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  1. greg82255

    Prestolite Trim Pump goes down not up

    Hello I got a used prestolite trim pump for my checkmate last season and it didnt work at first, but eventually did after I took the motor apart and cleaned the area near the brushes, then it worked fine for the whole summer. Just took out the boat and tried to trim up so I could transport it...
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    Do I need a new drive?

    Hello, I just finished upgrading my Mercruiser 898 from a 2bbl to a 4bbl and upgraded the exhaust as well. The engine now puts out about 230 hp (up from 198) and I was wondering if I will need a new drive to accommodate this boost in power. The drive on there now is a type I, pre-1983, with a...
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    Stainless Steel vs. Aluminum Propeller

    Hello, So I have a 19' checkmate with a Mercruiser 305 engine with 198 HP. I am about to finish some modifications to the engine that, according to manuals I have read and dealers I have talked to, will put it at about 230-240 horsepower, and I am looking to change the propeller from aluminum...
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    Do I need a new fuel pump?

    Hello, I have a 1982 checkmate with a chevy 305 in it and just got a 600 cfm holley four barrel carburetor and an edelbrock aluminum intake to install on the engine. I am wondering if the stock fuel pump will work with these upgrades, or if I will need a more powerful one in order to get...
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    Painting Mercruiser Exhaust Manifolds

    Hello, I just acquired a pair of Mercruiser center-riser exhaust manifolds that are fresh water cooled. I stripped them to bare metal and then painted them with rustoleum 2000 degree high heat paint. I am looking to add a clear coat and I cannot find any high heat clear coat at autozone or any...
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    Chevy 305 upgrades

    Hello, I currently have a Mercruiser 305 engine (198 horsepower) with a Rochester 2bbl carburetor. I am planning on installing an Edelbrock performer intake manifold and a 600 cfm Holley 4bbl carburetor. I am also planning on upgrading the standard log manifolds and through prop exhaust to...
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    Mercruiser 898 Exhaust

    Hello, I currently have a checkmate with a Mercruiser 898 (Chevy 305) engine and type I stern drive, and am looking to upgrade the exhaust, which is currently through-prop. I am looking to install a triple exhaust system, shown at this link: http://www.mooreperformance.info/Page-9.html...
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    Mercruiser 898 Upgrades

    Hello, I currently have a 19' 1982 Checkmate that was in storage for 20 years. I pulled it out last summer and restored it, replaced everything that was needed, and got it running very well. The boat is equipped with a Mercruiser 898 (305 engine, type I stern drive) and currently goes about 52...
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