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Re: ?s on setting timing Well I pulled the boat out of the shop, warmed it up to opperating temp. and hit it with the light. At an idle, it was at 15or 16 where the red arrow is. This may sound stupid, but which side of that zero mark is "before". I'm thinkin its toward the red arrow as there...

Re: ?s on setting timing That chart is a little over my head. Maybe somebody could explain. Does it mean that if I rev my engine to 2000rpm, my timing should advance to 10.5 degrees. The manuall says that my sparkplug gap should be .040 and the cover on my spark arester says .035. I didn't...

Hi guys. I did a compleete tune up a few weeks ago on my 5.7 (serial # in signature) and it is running great. Having said that, I noticed a little pinging when I punch it. Im assuming this is most likely timing do to the tune-up. I would like to check the timing, but not sure which...

I have an oil leak behind the harmonic balancer. I believe it is the main seal. Does the engine have to come out to change this seal? I get a quarter cup of oil every time I go out. I think I will run it this summer and repair this winter unless I can fix it in the boat. I guess I need to drop...

Re: Mercruiser 4 cyl water leaking from exhaust manifold I don't know if thats totally true I had a crack on my 1979 140 horse Merc in the typical place, just under the head. I ground out the crack, cleaned really well the applied 3 layers of JB weld, each one wider than the last. Don't let...

Re: Power steering not working. Well I got my new steering cable yesterday an am getting ready to install it. The instructions say not to lube the cable as it is lubed in the factory. I'm wondering if i need to put grease on the part that is indicated by the green arrow ( don't know its name)...

Hi Guys; Well I splashed her here in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Real windy and almost warm, 17*c (62*f). I found out the hard way how slippery my hull was on my brand new bunks on the new trailer. I undid the chain and the strap when my wheels were at the water and started to back up and...

Re: Where to properly install a fuel/water separator I,m not an expert and I'm sure a couple will chime in shortly. Having said that, I put mine, on my old Bayliner, on the stringer close to the fuel pump. I would think you would want to put it in a place that was easy to access. I don't have a...

Re: Locking washers on motor mounts Didn't get a chance to fire it up for the first time this season, but its all done and ready to go. Here is a couple of pictures. Maybe next weekend... Ken Stripped down to bare aluminum,primed, painted and impeller,plate and gaskets.Also new decal...

Hi guys: Found the locking washers on the underside of the motor mounts. How do I deal with these. Just bend them back, make the adjustment and bend them back again? Thanks.... Ken.

Hi Guys; Getting ready to install drive bellows sleeve and i would like to clean the old adheisive off the bellows and gimbal housing ( aft end of bellows). It is still attached at the other end. What would remove the glue without damaging the rubber? While trying to pull the gimbal bearing...

Re: New Shorlander tandem trailer? I think that might be a good idea, MarkSee. I think I'll leave it the way it is for this season and add the other bunks in the winter. I just seems to sit a little high in the front. I'll include another pic or two and see what you guys think. ......Ken

Hi Guys: I finally got my tandem trailer. I had some questions about my single axle trailer that we discussed in an earlier thread which lead me to replacing it with this tandem. The trailer is a new 2010 model good for 4600lbs. I had to adjust the the bunks a little and am wondering if the...

Hi Guys; Just left the Mercruiser dealer with my can of liquid gold (perfect seal) for impeller gasket. It looks like the large hole gasket (bottom one) has a beed of some kind on the face that goes between the plate and the gasket. Am I supposed to put perfect seal between lower housing and...

Hi, Me again: When I sepaarated the upper from the lower, this plastic "filler wall" fell out. Is there a specific way this has to go into the slots and how would I get it to stay there? Thanks.... Ken

Hi Guys; I've just repainted my drive (AI,GII) and I am wondering how much contact with bare aluminum is required for the anodes to work. Under the front one, under the driveshaft, is completely painted and was before as well. Is contact through the bolts enugh or do I have to remove some...

Re: Which size tire? I have a 95 GMC Seirra 4X4 extended cab and I went from 265/75 to 285/75 and notice a little loss in power, but not enough to regret doing it. I also put a 2 inch lift (torsion bar keys and a 2 inch block in the rear) and the truck went from a "socer mom" truck to a smart...

Hi guys; Well I have finally got that break in the gelcoat repaired and am starting to cut and pollish. I have a section of the hull sanded up to 1000, pollished with a glase and topped with Mcguires marine wax. Its as smooth as a baby's bottom and shiny like crazy, but seems to be hazy or...

Hi guys; Took my SS prop off to pollish it and I find this corrosion behind it. Is this a big deal and what should I do about it. Thanks...... Ken

Hi guys; I have a Highfive, five blade SS prop and I would like it to sparkle, but am not sure how to achieve this. Any suggestions would be welcome..... Thanks, Ken