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    Blue smoke during warmup

    Already know the answer to this. Engines are the original serial numbers to her and Mark 4's. Thanks
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    Blue smoke during warmup

    Will do. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm having Andy build the engines for reliability and not performance. I need them to run until I'm below the dirt or the boat sinks. (Which ever comes first). https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Service/DA-Machine-Shop-173990479409431/ Whilist...
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    Blue smoke during warmup

    Thanks, So strange how all 16 cylinders are within 5 psi but low on compression. Going to check again with friends OTC compression tester just to be sure. Doesn't really matter as I'm in agreement engines being due rebuilds and run like poop. Smokey cold morning port engine start up for 10 min...
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    Blue smoke during warmup

    16 cylinders all well below 100 PSI.. One would think bad compression tester right?
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    Blue smoke during warmup

    Well. I guess I'm spending money. I expected some but wow. Bad news is I used my shop compressor to verify my Mac Tools compression tester and both gauges read the same. So looks like toasted 454's. LOL. What can I do... Thanks
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    Blue smoke during warmup

    Hi all, It's been awhile since I've posted. I now have an older Searay 350 with Q-Jet Carbed Merc V-Drive 454's. Port engine during colder months (55F or below) blue smokes the marina up during initial warm up with typical scent of burning oil. Also oil gets very dark between changes which I do...
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    Milky oil - Twin 454

    Starboard engine our 90 Sea Ray Sundancer continually has milky looking oil. Two oil changes since last February, 110 hours now have accumulated with no operational issues. Still the same creamy looking oil noted. Today a third oil change and same milky oil. Closed cooling antifreeze level stays...
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    454 with Milky oil found on pre-purchse

    Looking at an older boat with twin 454's. I see slightly milky looking oil noted on starboard engine dip stip. Possible causes? Manifolds, Cracked block, head gasket? Compression check shows all cylinders between 130-140. I think winter moisture from sitting but have doubts as port engine has...
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    Fuel injection option for Vortec

    This has probably been touched on. I have interest in installing Fuel Injection on my 2000 5.7 Carbed bow rider. Is there a kit? or can I expect to see someone selling it from a busted motor? My goal is simple. Super easy starts with smooth acceleration and decent power. I have built stronger...
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    Can Stainless Steel Props be repaired?

    This prop shakes my boat to death. Typical dents but all three blades are different when measured. I bought a new 21P that is super smooth but not so good pulling multiple skiers at same time. New 19P is $350 so I want to see if this one can be fixed. Thanks
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    5.7 mercruiser running hotter than normal with steam from exhaust

    Hi all, So I notice several weeks ago that my fresh water bow rider started running about 20-30 degrees hotter. It usually stays around 170F but noticed on a hard lake run it creeped up to 200-210 with steam noted from right exhaust. I changed the water pump impeller but found in like new...
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    shift cable question

    I noticed SEI sells shift cables. Anyone have experience with them?
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    Steam from starboard captains choice

    At idle and power noticed steam from Starboard Captains choice. Riser gasket??? Engine is 1998 mercruiser 5.7 with 4bbl.
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    Bilge drain fitting - Whats that stuff?

    This picture shows the bilge drain fitting installed but I have since removed the three screws and fitting. I was attempting to reseal the housing with 3m5200. Looking on the front side it has a thick substance and I would like to add more to the area to eliminate the voids in-conjunction with...
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    Am I ready for the gel-coat?

    I found a manufactures void in the engine bilge gel coat and used a grinder to remove down to glass. Am I ready for the gel coat or do I need to clean the area first with MEK or acetone?:confused: Also it's about a constant 51F temperature in my garage. Should I heat the garage a bit?:confused...
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    98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids

    Re: 98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids I'm not sure if integrity is jeopardized or not. I can tell you quarter tap results seem sound. How do you adjust the image size seen. I just copied the link to clip board from photobucket and used the insert image feature.
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    98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids

    Am I ready for the gel-coat? Am I ready for the gel-coat? I found a manufactures void in the engine bilge gel coat and used a grinder to remove down to glass. Am I ready for the gel coat or do I need to clean the area first with MEK or acetone?:confused: Also it's about a constant 51F...
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    98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids

    Re: 98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids Can't I just fill in with the gel paste kit as is or do I need to do as you say and gut to one hole? I will be using one of the I-Boats Spectrum O.E.M paint match gel coat paste kits.
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    98 SeaRay 190BR - Engine out and noted voids

    I have the engine out of my 98 SeaRay 190BR signature for cleaning and tune up. While waxing engine compartment I noted an area of fiberglass void when tapping with a quarter. I don't think its water damage but simply a void. I picked area out and now left with an area about 2X3" of damage. To...
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    alpha one gen 2 lube reservoir spews its oil in engine compartment

    Hello fellow boaters, This has been an on-going problem. The Boat 1998 Sea Ray 190BR signature 5.7 Liter with 1.47 GR Alpha One Gen 2 Prop Vengeance 21pitch The Problem: High power / High RPM (4000 or higher) evacuated lube reservoir from cap and messy engine compartment. Attempts to correct...
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