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Mc Tool
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The back voltage you refer to is called excitation and its that which the regulator manipulates to control output voltage . Some alts...
Sep 18, 2026
Bondo
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If your motor truly has 210 psi cranking, it's a 13:1 drag racing motor Mercruiser manual states cranking psi is 150 per cylinder Is...
Sep 18, 2026
alldodge
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If your motor truly has 210 psi cranking, it's a 13:1 drag racing motor Mercruiser manual states cranking psi is 150 per cylinder Is...
Sep 18, 2026
Scott Danforth
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4.3 Valve seals
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Head has had work done prior. The valve guide on right is stock, on left has been cut and a different seal
Sep 18, 2026
Scott Danforth
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5.0 Merc Compression Readings
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If your motor truly has 210 psi cranking, it's a 13:1 drag racing motor Mercruiser manual states cranking psi is 150 per cylinder Is...
Sep 18, 2026
alldodge
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4.3 Valve seals
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Scott, reason to mention you is it looks like it has 2 different type seals and have not seen the multi seal ones
Sep 18, 2026
Scott Danforth
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4.3 Valve seals
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Felpro and Mahle both sell seals and gaskets every day, nearly everywhere If your motor has 8 intake manifold bolts, the motor is a...
Sep 18, 2026
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https://www.drivparts.com/part-details.html?brand_code=BCWV&part_number=SS%2072530&part_name=Engine%20Valve%20Stem%20Oil%20Seal%20Set...
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I can't imagine they are marine specific. The heads are just plain old Chevy V6 heads. Take the casting # off the head and go to a GM...
Sep 18, 2026
Grub54891
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Trail Cam pix......
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You just did!
Sep 18, 2026
Grub54891
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Milky oil
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Yes. They are the same as automotive seals.
Sep 18, 2026
alldodge
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Doesn't change my comment, motors that run on 87 octane do not have compression numbers that high. If motor was designed to run on 93...
Sep 18, 2026
Lou C
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I don’t think so it’s just be careful with jumpstarts and keep in mind sobs boats only have a 55 amp alternator not like on the vehicles...
Sep 18, 2026
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New At This
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Seasoned mechanic did the plugs, wires compression check.
Sep 18, 2026
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boscoe99
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Is anyone suggesting that electrically powered devices be kept turned off to the maximum extent possible in order to help the alternator...
Sep 18, 2026
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