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nola mike replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....

Doesn't sound nuts...sounds electrical. Though could also be that the carb is fueling differently because of the angle. Any change when...

Oct 1, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.7/470 Overheat Problem.

been 5 years since I swapped mine for the 4.3. still have 2 3.7 bobtails in the garage...

Sep 29, 2025
nola mike reacted to stonyloam's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.7/470 Overheat Problem with Like.

LOL, been lazy, boat has been in the garage waiting for me to get my butt in gear to get it running again, she is purring like a kitten...

Sep 29, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread alpha 1 gen 1 noise.

Are we sure that's not engine noise?

Sep 29, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread thinking of a Delco EST ignition system conversion but have a few concerns.....

Huh, you have points? I'd stick with them. Throw a spare set in the toolbox and you won't be stranded on the water. Assuming you can get...

Sep 29, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.7/470 Overheat Problem.

hey Terry! where you been?

Sep 28, 2025
nola mike reacted to Joshto's post in the thread Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled? with Like.

Yes. I replaced it today with the vertical style (wema), and what a beauty. Like you said, no more guessing, no more worrying. In...

Sep 25, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Testing my temp gauge.

for a standard faria/teleflex gauge. I believe some vdo gauges (maybe others) have a different scale

Sep 25, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....

Yes shutters=flappers. Maybe time to throw a vacuum gauge on it? Could show some subtle problems. It would also show an exhaust...

Sep 25, 2025
nola mike reacted to DanOnTheBoat's post in the thread Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L with Like.

Hello all my fellow boaters! Excuse my absence, got caught up with school work... Im sure you guys are all wondering if I got the boat...

Sep 24, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.

I had a hard time finding ones that had enough thread on them to cut down. Online the shipping and minimums were a killer. I ended up...

Sep 23, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.

They actually just offered me a $20 discount on a new one, while blaming me for the corrosion. Interestingly the new ones are SS and...

Sep 23, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.

FYI, Hardin told me to go pound sand and they don't warranty anything against corrosion. Also, went through about a 1/2 qt oil so far...

Sep 23, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Carb tuning.

I've tried changing the holes on the linkage with zero effect, so that's interesting. Of course I don't remember if this has always been...

Sep 23, 2025
nola mike reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Carb tuning with Like.

yes some of the factory webber carbs used 3 step metering rods not sure which engines etc but there were a few. Can only think it shows...

Sep 23, 2025

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