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  1. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks ESGWheel! Hope it'll only need a head gasket... I went with a MANHLE complete gasket kit. So I think I'm going to start tearing into the engine tomorrow. I've made sort of a "step by step" list for disassembly and reassembly. 1. Disassembly Prep Disconnect battery. Drain coolant...
  2. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Hey guys, so I'm starting to look at everything that I will need to do this project with. I made a list of all the things I will need. Do I need any additionals or wanything removed? Any sealants? Sorry it's not neat... TOOLS: - EPAuto 1/4-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (20–200 in-lb /...
  3. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Also, I attempted to try and do a leak down test since I got a kit and I've come across a problem... I've searched online a bunch and Im not too sure of how to turn this engine over by hand... because getting in between the mount arm and crankshaft bolt is literally impossible and I heard that...
  4. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thank you! I have nothing to say than will follow🫡 lol. I seriously appreciate all the help you guys.
  5. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Got it thanks for the heads up! Warped meaning not completely flat right? I'd have to "sand" it down or probably be better to take it to a machine shop? Or can I do Dales way lol?
  6. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for the info! Ill try the compression test again tomorrow and see what I get. Maybe this time Ill warm up the engine because the compression readings I got were on a cold engine. I talked to my friend hes a car mechanic and he swapped head gaskets in the past. But he said it could be a...
  7. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Read every word lol... No I haven't run the engine after I did the compression test. I will run the engine tomorrow since I am getting a pressure tester tomorrow so it'll be an engine work day tomorrow lol. I will do the spark plug pull test and I will let you guys know what happens to the...
  8. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thank you I appreciate all the info! Really under $50? See I don't mind paying lets say $100 for a head gasket kit aslong as its higher quality and I'd have the peace of mind on the water. What kind of engines did you do headgaskets on? Im assuming 3.0 as well? Just curious lol. I will dig...
  9. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks! I think I'm overthinking this... I want to try it out because if I don't I'll never learn... Okay I'll order myself a pressure tester and post my results on here.
  10. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks I hope i got a good deal lol. Boat overall is in really good shape no tears or anything like that. Thanks for all the advice and info! Ill try that out, I think that'll be a clearer sign. Is it okay to start and run the engine with a blown headgasket? Im assuming for a short period of...
  11. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks its a nice boat i think I got a good deal for it. It looks clean and well taken care of. Its a 2008 Bayliner 175BR and got it for a little over $2500CAD
  12. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Ah great... just what I needed to know...😔 Im no engine mechanic myself. I know theres youtube but I've never in my life worked IN an engine... Well future kids lol, Im only 20 and this is my second boat never thought id get lucky with a blown headgasket... Ive never taken the boat on the...
  13. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Here it is running and idleing in neutral... To me it seems like its running good, althought could be better. If it didnt have compression in 2 out of 4 cylinders there is no way it would run like that...
  14. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for the help! Definetely will ask with all my questions here lol. I just checked compression. I hope you can see the pictures. For some reason I wasnt able to get a reading for cylinder 2 and 3... I refuse to believe this because the engine runs. Maybe it was because I used a cheap...
  15. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for getting back! Serial of engine is; 1A022456 I honestly just bought the boat a few days ago, so its completely new to me... I asked the previous owners about it, elderly couple, they told me it was used at a cottage all its life, but was maintained properly every year. When I was...
  16. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    So Im trying to set my timing on my 2008 mercruiser 3.0L TKS, EST ignition system. My current idle is at 1000RPMS thats where it runs still shakey but it runs and keeps running. If I lower it down to under 1000RPMS like to 800 or 900 RPM it starts to shake and run inconsistantly. Im not sure...
  17. DanOnTheBoat

    Battery Switch Confusion

    Hm okay yeah that clears some things up. If I were to wire it up to a switch would i connect all of those to the switch how it is?
  18. DanOnTheBoat

    Battery Switch Confusion

    That's what I want, just an ON/OFF switch. i;m assuming it won't matter what kind of On/Off switch I get their all the same. Horsepower of my engine? That would be 120HP inboard Mercruiser.
  19. DanOnTheBoat

    Battery Switch Confusion

    Hello everyone. So I'm looking to get and install an on/off battery switch for my boat, since everytime I go to use the boat I have to manually connect and disconnect the wiring so it wouldn't drain if something was to be left on. I've watched plenty of How To videos and im still confused. It's...
  20. DanOnTheBoat

    Does the antifreeze you use really matter?

    Got it appreciate the advice and help! Seems like draining the block is better than leaving it full with even antifreeze. What kind of -100 antifreeze do you use? Majority of what I'm finding online are all rated -50.
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