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  1. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Mercruiser 3.0 Overheating

    Hmm, good info. Serial #0W001775
  2. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Mercruiser 3.0 Overheating

    Ordering a new flapper, (second owner and no records of it being replaced). Also, i'm experiencing some "dieseling" on occasion so it's probably good peice of mind. Would you recommend an oil change? Also, can you comment on the temp thermostat I should have? I'm seeing both 175 degree and 140...
  3. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Mercruiser 3.0 Overheating

    1997 mercruiser 3.0 Alpha 1 gen II outdrive. Ran the boat around 3500 RPM's for an hour yesterday no issue. Hit the water in the afternoon and before exiting no-wake i noticed my newly replaced Faria Kronos temp gauge was reading 225. I shut the engine down, waited roughly 20 minutes then putted...
  4. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Drain Plug lights?

    Just picked one up, it's hefty, SS, and is bright at hell. Will install in the coming weeks and send some feedback. Link below... Drain Plug LED Light
  5. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Hydro Shield Skeg Foil

    So it's ordered, didn't break the bank. I'll do a trail run before and after covering a few scenarios. - Time to plane with/without - Top Speed with/without - Turning radius with/without (they claim tighter turns) - Rough fuel efficiency with/without - Impact resistance against boulders (not...
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    Hydro Shield Skeg Foil

    I told myself I wouldn’t be one of these people who get drawn into accessories and “extras”. Either this company has phenomenal marketing or they’re onto something. I’m looking for input on whether anyone has experience with the hydro-shield product? Is it worth a damn? Regardless of whether it...
  7. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    This is the only fuel related line I haven’t replaced since owning, they’re in good shape and within spec. The vent line is original and rated. I removed one of the clamps on this line a year ago not realizing how important maintaining pitch on the line was when I reinstalled. Yes, cleaned out...
  8. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    Removed the fuel vent line and vent, line clear, adjusted pitch, actual vent was absolutely caked with sludge and gunk. Solved the issue, thanks guys
  9. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    Tip of the hat, thank you
  10. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    Definitely will look into it.
  11. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    This is something i've not seen discussed, great idea.
  12. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    Thank you very much for this. I was out on the lake all day yesterday and the boat performed really really well all day. Probably 3 hours of run time. As stated before, the prominent issue surfaces towards the end of the day, the timing is very suspect. I've attached a video of the helm to...
  13. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    The rest of the instructions were very clear about the accelerator pump and check balls, should be fine. Not proud of not understanding the float adjustment, just be prepared to suffer the consequences. Thanks for the direction.
  14. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    This was a stupid term I made up to categorize the issue I ran into throttling from "no wake" to planning where the engine would bog down.
  15. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    New engine put in boat by Mercruiser certified dealer last summer. New accessories that were put on old motor transferred to new motor include alternator, fuel pump, fuel pick up line and anti-siphon valve, starter, head gasket, and basically the entire lower end overhaul including gimble...
  16. ImTheBiggerBoat

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    97 capri, alpha 1. long day of running the boat last weekend. There are a couple of things I need sorted out. We have a good 10 minute no wake until open water, when I get to punch the throttle it boggs down, I need to pull back on the throttle and ease into it then we get onto plane. Later in...
  17. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    Informative, Smart man.
  18. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    No alarm on this dinosaur, Thanks for the info, I wasn't sure if 100% submersion was achievable by reaching the vent hole. I'll continue to fill. Again, thanks
  19. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    Understood, thanks
  20. ImTheBiggerBoat

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    I'd like to jump in here for a minute if that's ok since the OP got his answer. I have an alpha 1 gen 2, just de-winterized the boat, performed all steps listed above...except, once the lube started coming out of the vent hole I screwed all plugs back in annddddd...ran the boat for about 15...
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