Mercruiser 228 1979
In water running great today when temp started rising above 180.
Came off plane and idled to a safe place before engine died. Temp reached 200.
Overheat was caused by a tear in the main hose from the circ pump to the tsat. pouring all the water into bilge...
I properly winterized my 5.7 2 falls ago including an oil change..
That nice fresh quicksilver oil has sat in there for 1.5 years..
Do you folks think I should run it for awhile or change it??
Howdy,
I'm in the process of resealing my 79 I Drive.
Upon removal this fall, I noticed water contamination in the oil.
I drained and replaced the oil.
The new stuff I put in is still nasty and contaminated from the remnants of the old stuff.
Is there a recommended way to...
I am replacing the yoke and seal on my 79 pre-alpha. I have my manual, but don't
quite understand how deep I have to go. If I replace the yoke and seal using the same
shims and bearings, is it necessary for me to find a shim tool to check the upper
driven gear clearance? Thanks for...
79 mercruiser 228 4bbl quadrajet
Somehow my quadrajet power piston spring disappeared during the rebuild process.
From what I have read the tension of this spring makes a huge difference in the carbs operation.
Anyone know if I want a weak, medium, or strong replacement? Can I just...
Hi All,
The # on my q jet : 17057504
I cant find the specs for this carb on the paperwork that came for my rebuild kit.
This carb is off my Mercruiser 228 (1979) , but when I look up that serial # online it says its off of a 77 Corvette and I still cant find the float height and...
79 Carver Montego 23' Mercruier 228/ I drive
This is my first i/o and first experience with Bennett trim tabs.
What is the best position of the outdrive and tabs to achieve quickest planing?
I have been out twice in the boat and experimented with the drive position and tabs
I think...
This is my first post.
This forum has been a great resource for me doing my first bellows job, and other assorted tasks.
Its a '79 Mercruiser 228
I've done my bellows/gimble bearing/alignment sucessfully.
Now I need help with the new shift cable. The pictures in the manual are...
