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    Twin 350 setup both units are standard rotation

    I have seen many twin setups where one is a counter rotation. <br />I have a twin 350 on my Formula and both engines are standard rotation. <br />Is there a drawback to that?<br />Please, share your experience on this issue. <br />Thanks
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    Removing Cylinder head from 350 Mercruiser

    After finging out that there is no compression in 2 cylinders I want to remove head to inspect valves, pistons, cylinders, etc. <br /><br />I need to take the cylinder head off (one side only). <br />Correct me if I'm wrong:<br />1) Drain exhaust manifold<br />2) Remove riser elbow<br />3)...
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    Please, help identifying year of Mercruiser engine

    The number that is stamped on the block is 14810207<br /><br />Thank you.
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    350 Mercruiser hydrolock

    Just purchased a Formula with twin 350's.<br />I was under impression that it was a bad starter on one engine as the engine turned slow and then starter just clicked. <br />It turned out to be hydrolock :mad: <br />Pulled plugs, sprayed oil left overnight and turned by hand next day. Turned...
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    How many blowers and ventilation hoses?

    For a twin Merc 350's, how many blowers and ventilation hoses do I need?.<br />Also, there is a blower on/off switch installed on the dash and a wiring for one blower is in the bilge already. <br />Is it ok to put 2 blowers in parallel (just pull the wire from existing to the other side of...
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    Need help starting Merc 350

    Hello, <br />I am having a problem starting one engine on the twin I/O setup. <br />The starter is clicking like when the battery charge is low. I have tried to use jumper cables from the engine that starts but still no luck. <br /><br />I have 3 parallel batteries connected to the engine that...
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    Opinion needed 1980 wellcraft suncruiser 310

    I have 3.0 mercruiser with alpha1 drive on my current boat. <br /><br />Looking to buy a 1980 wellcraft suncruiser 310 (31 foot).<br />Borg Warner velvet drives,<br />mercruiser magnum/vortec engines(350's) 300hp, fresh water cooled. <br />This will be new experience for me with this kind of...
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    Opinions NEEDED Please (1985 wellcraft suncruiser 31' )

    1985 wellcraft suncruiser 31 foot <br />Borg Warner v drives ,<br />mercruiser magnum/vortec engines(350's) 300hp, fresh water cooled. <br /><br />Is this a good boat? <br /><br />Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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    Automatic Bilge Pump Question

    My bilge pump always worked fine, but now it started playing tricks. <br />I works when I flip it upside down (float switch activates). But does not work from the control switch on the dash board. <br /><br />I have 3 wires running to the pump. I checked all 3 wires with a light tester. Two of...
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    Shift cable replacement in 3.0 mercruiser

    Sometimes when I shift from forward to reverse the engine stalls. Sometimes it doesn't. :confused: <br />I don't know what the problem is but suspect shift cable. How involved is the change of shift cable? <br />I think it is upper shift cable that goes from shift control to the shift bracket...
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    Ignition coil contacts sparks while starting?

    I don't know if it is a sign that ignition coil needs to be replaced.<br />While I am starting the boat the 2 contacts (positive and negative) on the ignition coil produce a spark. <br /><br />Also, I am looking for a reasonable price on a carburetor for a 1988 3.0L Mercruiser. I think I still...
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    1976 Formula 26 foot boat (survey or no survey?)

    I need help with this issue. <br />I know the engines are in great shape. I keep my boat on the same marina where this Formula is kept. I know the mechanic at the marina and as far as engines they are very well maintained. <br />It is twin 350 mercruisers. <br />What concerns me is the hull of...
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    1976 Formula 26 footer (opinions needed)

    Hi everyone,<br />I am looking at a 76 Formula 26 footer boat. <br />It is nicely equiped with all the toys: VHF, Lorance radar, radio, speakers, depth finder, remote controled search light, etc...<br />Boat is also freshly painted white. Looks very clean.<br />Has stove, sink, sleeps 2 people...
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    Viabrating Damper on 140 Mercruiser

    When my engine is running, you could visually see a "side to side" viabration of the damper. This causes the engine to viabrate excessively. <br />It is a 1988 3.0 Mercruiser engine. <br />Should I change the damper? <br />How involved is the repair?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    140 Merc unstable idle and stalls - please advise???

    I started the engine for the first time this season. It started ok but doesn't hold idle speed. In order to keep it running I need to constantly play with throttle handle. <br />If I don't, then it stalls. Right before it stalls a smoke cloud comes from under the flame arrestor with a "sneezing"...
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    Wahoo boats?

    Does anyone know anything about these boats?<br />Is the company still in business?<br />Are they good boat builders?<br /><br />I ran into a 1970 Wahoo for sale. I will look at it this weekend. I think it is 26' center console. It will need some restoration, so I am wondering if it's considered...
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    Wahoo boats ?

    I happened to run into a guy selling his boat 70' Wahoo with twin inboard Chryslers.<br />The boat needs some restoration, engines tunning/cleaning, etc...<br />I think it is 24" Center console, but I am not sure. <br />I know it's not to much info to work with, but I have not seen it yet...
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    Starting engine after winter storage

    I am going to fire up my 3.0 140 Mercruiser for the firsttime after winter storage. <br />I just finished replacing manifold and riser, sprayed carb cleaner into the carbuerator...<br /><br />As I looked under the oil cap I noticed that on top of valves I have white substance that looks like...
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    Long battery cables vs. short battery cables

    I want to move battery towards the bow of the boat to bring more weight forward.<br />Is there a drawback of having longer battery cables? <br />Where can I get long cables, about 15ft?
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    1988 Galaxy 16" (worth fixing or not)

    Is Galaxy like Bayliner? considered to be crappy boat?<br />I am in the middle of a dilema here and would greatly appreciate feedback from experts.<br />This Galaxy is my first boat that I obtained last season. Despite minor repairs throughout the season I had a lot of fun with this boat.<br...
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