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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    No pulley/harmonic balancer appeared loose or had movements out of the ordinary.
  2. LakeMichiganBoater

    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    Tried this. Didnt seem to change the noise much at all, but belts are cheap so Ill replace. Power steering fluid level was fine.
  3. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Well I dont want to spend a ton of money, but if I rebuild the engine with a new block I am probably above $1500 as I will probably end up replacing most internal engine parts. So if its under $4000 to upgrade it may be worth it to me. It looks like it may be much more than that. Any go to...
  4. LakeMichiganBoater

    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Getting my boat going and had to evict some mice from inside the outboard (I learned for next winter...). It starts with choke on, but wont run without the choke. Pulled the cover off and it looks I am missing a flame arrestor or filter... I can see straight to the choke valve. Am I missing some...
  5. LakeMichiganBoater

    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    Sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine. Happens at most speeds above idle and tends to go away with time. Power steering pump? Here is a video of the noise This is what it sounds like at idle or slightly above The "smoke" is just steam from old fogging oil/lube and water...
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Where are these switches located and what is the best way to confirm they are wired correctly?
  7. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Yeah... I kinda figured... Is this a good time to upgrade to FI or something bigger that is a drop in? Or just stick with the same engine, new block?
  8. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Been rehabbing a 1986 Carver Santa Cruz and got the engine running and was testing the cooling system and it leaked a ton. Most were due to loose hoses, but I think I found a crack in the block. Just want to confirm this is not a seam where there should be a gasket that may have failed and it is...
  9. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    OK. I'm going to take a look with a bore scope and see if i can find it. I think it probably was a burst line during winter.
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    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Has anyone dealt with a leak there or knows if there is an access point? Maybe it's a plug removed in the winter?
  11. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Haha thank you all. Realized in misspoke with I called it a pre-alpha. Confirmed it is a R/MR and I will be rebuilding it. Ordered T4 Rotella 15w40 (non synthetic), just looking for the oil filter now. Ordered a oil extraction pump also.
  12. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Thank you! I will continue with my rebuild of the current outdrive.
  13. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Oh, So not worth the upgrade? Then I will stick with my plan to rebuild mine. I am having trouble confirming my model of outdrive though. Could anyone confirm that the serial # 0b463371 is for a MR or R?
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    This oil? T4, non-synthetic or synthetic blend? https://amzn.to/3y3aCIc Thanks!
  15. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Oh... This is not something I had not thought of, didnt know they were that compatable. That is a really good idea.... spent $500 on parts for the rebuild of the pre-alpha (actually think is an "R"), but I should be able to return them. Can you just confirm that I am correct with my belief it...
  16. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    What motor oil is recommended for this engine? Any idea on the oil filter part number? What glue should be used to reattached the new distributor cap?
  17. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. Doing a lot to rehab it, but wanted to keep the Carver specific stuff here. Looking for some advice on a few things. 1. I filed up the water tank and turned on (installed fuse) the pump...
  18. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. I am rebuilding the outdrive and have already rebuilt the carb. Engine runs great, but I need some advice on a few things. 1. Where do you drain the oil? Where is the oil dip stick? What...
  19. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Well which is the right one for a OMC 5.8L? Is this the right one? https://amzn.to/4836C6J I've used Sierra aftermarket parts on other stuff and they seemed decent.
  20. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    All good! Can happily report that it fixed the shift issue for the remainder of the 2023 boating season! Cant wait till next season.
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