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  1. Scott06

    Trim Limit and Sender Help

    the limit switch plugs into the trim pump harness at the pump. The trim sender plugs into the engine harness and gets to the gauge that way. You can jumper the limit at the pump to get it going, just be careful not to over trim while underway. Not the best diagram sure you may be able to...
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    Help with tach repair

    did you try cycling it between the cylinder settings. occasionally that can fix a wonky tach
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    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    In addition to the places mentioned Mich Motorz and Marine Power, consider getting a new base engine. In 2015 I got a partial engine package from Michigan Motorz that was built starting with a new base engine. In the end it wasn't that much cost difference (of course more diff now) but I did...
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    Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge

    There are core plugs in back of block behind flywheel too
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    Moller stern drive paint process

    found this TDS- https://marineengineparts.com/content/sierra/025801%20tech%20sheet.pdf doesn't say anything about recoat times or needing to scuff after but I think hitting with a scotchbrite pad after full cure is a good idea. Would just pay attention to make sure you get the mils thickness ...
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    New ish 2021 - 2025 Honda CRV trans better now?

    The only car that I would stay away from CVTs with is Nissan, their CVTs are known problems. Have not had issues with the two cars I have had with CVTs (Toyota), make sure to change the fluid. I usually do mine around a 100k , 60 is probably better. Last 2 cars of mine were 230 k and 254 k...
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    I noticed when tightening the clamp on the bellhousing as I tightened the clamp it would work its way down off the bellhousing.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One Gen 2

    Yes go to marine engine . Com put your serial number in and you will see all the parts diagrams
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    Total Frustration No restart engine

    Serial numbers and maintenance history may help If you advance the throttle in neutral will they start consistently ? If they do could be IAC valve. Other items is crab distributor cap plugs etc Battery voltage is a issue for these engines so wasn’t a bad thing to rule out
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Did you grease the oring ? Or is it rolled. I forgot to grease the prongs on my driveshaft and had a hell of a Time getting drive on… a little grease and good to go
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    Buy a used block will parts swap?????

    When I did my swap I used the parts diagrams from my old engine to new lease a list of intake cooling hoses etc by part number from old engine to new (4.3 to 5.0 swap) There are good diagrams at marine engine.com And i think mercruiser parts . Com Best bet for knowing what you are getting...
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    Starter?

    It’s just a fuse so once it pops it’s done and needs to be replaced. there are no automatically resetting breakers. The 50 amp on the engine will need to be manually reset. If it’s coming off and on intermittently you have a loose or dirty connection
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    Stupid me, no oil

    You are fine don’t worry about it
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    PCV valve/blow by issue

    If you repower consider putting in a 4.3 if you like the boat and want to keep it The 3.7 was a bit of red headed step child for mercruiser if you go through the work get a newer better design 4.3
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    4.3L Carb Mercrusier Auxiliary Heater

    It lines up with the intake runner water cross over is below the thermostat housing it up pull that plug it will be dry won’t run with that much of a vacuum leak
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    4.3L Carb Mercrusier Auxiliary Heater

    Double check but I belive the plug you circled goes into the intake runner not water crossover
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    Say it ain’t the transom!

    So it seems like water is coming down the transom when running on muffs on the wagon? Look back there when running can’t have water coming in transom when it’s not in the water
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    That was exactly what I thought as well With as long as they lasted most likely won’t need it again in your ownership Enjoy the piece of mind now that they are replaced
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    Outdrive oil leak..

    Up north like that you can’t waste a day of short season … finally warm enough in upstate NY .
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    7.4 L Volvo Penta turned into a milkshake - what to tell the mechanic

    The 4 bolt mains is a myth in most cases. Marine engine is essentially the same as a truck engine cam is similar to truck cam, swap head gaskets core plugs marine circ pump and go You said it was winterized by marine shop you should start there it is likely what you mention that winterization...
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