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  1. tpenfield

    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    I might have missed it, but when the engine was rebuilt, did the shop put a new camshaft in the engine? Just wondering if there is too much valve overlap.
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    Mercruiser Spark plug broken

    IDK . . . I think they used to be around $100. Probably more now.
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    Mercruiser Spark plug broken

    This is my go-to tool set. Crescent 100 piece tool set.
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    Replacing Carpet with Laminate in salon

    I did the cabin floor on my 33 foot Formula (330 SS), pulled up the carpet and replaced with vinyl laminate flooring. I'd say about a 6 on a 10 scale, if you are handy. When you pull up the carpet, you will be able to determine the condition of the sub-floor. That's when a can-of-worms could...
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    Yamaha 4 HP, cranks, runs, but fails to come back from idling down to shift gears

    I have the Yammy 3 HP, which is pretty much the same thing. Finicky motors for sure. I think the reason is that they are 1 cylinder engines and as such not really designed to go low RPM. After much fiddling with the carburetor and using carb cleaner, I've found that I needed to shift into...
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    2003 Crownline 180 flooring question

    IIRC, there is a fair amount of wood in Crownline boats. If you can get a glimpse of the flooring edge, maybe in the area around the engine bay, that might tell the story.
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    Water inlet hose replacement on Bravo 3

    When I replaced the water inlet hoses on my twin Bravo drives, it seemed like you had to do it from the outside (bell housing removed). If the hose (and insert) has already started to collapse, you may be able to get needle nose pliers (from the inside) between the hose and insert to further...
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    Extra cost(s) breakdown of storing boat in a saltwater marina?

    I keep my boat on a mooring in salt water, just like @Lou C . . . Extra costs . . . Bottom paint $400 (DIY) Outdrive anti-fouling - $75 (DIY) Can of fogging oil $15 (if it doesn't move and it should) Duct Tape $7 (if it moves and it shouldn't) Anodes $75 . . . maybe double that if you keep the...
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    97 23 ft Larson Bilge Pump replacement

    Any of the Attwood or Rule (non-automatic) pumps of about 500 gph capacity and 3/4" hose fitting should work. This video may help . . .
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    OK - the starboard engine is going all-in on the cooling system woes. Not only is the water pressure an issue, but coolant reservoir is overflowing. I also noticed the coolant temperature would go a bit high and then recover back to normal. I'm thinking that either the H.E. cap (radiator cap)...
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Quick update: Per the service manual the raw water pressure should be at least 20 psi at 4000 rpm. I took the boat out today and ran it up to 4200 (ish) rpm. Port engine was at 27 psi Starboard engine was at 17 psi Engine temperatures are fine (165) So, I’ll be doing the backflushing next...
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Ignition System Update . . . I went through the ignition system the past few days. Coil resistance is about 1 ohm each . . . maybe a bit less. The cam levers on the points were a bit worn and getting only about 0.010 gap. So, I set those to the 0.020 spec. I also cleaned up the the...
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    Mercury Scorpion 350 Will not start

    Welcome to iBoats . . . The wiring of significance is going to be engine related, so you should see about getting the engine manual, if you don't have one. 3 things to make the engine run . . . fuel compression spark It would be best to figure out which one you don't have. Did the marina...
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    Trim gage not working

    I never liked the trim sender designs . . . a boat repair person's dream.
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    Trim gage not working

    My idea is water gets into the sender unit on the outdrive. Another common thing is that the wires leading from the sender fray/break.
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    Strange engine sound need help

    Yes, do the easy stuff first.
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    AC Mr43T

    I ran Mr. 43T plugs in my 454's . . . never a problem. I would rule out other possibilities vs. bad plugs.
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    Strange engine sound need help

    Stuff a rag in the water inlet hose while you are replacing the belt. You will get some water in the bilge, but not too much. Depending on how much slack there is with the hose, you may be able to position the hose above the water line while you work.
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    Strange engine sound need help

    Have you replaced the belt? I would not start chasing other things until you have replaced the serpentine belt and have thoroughly checked the pulleys for proper alignment.
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    Bravo 1 low water pressure

    I tried that . . . didn't work . . .hose pressure was too great :LOL:
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