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  1. Scott06

    need to determine what prop I need

    If you were happy as is and the engine was able to hit the correct WOT RPM then get it repaired or get the same thing. If you post pics of [prop and part numbers on it we can probably figure out what it is
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    post a pic. Hard to see what you have from the words typed.
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    3.0 liter carb problem

    Likely needle and seat or float is not working bowl is overflowing Or on hollers the float bowl gaskets dry out and leak. Go through rebuilding it with a good quality kit and you will be fine
  4. Scott06

    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    I believe this is mounted in the exhaust cross over so would not affect vacuum (intake) side of manifold. There could be an exhaust leak depending on how it is set up. On older cars that had an integral choke with heat tubes coming up from the crossover there was a air tube inside the cross...
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    Outdrive Paint & Prep

    Are they able to mix up paint and fill rattle cans ? If so that is great I think you will find finishes from and automotive paint supplier will be more durable than the typical off the shelf rattle can. 2 k systems are much more durable. I painted my 1965 Pontiac about 30 years ago, car was...
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    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    The spacer was probably creating a vacuum leak. Why are you hung up on using it? If its working I wouldn’t bother converting the choke and spending money on the sniper, too many mixed reviews
  7. Scott06

    Stern Drive transom lower right bolt fell out

    Just make sure the wife is out of town when you do this … as far as boat ownership goes I think most folks on this site are doing on the cheap compared to just handing the keys to the marina. What ever number you come up with others who don’t spin their own wrenches ar 3-5 x more for same stuff.
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    Mounting a gen 1 alpha to a gen 2 housing.

    Yes drop 2” in pitch and should be basically the same rpm.
  9. Scott06

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    was Thinking flywheel size would be different too? If so coupler and starter may not work
  10. Scott06

    Mounting a gen 1 alpha to a gen 2 housing.

    Thanks for chiming in , I couldn't find the thread. What was the ratio difference between the two drives?
  11. Scott06

    Outdrive Paint & Prep

    I would look at an epoxy primer like PPG DP 90 yes the 2 k is good. yes the 2 k is good. I would look into the alodine and alumaprep as non fo the rattle can zinc primers made for this application I have used stick better than the factory stuff. You dont have to use primer over the scuffed...
  12. Scott06

    Is this trailer repairable?

    you could have that section replaced by welding shop but willing to bet it is rusting from inside out and that is not the only section. If you take a pick hammer bet you can punch through in a bunch of places. Rust is like a iceberg you only see the tip.
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    go to a wrecking yard like LKQ just need to pay attention to the generations of SBC. A marine and truck motor are basically the same thing. That is usually the lowest cost option.
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Depends on how much you want to spend you can get a reman or new long block of same generation, get a 96 and up Vortec 5.7 (needs new intake manifold) and gain 40 hp, go for the 383 that kenny mentioned for 400 hp, of get a new MPI bobtail . From top to bottom for parts alone those options...
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    Mounting a gen 1 alpha to a gen 2 housing.

    There was a guy on here who just did this maybe six months ago, you maybe able to find the thread. I think he swapped in a gen one bellhousing don’t know if that was just the easiest way to get the shift linkage or if bell housing is different
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    1989 Merc 3.7 3.0. Need help remember part number

    https://www.mercruiserparts.com/96148a8-pump-kit-water this kit doesn’t include the base which if it isn’t gear gear lube I don’t change it
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    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    Depends on what your serial number is . There are three different listings for the 470 depending on serial or year range. You can click on them drill down to fuel pump. looks there are two styles depending on if fuel bowl is up or down...
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    5.0xl/V8 mer. Where do I start?

    Get an ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight and soak the carb in there. You have what looks like a decent core Quadrajet that can be rebuilt. Judging from the looks of the inside would bet your fuel tank needs to come out and be douched out. An electric choke needs 12 v off the ignition on...
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    5.0xl/V8 mer. Where do I start?

    Cheaper and marine are normally not said in the same sentence.... Get a carb rebuild kit from Mikes carb parts and rebuild it. Not hard to do nor does it take any fancy tools Make sure the fuel tank is clean , check fuel filter for debris/water. You may have fuel contamination that will
  20. Scott06

    Am I under proped?

    If accurate this is ok to run. just be aware of where the rpm limit is when you are lightly loaded. and keep it from over reving. when you are propped in the upper or just slightly above recommended wot range the boat will be better performing through out the rpm range. when I had a 3.0 powered...
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