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  1. Scott06

    Ford 302 issues

    Interesting do you have to swap a points distributor or can u put points in igniter 2 ? As mentioned seem to see a lot of discussion on GTO forum in on similar issues. The guys who run points also say they have better luck with old NOS points vs what is made now so no free lunch Either way...
  2. Scott06

    Mercruiser 1999 5.0 carb oil pressure switch

    there are two oil pressure switches one for the fuel pump which has two wires , thus switch cuts off power to fuel pump if ignition is on but engine not running. the audio warning oil pressure switch will have one wire on it As it is only opening and closing ground leg to block ground. On my...
  3. Scott06

    Mercruiser 1999 5.0 carb oil pressure switch

    The alarm switch back on engine is no good it makes the ground connection via the tan and blue wire There are three switches low oil pressure, engine over temp and low drive lube They make the ground connection for the buzzer all switches in parallel. When you start the engine the purple wire...
  4. Scott06

    PCV valve/blow by issue

    Yes 115 is getting very low. If you had fuel contamination with oil that isn’t good. My 330 hr engine spits a fair amount of oil into carb top top but has great compression. I have typically seen more blow by in both my boats , and some oil in flame arrestor. Both these had good compression...
  5. Scott06

    Alpha one gen 2- upper drive shaft seal leak

    We are talking about the same seal. I used a socket same diameter as the seal on an extension to drive it in
  6. Scott06

    PCV valve/blow by issue

    The compression numbers are fine. Start with cleaning the flame arrestor you will get some oil off the valve cover vent into the flame arrestor. Normally turning the idle mix screw in should stall the engine, unless the float bowl is over filling and spilling fuel into the bores. Would always...
  7. Scott06

    Ford 302 issues

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-20700?seid=srese1&ppckw=pmax-tools&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0frBu7GIhwMVGKRaBR1_HgFlEAQYBCABEgKhMPD_BwE this is the one I use. Bought it after fixing and old outboard that had two bad coils. Spark looked ok holding a plug … rebuilt carb, fuel pump still would...
  8. Scott06

    2011 Tahoe Mer 4.3 - engine miss firing

    If there was a bad connection and ecu doesn’t get the power it likes sure could happen. Take it out for test run but stay close to the launch or where ever you keep it.
  9. Scott06

    Outdrive oil leak..

    Not sure if one seal keeps water out other seal keeps oil in?
  10. Scott06

    Alpha one gen 2- upper drive shaft seal leak

    That is the same set, come to think if it I may have used a big socket.
  11. Scott06

    Ford 302 issues

    So when this occurs do you have strong enough spark on a gap tester. Need to figure out if this is spark or fuel related. it doesn’t take any power to rev up in neutral It is kind of a meaningless test.
  12. Scott06

    Advice Needed on Boat Repair.

    Nice hopefully your DDIS stays working. Not sure why merc dropped this system So quickly.
  13. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Use merc power tube or similar to make it slide. I rigged up a similar tool out of a 5 lb hammer and a pvc drain grate. I found in needed two set of hands to do this one to hold the bellhousing vertical then one person press in the retaining ring. Found if bellhousing was angled up the bottom of...
  14. Scott06

    How long do bellows last?

    Exactly my experience I did my 2004 boat two springs ago exhaust bellows had torn driveshaft was just getting stiff and chaffed on sides To the OP if u plan to keep it have them changed on the off-season. At this point the if u change them it will be good for the life of the boat …
  15. Scott06

    She just won't start easy nor stay running 4.3l

    Oil pressure 50-55 is really good, usually a cold reading as oil thins when engine gets warm. good rule of thumb is when oil is warm to have 10 psi for every 1000 rpm of engine speed. I usually have about 55-60 at 4000-4500 when good and warm. more if the lake is still cold
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS - Hard to start when semi-cold

    2002 would not have a TKS they came out later maybe 2008 give or take. My 2003 was a choked mercarb
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Parts are on this breakdown drawing https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/alpha-one-genii-1998-and-up/0l100040-up/oil-reservoir-components Looks like there is an E clip on the inside of transom housing should pull through the stern . give the exhaust bellows a try I...
  18. Scott06

    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    You may be able to get your existing prop repitched by a prop shop. No diameter is not tied to lower unit design except for max diameter a drive or outboard can use. Normally when props go down in pitch diameter goes up some (not a 100% rule). So if you find a 15 " pitch prop that fits your...
  19. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    It’s not for international parts but so they can sell parts outside of merc dealer network. For example you can buy quicksilver hi perf gear lube at Walmart In the US
  20. Scott06

    Help value a Smoker Craft I’m looking at

    the fact that the owner is not hesitant to lake test it means its been taken care of and maintained. due your homework check compression and leaks transom , but I don't think that's a bad price. You will be able tell when you get there if the guy takes care of stuff...
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