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  1. Scott06

    Trim not going up with switch on shifter

    This means the trim limit switch (round puck on port side of gimbal ring) is bad. It limits how far up you can trim before needing to use the trailer button. You can jumper the switch out in the engine compartment easily, as the switch is a pain to change and best done when doing bellows etc.
  2. Scott06

    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    Draining is the best way -If they were clear of debris then that should drain it completely. Possible it is only the water crossover in the intake. I can't recall if there is a plug on the water cross over of vortec 4.3s that needs to get pulled as well? You could pull the thermostat out and...
  3. Scott06

    Tahoe 2150 CC Height on Trailer

    It would only be accurate height if someone else had the same trailer as you. Different trailers would give you different heights
  4. Scott06

    Wont idle after warming up

    Would look at fuel filter empty and look at contents ignition system what is condition of cap rotor plug wires and plugs. Assume you have a thunderbolt ignition . May want to look at sensor in distributor especially if it has the exposed terminals which is the older design. try opening gas cap...
  5. Scott06

    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    Would bet the block is cracked under the heads in the lifter valley looks like it wasn’t properly winterized. Are the outside of the exhaust manifolds cracked as well?
  6. Scott06

    Need help to identify witch outdrive i need

    Alpha one gen one outdrive 1.98 ratio. A earlier R or MR drive will also bolt up as they are essentially interchangeable with the alpha gen one.
  7. Scott06

    Stingray mercruiser 3.0 engine problem

    Yeah my thought as well.
  8. Scott06

    Stingray mercruiser 3.0 engine problem

    In additon to the info chris wanted some more on what happened? Just stopped running? Does it turn over via the starter and not run or dies it not turn over at all?
  9. Scott06

    out drive

    That's the transom housing serial number the outdrive serial is located by the vent plug on the upper housing- just below it. It will be not only in the sticker but also stamped in the metal is the sticker is gone or damaged.
  10. Scott06

    1997 mercruiser 350 mag loss of power

    Check the contents of the fuel filter for anything but fresh clean gas
  11. Scott06

    Power Trim Up not working

    That was an easy fix…
  12. Scott06

    1990 5.7. 260 Overcooling at idle.

    Couple of thoughts- is engine actually getting that cold? Have you measured the water cross over in intake at idle to see if it matches indicated temp? if indicted temp is not accurate is the temp sending unit in correct spot in thermostat housing? Is it somehow just seeing the raw water...
  13. Scott06

    Power Trim Up not working

    That circut breaker is the 12 v supply to boat I think trim gets it direct off the battery cable to starter so resettting it will have no effect. It is working in the up so as previously mentioned likely the trim limit switch is bad. often time folks will jumper around it as it is a pain to...
  14. Scott06

    Bellow Replacement

    All OEM is best. I can't confirm if a spark plug socket will work, havent tried it
  15. Scott06

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    You are going farther and probably have twice the hp .. I just go down the lake find a spot where no one is around
  16. Scott06

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I did that putting the side trim on the seats for my 65 GTO after recovering them, still pissed about about it...
  17. Scott06

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    GPH depends on how much you push the throttle forward. We are lucky enough that my dad has a place on the lake, so I'm only trailering twice a year, kept in a hoist. Typical day is 6-8 people out for an hour or three, ski/wakeboard, then swim. Put about 35-45 hours on it a year = about...
  18. Scott06

    Bellow Replacement

    Did you get the tool to remove the hinge pins? Also I think you need the shift cable tool as well to remove shift cable from bellhousing. Might be worth doing the shift cable if yours it not smooth and also the seals on the shift shaft in bellhousing can leak water into bellhousing if they are worn
  19. Scott06

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    Really depends on your tow vehicle and comfort towing. I can tell you from my experience on a 38 mile long lake with my old boat (18 ft 1991 sea ray 170) vs my new (21 ft 2004 sea ray 200 sport). the extra beam weight, and deadrise may it a much more comfortable boat that is towable by my...
  20. Scott06

    4.3 over heating at low rpm Help

    Did you verify the engine temp with a IR thermometer to see if the alarm switch is accurate and should be going off ? checked the ignition timing isn't retarded? Did you test it after the circ pump was replaced?
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