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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Oh, So not worth the upgrade? Then I will stick with my plan to rebuild mine. I am having trouble confirming my model of outdrive though. Could anyone confirm that the serial # 0b463371 is for a MR or R?
  2. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    This oil? T4, non-synthetic or synthetic blend? https://amzn.to/3y3aCIc Thanks!
  3. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Oh... This is not something I had not thought of, didnt know they were that compatable. That is a really good idea.... spent $500 on parts for the rebuild of the pre-alpha (actually think is an "R"), but I should be able to return them. Can you just confirm that I am correct with my belief it...
  4. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    What motor oil is recommended for this engine? Any idea on the oil filter part number? What glue should be used to reattached the new distributor cap?
  5. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. Doing a lot to rehab it, but wanted to keep the Carver specific stuff here. Looking for some advice on a few things. 1. I filed up the water tank and turned on (installed fuse) the pump...
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Just got a new to me 1986 Carver Santa Cruz (27') with a Mercruiser 260 (gm 350) and pre-alpha outrive. I am rebuilding the outdrive and have already rebuilt the carb. Engine runs great, but I need some advice on a few things. 1. Where do you drain the oil? Where is the oil dip stick? What...
  7. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Well which is the right one for a OMC 5.8L? Is this the right one? https://amzn.to/4836C6J I've used Sierra aftermarket parts on other stuff and they seemed decent.
  8. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    All good! Can happily report that it fixed the shift issue for the remainder of the 2023 boating season! Cant wait till next season.
  9. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    It ended up working out fine. I set it up similar to my campervan setup (separating engine and rear batteries) by utilizing a Victron smart battery combiner like this one. This connects the battery when one is in a state of charge (alternator or shore battery charger) and disconnects them when...
  10. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    I did load it up with a ton of pink antifreeze. I am thinking of installing a 12v pump like this in the spring, just to make it a more usable sink and be able to drain it down easier in the winter.
  11. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ok, I think I will take that out also. I would like to pump out all the gas and take a look in the tank too, especially if the strainer is clogged. I was debating the best way to drain the gas tank, as it may have 20-40 gallons in it still with stabilizer. My thoughts was a 12v inline fuel...
  12. LakeMichiganBoater

    Help. Can’t find this neutral throttle button

    Do you have any pictures of how you did this?
  13. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    Thank you! #11 looks like the part I am looking for. I am going to read through that post and see if that will work for me. It does look the same though.
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    It is a button, for neutral, I press in the plastic tab in the middle right now to get it working. Not a big deal, but it also holds the shift lever from sliding off so I have to hold it with two hands right now. Ill try and get a better picture next time I am out by the boat.
  15. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    How hard is this to get at? If there is a chance its an issue I want to check it out anyways. I plan to get a dwell meter and timing light to set everything. Coil is cheap, so are plug wires, so I will replace them also.
  16. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ok, Good to know. Think I used a feeler gauge to set it the first time. The coil does look old, I will replace it for sure. Are they hard to come by? Aftermarket ok? Mostly preventative. I got the boat really cheap in non-running condition (seized from sitting) and I just did all the likely...
  17. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Sorry I forgot, when I replaced the points I replaced the condenser as well. The coil may be my suspect... Would that cause the intermittent, yet consistent issues I am seeing?
  18. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    Thanks, I have been looking, assuming I would have to buy the whole thing, but no luck.
  19. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Been working on my 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' and it ran great... for the most part... last season, but I need help figuring out an issue. It starts fine, runs fine, but after about 5 minutes at cruising speed (1/2 to 3/4 throttle) it starts stumbling. If I throttle down and then bring it back...
  20. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    It is a hand pump located on the sink right now. Would like to change it to an electric pump in the future to help drain it out in winter. Not sure I can get to the drain plug in the tank and the hand pump would take a really long time to drain it down.
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