Search results

  1. Scott06

    1993 four winns sundowner 195 transom rot discovered

    Sorry to hear that. You might post some pics in the restoration forum as a lot of guys have done transoms, stringers, and floors. Would think they can give you an idea of how much work it will be. unfortunately there are a lot of multi year threads on rebuilds. Hard to say if you can get...
  2. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 LX wont start after turning engine off. Video

    Ok check for spark off of coil. if you dont have it look for 12v on positive side of coil when cranking. Would be more likely that the ignition module is bad than the coil is. This is the Delco EST troubleshooting guide...
  3. Scott06

    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    Ok missed starter replacement. @alldodge may have some ideas as I don't know MPI's very well
  4. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 LX wont start after turning engine off. Video

    Do you have spark coming off the coil? Take wire from coil of center of distributor cap and put near a ground and crank? Do you have spark? If you do have spark take distributor cap off and see if cap and rotor are ok. Look down carb when you pump the throttle does it shot gas in?
  5. Scott06

    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    I suspect that you need a new starter which is to be expected after being dunked. You may have corrosion in wiring harness that is shorting and draining the batteries. Would start with a new starter and clean battery connections. Doesn't sound like you got it running ? Did you get the water...
  6. Scott06

    Carbs spitting fuel

    Both are in need of rebuild. The one overflowing has a float and/or needle and seat issue. the one you need to choke has plugged fuel passages. Would not use it if you need to choke one to run as that cylinder will be lean and likely detonating which can fry the piston
  7. Scott06

    Accurate Horsepower Figures

    Maybe it has more cup as designs may change over time.
  8. Scott06

    How to pressure test a 4.3 l mercruiser

    How was it winterized? If it was drained u will have no issue
  9. Scott06

    Crank Position Sensor

    Yeah mine has sensor in there that is not hooked up …not needed on carbed engine
  10. Scott06

    97 baja hammer 454

    Cant comment on pitch unless you tell us what your current prop does in terms of wot performance… that is the starting point for where to go… ive bought all my props used off ebay , resold ones that didnt work great
  11. Scott06

    Carbs spitting fuel

    If the carbs are overflowing fuel it is either from a needle and seat/ float issue or too much fuel pressure . I would get the carbs rebuilt and makes sure the fuel supply is clean of water and debris before tackling other issues liek the rotary valve. May be an issue there but would probably...
  12. Scott06

    Swap 888 outdrive with Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive?

    Then it is Most likely just the drive.
  13. Scott06

    running engine without drive on it

    Yes thats the water in nipple.
  14. Scott06

    Crank but No Start troubleshooting

    Voltage will drop some during cranking. Are your battery and ground connections clean and tight ? Is battery in good shape ?
  15. Scott06

    4.3 MerCruiser Intermittent Stalling

    Yes if you have fuel spitting out when u fill up likely vent is plugged. Next time this happens open the fill cap and see if tank is under a vacuum. If it runs better with cap open then go clear the vent
  16. Scott06

    running engine without drive on it

    No that hole is the shift cable. Looks like your gimbal ring and bellhosuing is off? There is a 5/8 hose that connects to bellhousing clamps on a right angle fitting at top above gimbal bearing can put a hose on there or go inside engine compartment and find hose coming up from drive to the heat...
  17. Scott06

    Swap 888 outdrive with Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive?

    Would pull the drive , drain lube suspect u will find metal. Coupler splines could be chewed up to. Might grab at idle but not higher throttle you would see the end of the driveshaft chewed up, looking in coupler through gimbal bearing coupler splines would be chewed too. if it is the coupler...
  18. Scott06

    Swap 888 outdrive with Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive?

    Yes a alpha one gen one is a direct bolt in swap. Just need to match the gear ratios which should be stamped on the side. Given the age of both and possibility they were regeared at some point might be worth popping the top cap and counting teeth
  19. Scott06

    Trim pump solenoid

    they really are relays especially if u hang out with engineer weenies…not sure why they get called a solenoid
  20. Scott06

    Accurate Horsepower Figures

    Sounds like a winner. The old prop must have been messed up as black max and black diamond are same prop under Mercury and Quicksilver labels respectively. if you are hitting that upper end of rpm range you are spot on. Just watch rpms when lightly loaded.
Top