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AS some of you know from my other thread i need to rebuild/replace my motor. I came across a used one local that is rebuildable and cheap. I would much rather throw one right back in then to pull mine then rebuild. i asked the guy for numbers on block this is what he gave me. 10243880 and...

I have a 1998 well craft merc 5.7 2 barrel alpha 1 gen 2 ever since i got it it always stalled in reverse and coming out of Foward i need to adjust the cables i tried a few diff things i found on youtube but it only made it worse so i am starting from 100)% scratch What is the procedure to...

I have a 1998 well craft 240Se 5.7 alpha 1 gen 2 last year i did new bellows risers ect before i put it in my slip just got it out of storage popped the drive off because i heard a lil noise nothing crazy last year twards end of season and its nasty where gimbal bearing goes some water mixed...

I have a 1998 wellcraft 240 SE 5.7 currently running a 15x17 pitch aluminum prop boat goes ok but i am looking into a stainless prop to get a lil more performance maybe lil more speed or better out of the hole shot ect now i will admit my engine is a little tired i plan to rebuild next year but...

Picked up a boat it has a merc 5.0 alpha 1 gen 2 in it couldn't figure out why engine wouldn't heat up found out NO tstat in it some idiot i guess took it out who ever owned it before me must of been a butch. The tstat housing was hollow. Now my problem is i went to go get a new one from boat...

Recently picked up a 1992 century antigua 235 basically when i got it it was sitting outside un covered for years moss and mold all over. Power washed and bleached it now its white as a ghost and looks good but i am trying to get it to shine up a bit its dull. I have tried a few...

I just got a good deal on a 1992 century Malibu 235Seas that's what it says on the side of the boat.. But i tried to look up the boat to find some more info on it like size of gas tank ect and what its worth but for some reason i cant find any info on this boat? its been sitting for years but...

I am going to go look at a 1986 Sea ray 255 Fly bridge This weekend with twin 470 mercs for 3k. Its been sitting 2 years have owned many boats and expect it to need all the regular **** water pumps seals ect.. How ever My question is hopefully one of you has owned or ridden in one of these. Is 2...

I have a 1997 merc 5.7 I am not sure if this is common was out yesterday cranking at 3700 rpm and the power steering pulley exploded nothing locked up so i think its because its a plastic pos. How ever i cant seam to find a new one that's the same? i am also looking for a metal one its the...

I have a 1998 wellcraft 240 SE with a 5.7 merc THUNDERBOLT V ignition 2barrl just took it out of the slip been having power issues so want to check timing i dont have a book new enough for my boat guess i gotta get a new one what should the timing be set at?

I have a 1998 wellcraft 240 SE with a 5.7 merc 2 barrel and alpha 1 gen 2 with a 17 pitch prop. I got this boat last year was a pain to get it running but now it runs good but i seem to have a have a issue not sure if its prop related or engine related. OK so its hard to get it up on plane i...

I have a 1998 mercruiser 5.7 alpha 1 gen 2 and it stalls coming out of forward gear before it went into the water i changed the lower shift cable and bellows. I have tried to adjust the cut out switch but clearly i am missing something its a little confusing i dont have the roller style where...

I have a 1998 wellcraft 240se that i picked up last year with a 5.7 mercruiser non vortec outdrive is a alpha 1 gen 2. i just replaced the risers and rebuilt outdrive. I plan on putting it in a slip this year i have never done so before so i have a few questions it will be in salt water. Someone...

1997 mercuiser 5.7 2barrel mercarb spring needle NOn vortex sent carb out to be rebuilt cause boat was stalling at idle all the time and lack of power now it wont run right blows black smoke hard to start ect ect i did intake seals due to a leak so now i am looking for the timing settings for...

I have a Mercruiser 1998 5.7 EFI 2barrel non vortec what spark plugs do i use? i went to boat store but their book sucked i need to know what NGK plugs to use the plugs that came with my boat where some **** car acdelco plugs someone put in there most likely the wrong ones. The book for my...

Ok so i have a 1998 wellcraft 240SE with a 5.7 with a 17 pitch prop on it i think i have the wrong prop? the problem is i cant get it on plain until i hit 3200 rps there is a lot of cavitation but as soon as i get to 3200rps or so boat will start take off but something is not right what prop...

I have a 1998 mercruiser 5.7 with a 2 barrel carb on it. This boat has been sitting for 6 years so i did all the normal stuff like draining gas,replacing plugs wires ect, rebuilt carb,fuel pump, cap and rotor. My problem is it has a rough and sometimes low idle boat fires up every time but if...

I have a 1998 5.7 Alpha 1 gen 2 Drive it is leaking oil out of the 2 holes on the bottom end under the fins. what could this be ? someone told me shift rod bushing? is this true? or could it be the upper seals? if so how do i change them i know i have to pull the drive,

2006 vx110 display stopped working i was riding and the display shut off then i hit a wave and it came back on then off again So first thing i thought Loose wire but cant find anything wrong... it came on 1 other time when i hit a wave its like something is loose but cant find it... any suggestions?

What brand risers/manifolds are recommended for a 1998 Merc 5.7 ? i need new ones but dont know what brand to go for i was looking at GLM or Seirra? What do you guys recommend? any other brands?