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  1. jakwi

    water pump pulley

    Hi all, My water pump pulley, 8M0153706, is pretty rusted and I'd like to replace it. It's about $50 plus shipping, It seems like this is a pretty standard chevy part, does anyone have a chevy part number? It's probably a $15 item. pulley diameter is 6 inches with a 4 bolt pattern. My motor is...
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    Bayliner 245 volt gauge issue

    Ok thanks, both batteries are charged from a batt switch batt 2 is the weak one, technically that is supposed to be the starting battery.
  3. jakwi

    Bayliner 245 volt gauge issue

    Hi all. I have a 2003 bayliner 245. In prepping to go out today I started the engine and I noticed my volt gauge was twitching near normal voltage and then went to 0. I thought maybe my alternator went out, but when I measured at the battery when running I had 14.6v. The needle still moves a bit...
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    quicksilver power trim & steering fluid vs automotive power steering fluid

    Ok, perfect, thank you!
  5. jakwi

    quicksilver power trim & steering fluid vs automotive power steering fluid

    Hi all, Does anyone know if regular automotive power steering fluid is compatible with the quicksilver power trim & steering fluid? Can I mix the two in my power steering pump? or is it best to stick with the quicksilver fluid? Thanks for the input.
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    Oil drain line question

    Thank you! I really appreciate it.
  7. jakwi

    Oil drain line question

    Man they make I so difficult to figure out.even the local mercruiser dealer couldn't tell me. Thanks for the link.
  8. jakwi

    Oil drain line question

    Hi all, I have a mercruiser 357 alpha 4v. Per the parts list the oil drain line I need is 32-86528. My oil pan has a 1/2 inch by 20 tpi threading. The bag for the 32-865281 I received was slightly open and has a metric thread 14mm, fitting Did I receive the wrong part or just order the wrong...
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    Engine lift point - Lifting Eye question

    Thats a really interesting idea, Thanks!
  10. jakwi

    Engine lift point - Lifting Eye question

    I have a Mercruiser 357 Alpha 4v Mercury repower. It has an existing bracket in the back as a lift point, but doesn't have one in the front. Is this the part I need or is there an existing lift point that I'm somehow not seeing? or is there a better option? I plan to use an engine hoist...
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    Exhaust manifold Replacement questions

    Agreed, but I don't want to disassemble them now. When I do finally take them apart I will update this thread. I think the homemade saltaway was worthwhile. I might see if I can borrow a boroscope though, that would allow me a look.
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    Exhaust manifold Replacement questions

    So here is the four year follow-up on the "saltaway concoction, These manifolds were installed in March of 2019. I've been very diligent about rinsing with my homemade version of saltaway as described in my previous comment. My activity is about 90% Brackish with the rest in Fresh water. Add in...
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    Oil Pan

    I missed the year comment in your comment. My reman was installed in 2007, my guess is that it is a 2005 or 6. Also is the Mercruiser 27-138651 oil pan gasket or the Sierra 18-1237 the better option, or should I look for the GM option? thanks.
  14. jakwi

    Oil Pan

    Ok, I'll look for it, not sure if it's possible to see before I actually pull the motor. thanks for the guidance.
  15. jakwi

    Oil Pan

    No doubt, It's not about bling actually it's mostly because I'm not impressed with the oem pan. Pulling the motor just to change the pan is beyond annoying. so I'd like to upgrade in the best way possible to avoid this fate in the future. To bad they don't make a stainless pan.
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    Oil Pan

    agreed that is on my list of things to check once I pull the engine.
  17. jakwi

    Oil Pan

    Hi Scott, thanks for the help. I'm not sure if this is the casting number, but it was on a tag on the engine. P/N 865103R88 S/N1G401632 If that isn't it can you tell me where it could be found and I'll look for it? Thanks, oh and as far as the aluminum, do you think it would corrode faster...
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    Oil Pan

    Cool, hopefully scott will jump in. The pictures I've seen of the OEM part on line, mercruiser 8M0150300, don't show any baffling. It really looks like a simple stamped pan. Thanks
  19. jakwi

    Oil Pan

    Hi all, I have a Mercruiser repower, 357 alpha 4v. My oil pan needs replacing and I'm seriously considering one of the aluminum oil pans you see on amazon, but I'm not exactly sure which year of SBC would be equivalent to my engine block. I think it would be 86-2002 with a one piece rear main...
  20. jakwi

    Engine removal thoughts

    Yeah, honestly this is probably the easiest solution, my neighbor has a backhoe, but often it's at a job site. Thanks guys
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