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  1. Scott06

    Bearing SKF #

    On my merc alpha I tore it down and got the numbers off the bearings and races. Some merc bearings were similar price to the same SKF or Timken bearing from a bearing house, some were x2 price. I still don’t understand why the u joints are so expensive. My alpha gen 2 uses GKN ujoints, when you...
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    boat

    Yeah always amazes me that sellers say needs minor repairs but they haven’t done them… to OP check the stringers floor and transom for rot
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    The Glastrons I've seen at the lake are pretty disappointing in terms of fabric and gel coat haze. This is in a northern climate where season is 3 months and and 20hrs a year or less is typical
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    Help for prop replacement

    What is the gear ratio on the engine. Assuming it is in perfect working order seems like the engine may have too tall a gear ratio for the application
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    Mercruiser 357 question

    If the delco works leave it. The problem with the Thunderbolt is if you need an ignition module , the delco system is cheaper than a module. Additionally now a lot of modules are NLA. if you really want more power and maybe it’s in a larger boat, put a stroker crank in it when you rebuild it.
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    Mercruiser 357 question

    Not sure it is just shift interrupt on the modules. If it were merc could use the same module with a bravo as shift interrupt never gets tripped. of course they do different modules for same hp alpha and bravo modules so who knows….
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    Timing

    Yeah try a delco one. as long as it is still advancing you can set it by total advance as a work around. Don’t recall what it is on your engine but if for example if it is 24 deg at 2800 rpm . With it not in base set the total when reving to 24 and let the base fall where it may
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    Mercruiser 357 question

    Your art number does translate to the alpha / 275hp version I looked at these engines when I repowered I think the difference is in the cam - https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/357-alpha-4v/1g400000-up/cylinder-block-camshaft-and-crankshaft part #11 has different...
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    Oh cocktails are guaranteed in this scenario. Same here, if we didn't have a place to keep the boat I probably wouldn't have one. My dad has a house on the same lake about a 1/4 mile from where my grandparents had a cottage starting in the early 60's. My kids are now hang a round with kids of my...
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    The only only issue will be when it needs upholstery. I had my sun pad redone 2 years ago was just under $1k. and took 4 months. I guess even if you spent $5-7 k on interior and $10k on engine/drive you would still be money ahead. My repower including buying a 21 ft bowrider with known cracked...
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    I guess I was off by $10-15k... this one is barley used 14 hrs- $69 k https://www.boats.com/power-boats/2022-sea-ray-21-spx-8514695/ If you are up north like we are you only use it 3-4 months a year its a big investment...
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    They all have I think you are looking at $60-70 for a typical 21 ft er, and its inane what folks are paying for wake boats. Don't get me wrong if I had the $$ I probably wouldn't be resealing my outdrive this winter ...
  13. Scott06

    Timing

    When you say you shorted the cutout switch do you mean Connect to ground or supply 12 v to the module cutout switch lead? You need 12 v to get it into base mode.
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    lower unit oil seeping out of water intake

    Assuming it is an alpha gen 2 Check the top of the seal carrier #19 they can get deformed from heat over time https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/alpha-one-genii-1998-and-up/0l100040-up/gear-housing-driveshaft-standard-rotation
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    lower unit oil seeping out of water intake

    Most likely the vertical driveshaft seal below the water pump. not sure which drive you are working on or what age. You can pressure test the drive to see where it is leaking . oem parts for seals and water pump impeller are best. If your drive is older like mine might be worth doing them all.
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    383 FWC - Strong gas smell while idling, lower compression in one cyl. Any thoughts?

    90 psi is a dead cylinder do the leakdown test to verify where it is going.
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    Mercruiser 5.7L competition ski squealing noise when driving under load randomly

    That would be my thought based of the very limited video. Would try and listen with a mechanics stethoscope on flywheel cover to see if that can be confirmed. Would also make sense it is dampner plate if noise occurs under heavy load.
  18. Scott06

    1988 Bayliner Capri 2.3 ford engine

    This is good advice. Look at the resto threads. Likely your transom stringers and floor are rotten. Yes you can fix it but it’s a huge amount of work a significant chunk of $$$… all on a small old boat. Unless it has sentimental value prob not worth the effort. I did a project boat 8 years ago...
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    Yamaha outdrive seals

    That will be a tough one as Yammie drives aren't supported here I thought there was a guy named ken in FL who seems to be the go to for Yammie drives @Scott Danforth or @Bondo do you know who is the guy whose name comes up on yamaha drive questions ?
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    MerCruiser 5.0 will not start/run in idle mode (Carb Engine)

    200 is getting hot. as others mentioned redo your compression test to see if you have a variance when when you did it before. Also fix the issues that led to overheat if not done. Pressure test of cooling system you apply air pressure to the cooling side of the engine. You need to plug off...
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