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  1. alldodge

    Help me identify what engine I have in my new boat

    Look below the heads on the rear deck of the block. Looking for 6 to 8 numbers which are the casting numbers
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    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    If not replacing the heads replace the guides
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    Mercruiser 5.0L MPI Not Starting, I was driving the boat at a slow pace and it slowly stalled/stopped

    Key ON fuel pressure goes to 40 psi and with key left on or turned OFF it slowly goes to 25. If this is happening then the fuel pressure is fine Does it ever try to start or nothing but just cranking? With compression only good on 2 cylinders, it would be time to get into the motor and find...
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    06 tahoe 4.3 mercruiser trim guage

    The sensor puck on starboard side of gimbal goes bad often. Try readjusting and if that doesn't help then need to replace
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    Boats from work.

    Nice work
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    Check out the towing laws for each state your passing through. LAWS
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    Need twins to notice

    Warning long post Old guy and have seen many times that gauge readings vary, so if I see a slight reading difference then no issue. And hey @muc talked to a real sharp Merc Tech out of TN Well .............. With the new motors you first need to know what you should see and second having...
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    Starter getting only 4 volts

    Cables are the issue Look real close at the ends and look under the insulation at terminal lug. My guess is there is corrosion under the lug and insulation
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    4.3 efi tbi throttle question

    Either something is wrong with the speed-o or the prop is cavating. If motor was down on HP it would not be able to reach WOT rpm.
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    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    Take #2 and place just the ring in the top of the bore and measure gap. Use a piston without rings and push into bore about 10mm and measure gap Repeat the gap measurement every 10 or so mm
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    Transom Sealant

    I resealed my Seedoo with 3M 4000
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    2015 Mercruiser 4.3 EFI issues.

    Could use the motor serial number to verify, but being a 2015 it can go into power reduction (limp mode) if voltage is low. When voltage drops the PCM doesn't know what is wrong because so many things are showing problems Low gear lube sounds an alarm and sets a code Water in the oil could...
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    swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator

    Don't know the exact boat, but don't see an issue replacing with a large fridge
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    Harbor freight jack.

    If your going to make a statement try checking your facts fist Snap on makes there tools in Snap-on Inc. operates plants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Elizabethton, Tennessee; and Elkmont, Alabama. Wheel balancers and tire changers are manufactured in Conway, Arkansas. Power tools, both cordless and...
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    HELP!!! Monterey 256 Sport Cruiser 1996

    Fresh rebuilt motor and backfire on 8, so to follow ESG post I would remove the valve cover over 8 (Port side rear) Rotate crank until cylinder starts coming up on compression stroke or until exhaust valve starts opening. Mark the rocker nut and stud so you can see if it comes back up to...
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    Harbor freight jack.

    HF, Pittsburg, Daytona are all china made
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    454 dies over 1800RPM loaded

    Possible, but could also be the antisiphon valve was stuck and during the removal/reinstall it freed up The 1/4 antisiphon valve is to small for the motor, need at least a 3/8
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    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    No, but it could have been out for a while and pulling just made it showed it's head. Could also be that pulling it moved the gimbal enough to make it not align. Could be its fine just needs the bearing moved a tad A boat can go its entire life and never be touched, but if it gets out and not...
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    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    I would bet a six pack your out of alignment
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