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  1. Scott06

    Transom ideas for ib/od

    not to rain on your parade, regardless of condition you may want to reconsider getting either of these engines. In the videos you can see rounded cavitation plates on the drives. This means they are not alpha ones but he earlier MC1 drives with the lifting eye on upper. While these are a decent...
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    2000 Stingray 190 RX Restoration

    Out of all the work needed, the engine work is the easiest . As others have said tear it down get a long block or wrecking yard 4.3 for marinizing
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    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    Good info on timing chain. You ever order from these guys ? https://www.fcpeuro.com/ used them years ago when i had a volvo 940. Started using them again when we got the wifes mini . Nice selection of parts aftermarket and oe/ oem and kits w TTY bolts incl
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    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    the auto when used in Manual sport mode is essentially a clutchless manual ... it holds the gear until you hit redline then it automatically upshifts. Have you had yours since new? The turbo scared me given the factory recommended oil change interval of 15 or 20k which is insane. Wife loves...
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    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    We have a 2011 Mini (base non turbo). Yes big PITA to work on. Mine is an automatic so cant help much with the clutch- if you have can afford the time can't you have the flywheel machined? Its so much work to get in there I would definitely resurface or replace the flywheel and do the RMS. As...
  6. Scott06

    Gimbal bearing

    How does the size on the new one compare to the old one ?
  7. Scott06

    Boat Engines

    I would save your money and buy the boat that has been best maintained by the PO. I think it is a good sign if they are stepping up to a newer, bigger boat than getting out of boating. While you may get what looks like a good deal on a boat but if there is a back log of work they haven't done...
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    Gimbal bearing

    No all the same size assuming you were sent the correct one. Is it missing the tolerance ring that goes around it? It should be a tight fit unless the lip where it seats into the gimbal housing cracked when the old one was removed?
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    4bbl 350 intake question

    I don’t think there is much difference except the first photo has a universal mounting it can take spread or square bore carbs. There are two sets of threaded holes for mounting the different pattern carbs. One on the right looks like a std GM set up for quadrajet carb only. A square bore like...
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    2002 Mercruiser 5.0 EGR pipe

    Vortec heads do not have a cross over. I wasn't sure why you were asking- no reason to remove it. I blocked the cross over on a 65 GTO I have ended up taking it out as had trouble getting it to idle until it was really warm. Unless you are changing out to a 4 bbl leave it alone
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    2002 Mercruiser 5.0 EGR pipe

    When I repowered my 5.0 and upped to a aftermarket intake and edlebrock 1409 there is no provision for this and it works fine. I don’t think this is egr but rather heating like on a exhaust cross over on pre vortec engines If you look at places like Michigan motorz who sells partial engines...
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    Engine oil choice 1984 3.8l

    Those are not the batwing manifolds that had casting issues and can leak water into engine. If they are not corroded or cracked leave them alone. Most freshwater ones last the lifetime of the boat if they don't get freeze damaged
  13. Scott06

    projects other than boats

    I use the Diablo 80 tooth ones for both seems to do pretty good cost vs performance. I paid $35 for my table saw at a yard sale, its funny to pay more for the blade
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    projects other than boats

    I'm halfway through doing about 1200 sq ft of hickory flooring, can vouch for the blades getting dull. On my second miter saw blade so far... At least it will hold up well.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Engine knocking noise

    It’s not uncommon for engines to start making noise after getting hot. Water in the oil never helps. As the group has mentioned there are a few items to look at otherwise pull the engine and tear into it.
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    Very Low Compessions on Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Engine. with Exhaust Manifold, Thermostat Housing Removed.

    Yeah that much corrosion would also think it was a U boat , maybe why it got parked. If that is the case will need more than a head gasket
  17. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Engine knocking noise

    agreed, but also would think the flywheel would come off over that time ?
  18. Scott06

    prop recommendations for Trophy walk around 25 foot

    you don’t . Yeah something doesn’t add up, unless gear case is different ratio. As you said we’re more interested in this thread than the OP. thanks for sharing those real world numbers. I wonder what max hp rating is for that boat
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    Very Low Compessions on Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Engine. with Exhaust Manifold, Thermostat Housing Removed.

    Would also look for signs of water intrusion in the exhaust as that could hang up valves . Might be worth doing a leak down test before pulling head off to pinpoint where u are loosing compression doing a cold compression test would typically expect slightly lower numbers as when engine is up...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Engine knocking noise

    No there is a sleeve under the bolt like that this looks correct .
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