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  1. matt167

    Mercruiser 170/470 Starter Question

    I think all Mercruiser engines are set up with 2 solenoids
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    Automotive Diagnostic Tool

    You can get a cheap scanner from Walmart that will show the data stream. A bi directional scanner will do more, if you have $300. A stumble can be many things. Fuel injectors being where I would look first
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    mercruiser 888 383

    6.0L truck would be an LQ9. Vortec is on the engine cover, but it’s just branding that GM uses
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    mercruiser 888 383

    A 383 would have a distributor. If what you are considering is an LS based engine. They are great but you need deep pockets to marinize them. Manifolds are around $1,200 and the marine starter isn’t cheap.. the conversions are getting common but almost all are nowhere near USCG compliance...
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    What oil should I use?

    GM EOS has been gone for some time now.. there is a product that does the same thing available from parts stores in a yellow bottle
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    mercruiser 888 383

    If you had an old crate engine that uses the Mercruiser MPFI manifold, than you could find the marine bits to put it together including a marine harness and ECU. That’s the only instance where it would be truly able to be converted since the manifold is the same
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    mercruiser 888 383

    383 would be on the edge of what an MC1 can handle. In those days, Mercruiser would pair high hp applications with a TR or TRS drive.. it would likely be okay but I don’t think I’d hammer it for hole shots
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    I don’t think it’ll mess with a fish finder
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    Resistor has to do with radio interference. Basically you’ll buzz an AM radio with non resistor plugs but not much else on the water.
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    runny/liquid grease in bellows?

    Input shaft seal is probably leaking
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    Pricing restored boats

    Sure. But the hardware attaching is still stainless
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    Pricing restored boats

    Stainless hardware is what is used in marine environments.
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    Pricing restored boats

    Boat like that, is worth what someone will pay.
  14. matt167

    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    So looks like that engine is from a Ford Cortina. Rockauto lists a pump for $27. Not sure it’ll work but it might do. It’s not a marine pump so it won’t last long if it does work
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    Sadly. OMC used some very obscure engines in the early years. Mercruiser used a Renault engine that was around 90hp. Perhaps that one might be as well….. but your chances are somewhere between slim and none. Not meaning to be hurtful or anything just the way it is… see if you can identify...
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    1989 Mercruiser 2.5L 120HP motor overheating trouble shooting

    If you have a blown head gasket, compression ends up in the water jackets. Compression creates bubbles which creates hot spots. That may be your problem
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    Anyone know of a Honda Grass trimmer dealer with good prices?

    I’m not sure Honda is still selling them. I know they pulled the plug on walk behind mowers
  18. matt167

    Whale tail Question

    Purpose of the whale tail is to provide lift at the stern. 50hp on a pontoon, makes it wishful thinking
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    1989 Mercruiser 2.5L 120HP motor overheating trouble shooting

    I was talking carburetor… if you are wanting to swap a 1991+ engine, you’ll need the conversion coupler
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    a boat

    The block could be cracked and he knows something. It’s 2 drains on a 3.0l
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