen 1 sterndrive

    I've never had to do it either. But I think hardest part is getting bearing carrier out on an older drive. Not sure if you need any Merc specific tools if just reinstalling original bearings etc @Bondo or @kenny nunez would likely know
  20. Scott06

    Bogging issue

    Try taking the fuel filler cap off when this happens. By what you describe you may a have a plugged fuel tank vent eventually the tank gets under enough of a vacuum to stop letting fuel out to carb. Could also check the pick up tube some have a sock or internal screen that could get clogged...
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