Just rebuilt a 350 with a new block and heads. I put it all togather with 80 lbs toque on the heads. I did a compression check and my # 1 cylinder has no compression. Just wondering if this may go away when I actually run this motor?<br /><br />Right now its on an engine stand. I did lossen the...
I'm putting a Hurricane intake manifold on my 5.7 v8 merc's. The problem I already see is the choke on the carburator.The new intake is unable to provide the choke. . Is there a solution for this? :confused:
I'm building a new 5.7 mercruiser v8 to match a 1984 model. I'm having trouble locating the bracket thet mounts under the carburator and holds the throttle cable in place. I'm calling it the throttle cable mount but not sure what the actual name ismabey someone can help me?
I am restoring a inboard twin engine boat. Will I need to use both steering rams with a tie bar or will one be strong enough to steer it?<br /><br />Thanks for your help so far
This project is a 1980 30' velocity. I'm in the prosess of putting in twin 300 hp 350ci motors in conjunction w/ Alpha drives. "I know I should use bravos but this is a temporary"<br /><br />My question is: how far above the bottom of the hull can the prop be and still be ok.<br />I've mounted...
My current project boat is a 1980 30 foot Velocity with twin engine set-up. This is just a hull. View at www.superiormgmtco.com<br />I've been doing research in past discussion but I still dont have a for sure direction. The transom cut outs are for TSR drives. I would like to replace with Alpha...
I have a set of tabs/planes used for trim. They came with a boat I'm restoring. I am missing one bracket that mounts to the boat and holds the plane. I'm having trouble identifing the maker of these tabs. They resemble a k plane but it's not shown. There is a stamped logo on it but I cant make...
I just baught a 30" velocity boat hull for a winter project. It is set up for twin engines. my question, do the motors on a twin engine set ep rotate the same direction or does one counter rotate?
my boat is a 1984 chaperral 23 foot with a 350 merc and merc out drive.<br /><br />There has been squeeking comming from the gimble housing which leads me to replacing the bearing.<br /><br />is it difficult to replace? <br />can I find directions in the net? <br /><br />Thanks for any help
I'm having a problem engaging reverse on a alpha 1. Forward is fine, mabey a little jolt when engaging. Raising the idle seemed to help, but once engine is warm it runs to high. Any Ideas?<br />Thanks for any input
I'm having a problem engaging reverse on a alpha 1. Forward is fine, mabey a little jolt when engaging. Raising the idle seemed to help, but once engine is warm it runs to high. Any Ideas?<br />Thanks for any input
I'm buying a 1997 velocity 220 hull that is bare except the fuel tank, paying $350 (No Title).<br />I also have an opportunity to purchase two older sea ray boats and trailers for $800. One has a mercruiser W/ say 200hp and a mercruiser Out Drive. The other has a Volvo motor with close to 250hp...
I found a 1995 22" Velocity the kind of boat I love but haven't been able to afford. This boat is basically a hull, and a wrecked one at that. I do like these kind of projects but this one needs the whole side and a 2" section of the top of the cuddy built up with fiberglass. The rest of the...
1984 chaparral 215 merc 350/260, merc. o/d<br />Before I send this block to get rebuilt I'm looking for some help. When I listen to the engine run it sounds to be an external squeaking from metal coming from between the hull and back of the motor. the knocking is also from this location and...
I've replaced the head gaskets and was still geting water. Replaced riser gaskets.. still water. Now I've replaced both riser and manifolds w/ new...still water. It does not seen to be as milky though. If the new exhaust fixed the problem would there still be a strong sign of milky oil in the...
I have a 1984 Chaparral 21.5 XLC on a dual axle trailer. I have not been successful determining the weight of this boat. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks
I have a 1984 Chaparral 21.5 XLC on a dual axle trailer. I have not been successful determining the weight of this boat. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks
