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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    Thank you for the feed back I have to say regardless of seeing the old 200 decal under the new decal I can't argue that it's a 200 or not, seen some strange scams in my lifetime.... will check sensor location you suggested and can take as many pictures as need to confirm if this outboard is a...
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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    hi all. you could see the old decal on the hood under paint also 200. the serial tag and the frost plug has the same number as mention on my first post.if this help the heads no is 95081. another question is it possible this engine didn't have an actual temperature sensor reading on line where...
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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    Good morning all. when reading some replies my Merc included a cluster of gauges oil PSI / Volts / temp / tac and fuel level. can anyone confirm if this outboard has sensor for oil PSI / Volt fuel I'm aware its seperate. the harness that was included is an 8 pin plus 4 that was confirmed as to...
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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    Thank you thank you... do you have any knowledge about the fuel mix setup they had vs original dual tank? if anything should have been bypassed fuel pump etc properly for me to ensure it was done correctly. I will add a few more question to my original post regarding power trim system.
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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    Good morning. its a 200HP and was fully restored new paint decal etc that is why it was confusing to me on my end also when looking at picture and couldn't find it by using the serial number. thank you so much all for any info
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    1980's serial number / harness / general questions

    Good morning all. I have a multiple questions regarding a Merc fully restored I just purchased. serial number 6033659 cant find a conclusive year online yet. Questions. 1. year ? 2. harness is an 8 pin plus 4 wires ( grey = ? ) ( purple = ? ) ( black yellow stripe = ?) ( yellow red stripe =...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Ok perfect will buy 2 thank you sooooo much Scott...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day all. Do anyone know if I could use the balancers from the 305 for the 350 block? Reason I'm asking only one of the two 350 had a balancer and the 350 balancer is bigger then the one from the 305. Thank you all. If so wanted to keep the shaft and crankshaft with the 350 engine and use...
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    1997 Doral 300 SC twin 5.7 mercruiser

    Good morning all thank you all for the suggestions all is noted and will try everything that was pointed out. I do have a digital compression tester on the to do list to check all cylinder compression. will keep you all updated have a great day.
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    1997 Doral 300 SC twin 5.7 mercruiser

    Good morning everyone. I'm posting this for a friend having issues with one of his engine. So last year my friend went to fuel his boat and turnout the o'ring gasket to his gas cap feel out without him noticing and for several days it rain and I mean it rain a lot next thing you know apparently...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    the two 305 100% was running on timing chain its just when I went and checked the shaft yesterday notice on crankshaft had 2 gears assuming that would have been for a double timing chain set up. I have one 350 ready for the machine shop just to clean the blocks and heads and possibly a light...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    To clarify one crankshaft had 2 gears I could post pictures tomorrow of the 305 crankshaft if that helps?
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Hi Scott. both 305 had timing chain. one 305 had a double timing chain gear was 2 different 305 in that boat from the beginning that could explain that right? one from the casting number was saying truck 305 and the other casting said passenger 305 like Monte Carlo thank you Scott
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day all. they are both 1995 vortex 350 mechanical fuel pump. now Ive spent lots of time online to read up on twin engine setup and I have yet figured out rotation of twin engine boat out from the boat manufacture for my model if my boat engine rotation was both clockwise or counter...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day all. Moving forward with 350 2 bolt main rear single seal. I've got one a runner however I want them as new as they get so full tear down and at the machine shop for cleaning inspection and then looking for another one. The one I got was free from my cousin was inside great shape.
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Ok thank you. I may have found 4 options two SBC 350 or 2 SBC 305 still in the trucks and runners I'm waiting for serial numbers to research them a big thank you again for all your assistance.
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day, I found a few places that carry most parts I'm fortunate some of my family member here have machine shop and are machinist if its made of metals they pretty much can reproduce anything. shaft, gears etc. thank you for the heads up.
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Yes but would example my existing bellhousing and flywheel ring gear fit a Vortex engine?
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