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    Break in fresh built mercruiser 230 out of boat

    Quick question , The brown white wire from the terminal block for the trim sender should be connected to a 12v positive circuit? I am thinking the engine will not start if it does not see a voltage there. I have my test stand ready for the wiring .
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    Break in fresh built mercruiser 230 out of boat

    I understand roller cams don't need to be broken in but my machine shop gave me instructions on flat tappet cam break in. If you don't break in a flat tappet properly you can loose the lobes because the lifters don't rotate properly. I agree that seating the rings is best done under load , but...
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    Break in fresh built mercruiser 230 out of boat

    Thanks Scott ,
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    Break in fresh built mercruiser 230 out of boat

    Since I don't have my out drive yet, I was thinking to break in my flat tappet cam on land. I have built an engine test stand. Just going to order some electrical gauges . The carb was rebuilt also , so I am not sure what to set the idle mixture screws at. I know I have to run the engine at 2000...
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    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    I used a small blade screwdriver . I put the edge on the bushing and tapped with a hammer . Then put the blade between the housing and bushing and twisted. Took a bit....but got the bushing out.
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    Paint on head exhaust ports

    just want to ask if the majority removes the paint on the head exhaust ports before they bolt the manifolds on with a gasket? The shop that did my heads painted them , along with the head. Not the intake side. These are v8 305 heads. Thanks, Carl
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    Alpha one Gen II upper steering bushing

    Thanks Guys, I drilled and put a grease zerk in. Now can I use moly grease since it is a friction bushing? Or is the marine grease specially formulated?
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    Alpha one Gen II upper steering bushing

    I am rebuilding my gimbal assembly and have a question. When I took the upper steering pivot apart , there was no grease in the top bushing housing. Should I pack this area with grease when rebuilt with new bushing? There is no grease zerk like the Gen 1 . My serial number is 0D753918 . Carl
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    SEI outdrive question

    My gimbal is a Gen II 0D753918 . Yes I truly bought a project boat :).
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks, motor serial was b409807 1986 The loss of a few knots at top end is not a deal breaker for me. So I will play with Mercruisers prop calculator when time comes . Carl
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks all, Ok like I figured , my hp rating is off. The motor stock was 230hp So 1.62 or 1.84 for a drive. With proper size and pitch of propeller . A 4 blade would get me better pull at low speed? ie, hole shot? What rpm do most see when pulling water sports ?
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    SEI outdrive question

    When I rebuilt the engine I put flat top pistons and a new cam. The cam is a marine mild cam close to stock. I kept the build close to stock but my hp guessing is probably off. Class I camshaft. Good idle quality. Low rpm torque and mid range performance. Will work with stock or slightly...
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks , What is the breakdown of the gearing? 1.62 = 1 motor rev to 62 prop rev? My boat weight is 2600lbs , not sure if dry or wet. I was hoping to use the boat for water sports , tubing , wake boarding etc. My young lads will using it more than me so handling would be important. My...
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    SEI outdrive question

    Hi All, I am pondering between purchasing a new SEI 116 drive or a rebuilt Mercruiser drive. The 2 will cost the same roughly . My question is are the SEI drives good with a 230hp 5.0l engine? I am looking at 1.47 ratio. My gimbal housing is alpha 1 gen 2. The dealer told me that it had a 1.81...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Thanks !
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well the interior is complete . Just have to install motor.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    The last seats to restore. Not to sure of how to fasten them to the sides. They were through bolted and screwed from the back during boat production.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I installed the carpet and chairs. Along with the sound system.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well I painted the inside of the boat with epoxy primer and 2k poly. Turned out fantastic. Was not concentrating on the floor. I sprayed the primer , sprayed 1 coat of 2k and rolled the top coat with 2k.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    If I spray epoxy primer on my gunwales? ,the inside sides of the boat .Would I be better to spray 2k poly or would tremclad be ok with the hardener ?
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