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  1. Scott06

    Gear lube reservoir

    As mentioned the lube reservoir supplies the drive via the transom housing and bell housing. The hose goes down to transom, thru transom, then a hose by bellows feeds it to bellhousing and into the drive. There is an alarm that will sound if it gets low in the reservoir. Same alarm that goes off...
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    Need some help with alpha 1 gen 1 sterndrive

    If you want plug and play and can install a drive the SEI is a good route to go. When the upper goes you should disassemble and clean the lower as metal shavings can get in to lower via the lube. Can't say if the lower is good or bad until it is torn down
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    I 've had several engines older than that that head gaskets were fine in. Also if you haven't owned it since new you don't know what has happened. I think with Lou's boat he had several years in between over heat and head gasket failure. Bottom line do a leak down or at least pressurize the...
  4. Scott06

    Typical Engine Temps 350 Magnum

    I have never been able to remove a thermostat sleeve with out destroying it The temps you show are all ok no worries there The variance you see based off location is due to where incoming water is . Seems to be running well
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    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    Go back through carb. would be looking at accelerator pump discharge and float level sounds like when u nail it it is not getting fuel
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    better to be at the low end or top end of RPM?

    I never ran one side by side. A 19” vengence was on my boat when i got it, but when i repowered from a 4.3 to 5.0 and kept the V6 drive ratio i needed more pitch… so i only ran it once but was way over reving. Sold it for $180…
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    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    As mentioned broken plug. They need to be replaced every couple years… you can probably get it out by heating a screw driver with a torch when hot melt it into plug to get a grip
  8. Scott06

    First start of season, how long for water from impeller?

    It takes what seems like a long time When u are waiting for it….I think there are 4 or so gallons in a sbc To fill up before it comes out the idle reliefs or drive
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    better to be at the low end or top end of RPM?

    They are just shinny to get new boats off the lot.…
  10. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    If it got hot that would be the first thing i would think may have done it. might be worth doing a leakdown test or put compressed air in each cylinder to ensure it is the head gasket between the two vs valve damage . Put air in one, should come out other spark plug hole if it is the gasket if...
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    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    Warmed up in neutral is where I’ve set mine . This is the merc TB V vortec spec in base mode when you take it out of base just like the Delco est they are adding more advance at idle maybe 15-16 or so What’s the total advance When u say it is rich sometimes wonder if float bowl is over...
  12. Scott06

    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    Would make sure timing is ok should be 10 btdc at idle rest sounds like a carb or fuel pressure issue
  13. Scott06

    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Stay away from the cheap chit on Amazon …
  14. Scott06

    Water in Bellows

    Possible that’s the source of water on bellows . On the holes in bellhousing Exhaust side is open to water on prop end and full of water when stopped anyways I think one of those holes holds the clip for the speedo water tube
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    You wont be able to get a socket on the annode bolt if you use a hex head bolt, hole in outdrive housing is too small . Clean yours up with a wire wheel or die. if a sockethead cap screw is too pricey boating may not be a good hobby for you
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Need to use marine gaskets as automotive gaskets will corrode in the raw water. most of the time this is due to overheat
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    You are not supposed to put that oring back on vertical drive shaft. Merc used them Originally and found they tended to damage the drive shaft seal when putting the two haves of the drive back together The first photo u have of the shift shaft that seal can Also leave best to pressure test...
  18. Scott06

    98 seedoo GTX issues

    Attached are a couple of troubleshooting guide pages out of my 04 manual. have not had any real issues with our rfi save resetting the tps what do the plugs look like rich or lean? a couple thoughts check for stored faults fuel pressure ? If i recall it was pretty easy to pull the injector...
  19. Scott06

    Noise from out drive when giving it throttle

    Check what the drive lube looks like. Would also try moving drive down to see if it goes away or changes, but if so pull drive inspect ujoints and gimbal bearing if its u joints a moog 315G will fit
  20. Scott06

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Beautiful boat love the stern seating. How much room between the seat and the engines ? Looks well laid out on the swim platform
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