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  1. Scott06

    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    Nice. I keep a spare sensor and cap and rotor in my spares kit on the boat... I think it ensure you never have to use them...
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    Only runs when cranking

    What he said… either key or kill switch is cutting off power when starter disengages
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    Carburetor Compatibility Merc 2bbl 3.0 for my 3.7

    You are probably wrong. Before buying a new used carb of the wrong engine i would send your original one to a place like Mikes Carb shop fir a competent rebuild
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    That's not terrible, I wouldn't let it stop me if the rest of the boat was good. I does have the remote oil filter. Bill issues are oil change and drain spots for manifolds and block during winterization. I have a similar sized sea ray with a bench across the back vs the jump seats. That...
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    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    Yes and no . Yes you can prop around some drive ratio difference, just not all drive ratio differences. I repowered a 4.3 to a 5.0, by the book I should have replaced the 1.81 drive with a 1.62 ratio. I kept the 1.81 and went up in pitch from a 19" to 21 works perfectly hit 4900 rpm at WOT...
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    Squeezing more from 5.0L 220hp

    If you have a mercarb with the fuel inlet on the left side when you face the carb and your existing line may work. When I did a 4.3/mercarb to 5.0 /eddelbrock repower I used the the pump off the 4.3 and the existing fuel line (both 3/8" flare). As seen in ricks photo it has a short flex...
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    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Yes these often get removed but are there to keep water out of the flame arrestor and off the distributor... This would have likely helped if not prevented the issue. You can find them on ebay for $50-100
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Gen 2 drive or gen one? One big improvement on gen 2 impeller vs gen one
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Gen one or two?i just changed an oem out of my gen two after 6 years looked essentially new..
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    Is My Impeller Bad? Mercruiser 228

    no idea what you are talking about do not use rubber parts. Many folks on here have filled manifolds with acetone because it wicks through cracks in manifolds more so than water, is a commonly used leak test for manfoolds
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    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Agreed, just need to be careful of metal getting into lower. Ideally you would disassemble both. I money is no issue go buy an SEI complete drive and go boating instead of wrenching .
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Nice boat. Just wanted to make sure you were using OEM, generally they last the longest.
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    Bravo3 lower unit casing replacement

    Agreed My buddy had same corrosion issues on his B3, replaced lower housing, had a mercathode on the drive/ gimbal, added a second one with transom pucks seems to cure the issue
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    Is My Impeller Bad? Mercruiser 228

    Yeah always see folks do that before they pressure test You are down to block or head crack, head gasket , or exhaust manifold/ elbow. Given it got hot I would be leaning towards head gasket. Would replace heads and gaskets after inspecting for cracks, then pressure test the long block...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Are you using OEM merc impellers or aftermarket ? I know the gen one impellers don’t last as long but I was getting at least 5-6 years on mine back in the day. If you have a pic of you boat post it I’m on my second sea Ray and always liked the Pachengas
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    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    It locked up and that's why the yoke snapped.
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    Is My Impeller Bad? Mercruiser 228

    os it water or antifreeze. Do you have a half or full closed system? i would pressure test the af side while its still together
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    Starter Freewheeling/Stripped Flywheel?

    Agreed get plugs out see if it turns over and expels water out of cylinders needs to happen fast dont let them sit on it before working on it.
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    You’re doing a lot of thinking about a work around…. but not starting with the basics replace impellers and housings with oem units, backflush to make sure any impeller pieces are not blocking anything, inspect your exhaust manifolds and elbows, make sure thermostats are in good shape and you...
  20. Scott06

    Prop Contacts Trim Tab Only When In Gear Not Neutral

    Remove the prop, then lock drive in gear
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