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  1. ESGWheel

    Why don't sea choice 1 1/16 seals fit?

    If I may, here is a good inexpensive tool to add to your collection if you do not already have one (link). And here is a how-to vid on measuring bearings and seals (link). Also, you state “Seals are the most difficult parts to get on the hub.” how are you doing this? Reason is that I find the...
  2. ESGWheel

    Thermostat too dirty

    Danger Will Robinson! We need someone with experience on this system to help the OP further, like @Fun Times But in the meantime, what you are describing in post 12 can harm your motor. Two things jumped out to me: (1) needing 3 gaskets to make it work and (2) installing the t-stat upside...
  3. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t idle

    That is not only frustrating but loosing thrust at a critical moment can be dangerous. Please provide some more info: did this symptom only occur after the carb rebuild or was it the reason to rebuild the carb? Does it idle at all or does it only stall when coming off throttle? How do you get...
  4. ESGWheel

    Intermittent idle issue

    While I am still learning about the electronic side of these ECM controlled motors (I have a 2005 5.0 GXi-E) the 2 beep symptom leads me to think its electrical. Here is my hypothesis: at that particular RPM the motor / boat is vibrating more than at other PRMs and an electrical connection is...
  5. ESGWheel

    connecting 2 batteries

    While a bus bar is the proper way to electrically connect battery cables together as AD points out, I am concerned as to why the need > based on your post it seems as if you are using a Perko Off-1, 2, All (link) battery switch to connect up the two batteries to the boat’s electrical system. As...
  6. ESGWheel

    engine shutdown

    For some excellent info on these devices, read this link fm Don S.
  7. ESGWheel

    5.7 GXI-HF making "whistling" noise

    I would start with any vacuum hoses. My 2005 GXi-E has 2 vacuum hoses: one that goes from the top of the fuel cell to the intake manifold and another that goes to the regulator fm mid intake manifold. Nos 16 and 25 in the attached diagram.
  8. ESGWheel

    5.7 GXI-HF making "whistling" noise

    A vacuum leak can make a whistling noise.
  9. ESGWheel

    Rusty engine pulleys

    Due to significance of the rust (and accompanying belt dust!) of, at the time new to me boat, I changed out all the pulleys which included a new alternator which I was on the cusp of changing out anyway. For the circulating pump bell pulley, I did grit blast and paint it as it was no where near...
  10. ESGWheel

    Power Steering Pump Replacement

    One item of note: these pumps usually do not come with a pulley. So you will need to reuse old or get a new one. And you will need a PSP pulley remover, installer, like this kit link. That is the kit I have and its worked on my 2005 VP 5.0 GXi-E. Here is a how-to video to use it if not familiar...
  11. ESGWheel

    New Starter for 4.3l 3 post solenoid

    I was speaking generically to help the OP understand why there are 3 and 4 terminal post solenoids. If his original starter with a 4th post is not for the coil, what it’s for? Unused? And frankly I am also confused at a starter with a plastic gear so if any info on that as well would be...
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    New Starter for 4.3l 3 post solenoid

    The 3 vs 4 terminal solenoid: the 4th terminal is used to supply power to the coil for older style points type distributors. And here are a couple links to sources for marine starters: link and link. Also, I am not familiar with such a starter so I am interested to learn. Can you post a...
  13. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    That is the way I would do it too. However, I was thinking that if still does not start as expected yet all else is good, to try an experiment. At the next cold start do only one stroke and start. And if no joy, then at the next cold start try 2, etc. Just an idea, perhaps a crazy one… :cool:
  14. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    I am glad this is getting sorted out. One more question if you do not mind. What is your normal cold start process? Thanks.
  15. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    I am hoping others can join here as I do not have expensive experience with these carbs but I will keep trying to help. First off, I think I was mistaken on the blue circle being the choke pull off… in looking at the picture closer it looks like a lock out for the Secondary Air Valve to keep it...
  16. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    The last time I played with a Rochester Quadrajet was decades ago, so I am not the best to advise but let’s try some basic things on the carb. Check to determine if the Secondary Air Valve is stuck. The device to rotate is the item the red arrow points to in the picture. You may have to remove...
  17. ESGWheel

    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    To aid in the discussion its helpful to make sure there is common terminology. With this carb there are a total of four “plates”: the (1) Primary Throttle Plate, (2) the Secondary Throttle Plate, (3) the Choke Plate and (4) the Secondary Air Valve (this may not be the correct term, but useful...
  18. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions

    Goose, You need to buy a lottery ticket as your luck has to change! I am catching up a bit. From your post no. 35: I am not the expert in on the water flow of these engines, but I believe your risers and manifolds are not fed by the t-stat, there is continuous water flow thru them regardless...
  19. ESGWheel

    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    Oh regarding the non-return to idle. Here is an older thread that may help, link.
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