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  1. Scott06

    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    this is excellent advice !
  2. Scott06

    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    from the 90's no - the 3.0 is a descendant of the 153 cid /2.5 l that debuted in the 1962 chevy II (aka nova)... Before you get too worked up check you compression tester vs another gauge. the 3.0 I believe is 9.0 or 9.4:1 hence the 150 psi cranking pressure, older higher compression engines...
  3. Scott06

    Lexus Oil Leaks and Mechanic (Woes)

    Yes you absolutely never want to self diagnose the issue and ask them to do specific tasks. on Toyotas the PS pump is usually down there and hose to reservoir can be a leaker. take it down there and face to face ask them to look at it may be a issue from their work or may be a different...
  4. Scott06

    My Skag got worn down, I had a power failure

    this. it dies protect the prop but you wont notice it. In the future you can always pop the trim rams off the back of the drive and hold it up with a rope in case of failure
  5. Scott06

    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    I’ll play the other side of the fence… do not mean to imply that other advice given is bad, just some of my experince in a similar boat is different. Like you my last two boats are primarily used for loaded down watersports. Previous boat was a 1991 sea ray 170 3.0lx 135 hp, current boat is...
  6. Scott06

    Timing is retarded ;-)

    No I couldn't go over 5k much with the 17" could only tap it if gas tank was empty and trimmed out. Only downside to advancing the timing would be detonation potential, if you already bought the module it is a moot point
  7. Scott06

    Timing is retarded ;-)

    have you verified the tach at 5300 is accurate? I don't think the est has a rev limiter, so if you are indeed hitting 5300 watch it as that is above the safe limit for the 3.0. I had a 91 Sea Ray 170 which is a similar size boat and ran 17" and 19" props and was no where near 5300. This 3.0LX...
  8. Scott06

    Trim troubles

    Does it work with the trailer button ? If so your trim limit switch is bad
  9. Scott06

    Timing is retarded ;-)

    The ignition module is available separately. I think if you google delco est module you will find the cross over to the GM module. you are correct to do some basic items if maintenance was neglected. I would hold off on that for now… if you have the wrong prop that will make an underpowered...
  10. Scott06

    Trim troubles

    The solenoids will click. A continuos hum is the pump working. hard to tell from info given. A volt meter and wiring diagram is needed if pump not running. If pump is running have you checked fluid level and condition
  11. Scott06

    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    Exactly just have to know what type is used and what heat is required to remove. Even their 660 retaining compound breaks down after a year in heat of machines
  12. Scott06

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    Bottom line with a scope Carmera attchment etc you need to get back in there and look that’s the only thing that will show you this. lift drive full out and double check the bellows both driveshaft and shift. The driveshaft can get splits on the side where it rubs on gimbal ring. Can also pull...
  13. Scott06

    Trim troubles

    Is the pump coming on ? doyou get power to the pump from the solenoids?
  14. Scott06

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    It could be bellows either driveshaft or shift. could also be exhaust pipe. Need to put it in the water and see where it is coming in . Bellows can leak or not leak depending on out drive trim and where the steering is positioned. fresh water use my bellows were not leaking at 18 years old when...
  15. Scott06

    Timing is retarded ;-)

    Verify the tach is correct in case it is reading higher, or did u reving above 3 k and see advance stopping? Usually this relates to the ignition module failing. The module is inside the distributor is it down on power ?
  16. Scott06

    Flames up when starting

    If it was running prior and no one moved the distributor I would think you have a valve hanging open. Normally a back fire like this is timing being so off the cylinder fires when a valve is open. Common when starting a new engine or if the distributor is removed and engine is being retimed. I...
  17. Scott06

    Should I pull heads for inspection, 5.7 liter

    After the carb rebuild they are still wet with fuel? Would clean or replace to see what is going on now. if still fouling plugs then carb isn't properly working yet or is it oil fouling? Did you set the idle mix properly and is the choke opening fully You can ruin the rings by washing the...
  18. Scott06

    4.3 that I was not winterized

    Pressure test the cooling system. Normally a 4.3 will crack in lifter valley just below the heads tag probably means it is a rebuild. if you need a 4.3 ( block verified cracked) just figure out your block casting number and get a $400 from a wrecking yard.
  19. Scott06

    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    Super glue is when you skin your knuckle and need to glue the skin back…not making that up. Jfc are we really limited by our loctite budget?
  20. Scott06

    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    only thing to add is follow the loctitie cure time on the tech data sheet for which ever thread locker you are using. You can find them online but usually 24 hrs will let it set up
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