A 2004 Mercruiser 5.0 with an alpha drive. The simptom is lack of power. I have rebuilt the carb, and verified a good fuel supply. Today I put a timing light on it and found that the timing is not advancing at all, idle thru 2000+ rpms. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to check...
On a carbureted 5.0 mercruiser, 2004, with alpha 1 outdrive. Problem is it won't power past about 2000 rpms. Worked fine a few weeks ago. Still starts and idles smooth and normal. It will rev up fine under no load. It seemed to me like it was fuel starvation, so I popped off the fuel...
I am replacing leaf springs on a boat trailer. The original springs had about 6 1/2" of arch, and the axle was mounted on top of the leafs. The only springs I can find in the same length and configuration have only 3 1/2" of arch. Would it be acceptable to mount the axle under the new...
Thought my battery was dead, because the boat was getting hard to start when warm. Battery terminals are clean. Tested the battery at the auto parts store, and they say its good.
Is the next step removing the starter and having it tested, or is there something else I should look at first...
