Hello all. Looking for some help as I am baffled to resolving my issue. I have a mercruiser 7.4MPI serial # 0L085399- MEFI3. I am having issues that when I go past 2000 rpm the needle on the gauge rapidly starts to jump from 2000 - 2200 -2500 and so forth its not a smooth increase in rpm like it...
Need help please. I have a 1999 7.4 MPI S/N - 0L085399 , I believe it is a MEFI2 . Anyways i have an issue where i would turn the key to start and the starter or engine would make a loud thump noise like metal on metal getting stuck. Almost sounds like the gear in the starter is getting stuck...
Hi all. Seeking for some advice in today's discussion and hopefully help others out using this post with a similar issue. So here is the core of what I think caused this issue or maybe its a freakish coincident. Anyhow this is how it all start to my oil pressure situation. I was in the process...
Hi all, I am looking for some help on project of mine. I have a 383 Stroker with a carburetor.. When the engine is cold it starts right up and will run fine. I can see the fuel being pumped into the carb when I give it a few pumps before starting. The issue happens when the boat is in gear...
Need your help guys! So Saturday I launched my boat for the first time this season and Sunday was the day for the maiden voyage. 7.4 MPI Mercruiser. A few issues that happened. 1) A beep tone alarm went off at cruising 3200 rpm and would not go away until I shut the engine off. It was occurring...
Please help. I am asking for a buddy of mine who has a searay 268 sundancer with a dry weight of about 5500 pounds. The boat was repowered with a 383 Mag Bravo V4. The question is that he is trying to replace the drive and that outdrive to me looks like a bravo 1 based on the shifter cover on...
Theoretically, can I just pull the engine kill switch to disable the ignition system when performing a compression test? And just use a vice grip to clamp shut the fuel line so no fuel gets pumped into the cylinders? Also is the proper procedure to pull all spark plugs and wires when doing the...
So I want to bring up a topic that has been brung up plenty of times but still did not answer a few of my questions. Here is my situation. I have a bravo 3 outdrive with dual props at a 22p that reach recommended WOT rpm. First off when I have 5 people on board sitting in the cockpit area , the...
Is there a way to check if the outdrive shifts? Because i currently have the upper unit and lower apart and when i pull the little clamp shifter in or out the u joint shaft still turns both ways and does not lock like it should when in forward gear or reverse. Does the lower unit have to be...
Hello all, I am looking for some help here with bottom paint. I currently have west marine cpp antifouling paint on the boat from last season and did 3 coats as recommended. This season I am changing paints and decided to go with interlux micron 66 which I hear is one of the best for saltwater...
So I am considering a sharp turn for a carrier change. Was maybe thinking a marine tech but not like a regular no name boat mechanic, was thinking like a tech for Mercruiser or well known companies. Most research I have done is from early 2000 and data is no longer accurate. I read up on that...
So I have been noticing some oil in my bilge every now and then after it sits for a few days. The weird parts is that every time i pull the dipstick it shows different reading. Fist it would show ok range then it would show add range. To me is seems like its engine oil based on the brownish...
Hello all. I am calling out all the searay owners who own the 270 with a single 7.4 mpi or know info about them. What is your top speed and cruising speed ? Mine was able to top out at 4600 rpm no problem but now barley gets 4200 and at that speed its 32 mph. Assume its bottom growth and also...
Hello all, I recently purchased a 1999 270 SeaRay SunDancer with a 7.4 mpi and a 22p Bravo 3 drive with dual prop. When I purchased the boat in January of 2016 I had a survey done and a seatrial. Everything went well boat would top out at 4600 rpm as should. The surveyor did a compression and a...
So i have a quick question. When i turn the ignition key, on my dash make a 2 beeping sound with 2 different tones and then stops after a second or 2. It always makes this sound before start up. All gauges show normal reading and it does not make any other noises besides that. Any idea? Thank you
