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  1. kmarine

    mercruiser 255 inboard 3.4 volts to coil wire

    I am working on a 1979 harbormaster houseboat with 5.7 liter 255 hp inboards with v drive. (post engine swap using original Mallory type distributor with new points, coil and condenser.) I can only start and run engine by jumping the +coil to the positive battery post. At the key switch I have...
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    do you have expierience withceramic waxes

    I currently detail about 20 boats each year. I currently use wizards nanotechnology cutting compound followed by wizards nano machine glaze and finish with a coat of wizards nano wax. The newest technology is the ceramic wax boasting a 1 to 3 year finish. Brands like reelshine Stark repel and...
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    acculift linear accuator coupler

    does anyone know what coupler is used in acculift linear accuators. the rubber is torn to pieces and the steel blades are bent, this is in a chaparral 34ft boat with a 400 pound hatch. almost impossible to access without motor working. had to strap a 12 ft 2x8 to hatch and have 3 guys lift to...
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    Miami boat show bound

    Heading out to the Miami boat show Feb 16th anyone have recommendations figured on upgrading in 10 years when the kids finish college. looking in the 45 to 50 ft range. Figured then about buying a 10 year old boat then would be new today. Any suggestions or must see info. First time at Miami show.
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    best way to remove barrier coat

    I have a 1995 wellcraft Martinique. It has about 15% of the barrier coat peeled off from when I pressure washed the hull. It appears the boat was not sanded prior to barrier coat application. What is the best way to strip barrier coat ? sand blast, soda blast. dustless blast or chemical...
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    ford ignition problem 351

    I have a 1996 ford 351 EFI boss gt 40 engine PCM that falls on its face when it reaches 2600 rpm and surges to about 2200 rpm I have replaced distributor pick up coil and ignition module cap wires and it still surges. there are no codes stored in the computer.
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    need new boss gt 40 long block

    my 1996 MB sports boss 210 has a boss gt40 ford 351 engine made for PCM. I have 0 compression in cyl #2 and low compression in all other cylinders. I am in the market for a new long block, but not sure if I can find a gt40 which my efi is set up for. anyone know where to find a long block?
  8. kmarine

    pss inboard shaft seals

    I have a 1995 Wellcraft Martinique 3600 with Pss shaft seals. The shaft diameter is 1 1/4 inches and the through hull tube measures 2 3/32 inches. The pss boot comes in 2 inch and 2 1/4 inch sizes. These are the original brand of seals on the boat. Does anyone know which size to order? I have...
  9. kmarine

    starving for fuel

    my neighbor has a searay 40 express 1994 with bluewater mercruiser 454 mechanical fuel pumps mounted to seawater pumps. the starboard engine will only draw fuel after the water separating filter is filled with fuel and primed. The fuel pump and filters have been replaced. If the engine sits...
  10. kmarine

    454 big block difference

    I have mercruiser 310 hp 454 engines in my 1995 wellcraft Martinique. Are these the same as 330 hp engines with different carbs? can I change the carb jets or camshaft to increase hp without damaging the engines? my current wot is 4200rpm what could I do to get it to 4500 rpm without changing...
  11. kmarine

    return air vent clips

    I have a 1995 wellcraft martinique with a marine air ac unit. I keep breaking the plastic clips that hold the grlle in place with the air filter. does anyone knoe the manufacturer of the grill, or who sells the plastic retainer clips? Any help is appreciated.
  12. kmarine

    gtx limited melting pipe to muffler hose

    I have a 1998 gtx limited with a 951 engine. I keep melting the hose between the exhaust pipe and the muffler. I have checked the cooling lines for blockage, flushed all cooling ports, and have water running out the tubes showing cooling flow out the back. does this issue sound like a water...
  13. kmarine

    loctite 514

    My mercruiser manual says to apply a light coat of loctite 514 to bearing seal od. is this the same as loctite 515 or does anyone know of suitable replacment available at a hardware store or auto parts place.
  14. kmarine

    exhaust manifold elbow cracked

    I just broke off the exhaust manifold plastic elbow from my mercruiser 454 Part#806926A1. What is the easiest way to remove the broken piece from the manifold. I can use the sierra 18-4224 available on i boats. Do they make easy outs for plastic fittings?
  15. kmarine

    Sea water rebuild diagram 454 with fuel pump

    Does anyone know where I can get a diagram of mercruiser part 46-807151a8 This is a sea water pump with fuel pump in the body. I have the parts, just want to make sure I am not missing somthing like a seal. Thank you
  16. kmarine

    amtico floor installation

    I just recieved my amtico teak and white flooring which I am installing in my cabin. Does anyone have any pointers? The instructions are vague. I spoke with one instaler and he recomended dry fiting first and using masking tape to create sections. The adhesive only has a 1 hour pot life. This...
  17. kmarine

    mercruiser 454 fuel /water pump rebuild

    I have a 1995 wellcraft martinique with 454 mercruisers. combination water fuel pump is leaking water after a second pump kit. Is there a seal kit and bushing kit for rebuilding mercruiser 46-807151a8 raw water pump I have already tried the 46-80715a14 rebuild kit with. the pump body and o ring...
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