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  1. FreeBeeTony

    Oil Filter from Walmart

    What is the brand oil filter I hear recommended from Walmart?
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    CAUTION re: POWER TUNE

    Awhile back someone (maybe DonS may he RIP) recommended using Power Tune when installing rubber parts as a lubricant...............works great BTW. However it is EXTREMELY FLAMABLE!!! I used it re-installing my elbow I had removed to make it easier to R&R my valve cover........was the last thing...
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    Have problem w/ my rebuild.

    Went fishing this morning.......ran 15mi offshore w/o any issues, ran great 30MPH at 3600RPM. On the way in everything seemed fine.........then it felt like someone grabbed the boat and slowed it down. Thought I might have ran over a piece of rope or something........shut it down immediately and...
  4. FreeBeeTony

    Donor Boat

    Bought a donor boat specifically for the hardtop. Has a newer GenII Alpha drive and gimbal housing I will also remove. The engine looked to be in pretty bad shape........thought I might salvage the heads and intake.......... When I removed the cover I found fuel injection!! Not interested in...
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    Power vs timing

    A little disappointed in the wot of my rebuild. Seems very torquey around 4K and stops at 4400. seems like there is more in there! Can I increase the timing?
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    Splashed!

    Just splashed my rebuild........... So far so good. Just went from the ramp to my slip. Will post some videos later after I go for a ride.
  7. FreeBeeTony

    Break-in

    Plan on splashing my rebuild this w/e..... Last time I broke-in an engine I ran it 20hrs @ varying RPM's then changed the oil. What is the consensus now? Thought about making sure it's fully warmed and running it like I stole it!! Any thoughts?
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    HELP!........Carb Problems

    Just about ready to launch, try to fire up the engine and it won't start! Poured a little gas down the card and if fired.......still hard to keep running. Once it warmed up got it to idle...... Looked down the carb and this is what I saw. Its a m1409 Edelbrock. I rebuilt over the winter. What...
  9. FreeBeeTony

    It's alive!!

    Got the engine started in the boat today!! https://youtu.be/T9TNuP0YBa4
  10. FreeBeeTony

    P/S_ Alt Install

    Been almost 1 yr since I took the P/S and Alt off the front of the engine. Having a tough time w/ the brackets etc.......... I have a manual but don't see any detailed diagrams. Can anyone point me to something??? Thanks..............Tony
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    Engine Install

    Got the engine installed on Sunday. Surprisingly enough my measurements for the front mounts were pretty close I went to install my alignment bar and I don't even think I got into the coupler at all. Didn't want to push it so I walked away for the day. Does this mean I am that far off. Need to...
  12. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Re-Install

    Got my A - Frame assembled this w/e in between rain and communion parties.... Hope to have time this w/e to install the engine.........more rain and parties expected!
  13. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Mount Dimensions

    Installing new front mounts today. Can anyone provide me with the distance between the front mounts and the distance between the front and rear mounts? Don't see anything in the manual.
  14. FreeBeeTony

    Bigger Cam vs Warm-up

    I recently rebuilt my 350Mag and installed a Comp Cams XM270HR. Has a nice idle.......but seems to require more time to warm-up and idle. Is this to be expected?
  15. FreeBeeTony

    Rear Engine Mounting Hardware

    See attached pics...... The mount kit came w/ (2) bushings, (2) fiber washers and (2) flat washers; I installed the bushings w/ the knurled edge facing down. The screw kit came w/ (2) fiber washers and (2) spring washers...... Question is...........which washers do I use.......flat or spring? I...
  16. FreeBeeTony

    Alignment Tool

    Does this look OK? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercruiser-Alpha-Bravo-OMC-Boat-Engine-Alignment-Tool-USA-made-Fast-Shipping/270940004316?hash=item3f15485fdc:m:m0E5R7VHJskc84tUwPuwYaQ&vxp=mtr
  17. FreeBeeTony

    Trim Cylinder Replacement

    Replacing my Trim Cylinders. Removed old ones w/o taking note which hose goes where on the "manifold: underneath the transom assembly. In the pic below it shows the short lines connecting to the fwd ports on the manifold. Can't upload the pic Also, is this system self bleeding? How can I tell...
  18. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Alignment

    One of my next tasks is to install new motor mounts on the front and bushings/hardware in the rear. I measured to the best of my ability the height of the old front mounts and duplicated the adjustments on the new. Even went as far as tracing the position of the old. I know I still need to check...
  19. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Mount Replacement

    Finally got cooperation from the weather and got my rebuild started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRugSr17h5k&t=5s :Now time to replace the mounts in the boat. Started by tracing what I could from the original mounts. Planning on frilling oversized holes where the original lag bolts were...
  20. FreeBeeTony

    Break-in Oil

    Not looking /to start a big debate but............ I usually run 20w-50, but wondering what I should use for my break-in, should I sue something lighter?
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