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    Propeller advice mercruiser

    Hello I have a 20ft cuddy cabin boat. The engine is a 2.5l ford turbodiesel that ive built myself and mated to a alpha one drive with a 1.5 gear ratio.I dont know the output but would quess somehwere in the 130hp range. I built this engine to economically cruise,its not meant to run wot and im...
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    Suzuki df 15 possible problem - video

    Hello I recently bought a 14ft frb boat with a 2004 suzuki df15 short shaft outboard.Im a bit worried the engine is running a bit hotter than it should.I havent measured the temperature on the engine itself but im getting steam out of the upper exhaust port,also underway the temperature of the...
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    Mercruiser trim pump problems and some other alpha one issues

    Hello Im just done with a repower and having problems with my trim pump,im quite far with my troubleshooting but need some help.I have custom built a ford 2.5 turbodiesel engine and mated it to a alpha one outdrive and shield.I would believe the outdrive, shield and trim pump are from the same...
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    Protecting transom from rotting

    Im just about to finish a lengthy boat rebuild with epic proportions.Part of this has been converting the transom from volvo to merc. The transom has been completely redone and sealed to stop the wood from getting wet.I still believe that no matter what you do with time water will always find a...
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    Alpha one drive gear questions

    Hi Im currently rebuilding my alpha drive due to a oil leak to the bellows area.I have the mercruiser manual for the drive and understand the two different bearing type methods.I think I have it right but would like to have it confirmed,so all alpha one gurus please chime in. Im fairly sure...
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    Mercruiser alpha one drive oil reservoir

    Hi Im rebuilding a boat and currently building a driveline for it.The engine is almost finished and the transom housing has been completely rebuilt.I aquired a alpha one 1.5 outdrive from 1989.The outdrive was leaking oil to the bellow so I got it for cheap.Since the drive is all original from...
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    Nidabond transom compound

    I didnt find a ad place,so i quess ill post it here.Mods feel free to move it to the right place. I ordered 3 pails of nidabond transom compound,it was supposed to be shipped to me in Finland.My shipping agent refused to ship ti due to the fact that it is classed liquid flammable cargo.I...
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    Oil flow in the heads

    Hi I replaced my old cracked engine with a complete 4.3 longblock,has a balancer shaft.Dont know if its a problem but the oil flow seems very slow in the heads.I have only run the engine on muffs,but there is no splashing or significant flow from the rocker arms at idle.When the engine is...
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    Glastron sierra 199 cuddy restore With pictures(heavy)

    I quess its time for me to start my own resto project.Ive mostly been a observer on this forum,but I quess its time to join in and get my hands dirty.Im also tired of reading tinny rebuilds that lately seems to be storming this forum :) Bought what I thaugt was a running sea ready boat 2 years...
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    Lambda to adjust carb

    Hi Just wondering if you can use a lambda sensor to adjust the carb.I have a 4.3 vortec with various performance parts including a edelbrock 1409 carb.They sell these external lambda kits for 200 bucks thats has a sensor to bolt to the manifold and a gauge that displays the af ratio. I know...
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    Starting engine without drive and on external fuel tank.New possible issues at start

    Hi Got a new reman 4.3 block with various new parts,merc alpha one gen one.The engine is in the boat,but the drive is off.I just want to start it and idle it,so that I can adjust the timing,idle and check for leaks. Can i start the engine with a water hose directly connected to the transom...
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    edelbrock 1409 4.3

    Hi I have a reman balance shaft engine.Roller cam,edelbrock 2114 performer manifold ,it bolts down with 8 bolts so I quess the heads are what you call vortec heads,or at least they are of the newer kind.It has full fw cooling and thunderbolt IV ignition set with 12 degrees initial timing.The...
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    Kawasaki 440 winterizing

    Hi A buddy of mine bought 440 jet ski.It has been in warm storage and we will store it outside with temperatures below freezing.I cant take a look at it and really know nothing about jet skis.How do you drain the engine from water? Also do these engines have a impeller waterpump similar to...
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    Alpha one to bravo 1

    Hi everybody Thinking about upgrading the 4.3merc to a 300-330hp diesel.The boat has a alpha one gen 1(1989) with a 1.8 ratio which is useless for my application.I want to go bravo 1 for reliability.I know about the 2 holes that needs to be drilled.My largest dilemma is does the bravo prop sitt...
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    Cracks in gelcoat at the transom

    Im slowly restoring a 20ft glastron sierra 199.Im studying to become a ship engineer so I only get to do a little now and then,more in the summer.Im almost finished with the interior and a pretty much brand new engine. I dont have any pictures of the cracks so I try to explain this the best I...
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