Installed a new 2010 V6 Mercruiser Vortec last summer. Knew it wasn't producing as much power as the original engine.. it is about 4mph slower at WOT.
Finally got around to checking compression this summer and found that the driver's side cylinders were all 50-55 lbs and the other three on...
Hull: Bayliner 1999 1850LS
New engine installed: 2009 4.3L Marine
Induction: 2b
Ignition: Mercruiser ThunderBolt V
After installing the engine, the performance at the lake is 11 mph slower at WOT (only opened up for a minute for testing).
I noticed several things out our lake while testing...
Would there be anyone on this board that would be willing to rent me their gimbal bearing puller? I'm specifically looking for the puller that has the plate that bridges the bell housing.
I was obviously wrong when I thought a common slide hammer puller would work......
I would be happy to...
Here's the poop:
Boat: 1999 1850LS Bayliner Capri, 4.3L V6, Mercruiser sterndrive (gen. II)
Problem:
1. "Something" growls/vibrates when I turn ONE direction while around 35mph. At 50mph, the growl/vibration isn't there.... or I can't hear it. At the 1/2 throttle setting, I have noticed...
