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  1. Scott06

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    98 and newer gen 2 gimbal is bigger than a gen one or earlier gen two. I personally find iboats parts search impossible to use number nine on this page lists both merc and sierra parts for gen one gimbal bearings...
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    Random knock over 4k RPMs...

    rattling noise was what i observed was related to engine speed. Basically started getting on a plane. Return line had loose clamp at ps cooler. Apparently clamps VP used tend to loosen up.
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    Random knock over 4k RPMs...

    idling on muffs doesn't tell you much, running under load does. A shot in the dark - check your PS level. Had a neighbors boat (4.3 VP) making a rattling, the only thing I could visually see was low level and foam in PS reservoir. I never would have made the connection between the noise and...
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    Question about re-filling an Alpha with the drive lube monitor....

    You will be fine as is. Mine I fill like you mention- pump through bottom of drive until I see it come up in the lube bottle, then top off lube bottle. Every spring once I run it it drops maybe an 1"-1.5" top it off and doesn't drop rest of the season. When you run it any air will work its way...
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    5.7LX rebuild question

    An excerpt from this page- https://www.innovatemotorsports.com/resources/marine-carb.php A starting point for air/fuel mixtures for most performance marine engines is: Idle:�� 14.1-13.4 to 1 air/fuel mixture Cruise/light loads rpm 14.2 �14.0 to 1 air/fuel mixture Power mixture and...
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    Running non ethanal during layup

    Or just disconnect the fuel pump if electrical or take fuel line off and run into a can, run the carb dry. If you have to rebuild every three years I suspect there's something else going on like your fuel tank has crud in it. I've run ethanol fuel for ten + years never had an issue just...
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    Purchasing a 1971 23' Winner, no engine, great shape...

    For a first boat I think you'd be better served by find something that doesn't need a complete restoration. Judging by leaves in it , the graffiti inside, this has been sitting out uncovered for a long time, which as pointed out is a sure bet the stringers and transom are rotted. This is why the...
  8. Scott06

    Alpha One Gen 2 Outdrive not going back on

    didn't see your post, great minds think alike....
  9. Scott06

    Alpha One Gen 2 Outdrive not going back on

    If the alignment is good there's only a few things : Heavy amount of grease in coupler from alignment process drive and Shift linkage not in fwd ( you said this is ok) orings on driveshaft not going in gimbal bearing I think there are more orings than u need for a gen 2 in the gaskets set...
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    Exhaust smells like paint thinner

    Then start looking at carb issues , is choke fully opening, fuel pressure adjust needle and seat
  11. Scott06

    What is it like owning a 20yr old merc cruiser on a trailer boat?

    Well played....
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    What is it like owning a 20yr old merc cruiser on a trailer boat?

    merc 3.0 is one of the best entry level powerplants out there. What it is is durable, easy to work on, and inexpensive to operate and maintain, what it is not is fast or powerful. If reasonably well cared for will outlast the rest of the boat. Get a factory service manual for the engine and the...
  13. Scott06

    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    I don't know how you would test this but you may want to try replacing the sensor in the distributor. I had a similar situation on a VW where sensor in distributor failed and would trickle voltage through it to coil. Kept ruining coils, replaced distributor and thus sensor problem went away.
  14. Scott06

    Evinrude 130HP switching from 3 blade to 4 blade

    What is the recommended WOT rpm for your engine? If you are close or at the top now I would think dropping 2" in pitch and adding the 4th blade would keep you relatively close to where you are now . I have run 4 blades on my last two boats really like what they do for all aspects of boating (...
  15. Scott06

    Exhaust smells like paint thinner

    What do the spark plugs look like - could you just be running rich? does it sear your eyes?
  16. Scott06

    BTV Bayliner Single Axle Trailer - Over-run / Inertia Brakes?

    By brake themselves, do you mean if the trailer gets loose it needs to apply the brakes or a mechanical parking brake feature? The surge brake system with discs I put on my trailer has a breakaway feature that applies the brakes if the trailer gets loose from the tow vehicle
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    Vibration TurningPoint 4 blade

    I had very good experinces with michigan vortex 4 blades, used a 16” for skiing and 18” for tubing and cruising. Both wee an excellent value
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    Snapped screws in carb...

    Take them to a machine shop to drill and tap.
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    Vibration TurningPoint 4 blade

    Take them to a prop shop for balancing
  20. Scott06

    5.7LX rebuild question

    2516 is a performer rpm manifold. The performer rpms are indeed intended for higher rpm applications ( aka not basically stock marine) than the standard dual plane, basically a bridge between historically dual plane and single plan intake rpm ranges. yes go with the eps manifold, will be better...
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