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  1. Scott06

    First start of season, how long for water from impeller?

    It takes what seems like a long time When u are waiting for it….I think there are 4 or so gallons in a sbc To fill up before it comes out the idle reliefs or drive
  2. Scott06

    better to be at the low end or top end of RPM?

    They are just shinny to get new boats off the lot.…
  3. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    If it got hot that would be the first thing i would think may have done it. might be worth doing a leakdown test or put compressed air in each cylinder to ensure it is the head gasket between the two vs valve damage . Put air in one, should come out other spark plug hole if it is the gasket if...
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    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    Warmed up in neutral is where I’ve set mine . This is the merc TB V vortec spec in base mode when you take it out of base just like the Delco est they are adding more advance at idle maybe 15-16 or so What’s the total advance When u say it is rich sometimes wonder if float bowl is over...
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    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    Would make sure timing is ok should be 10 btdc at idle rest sounds like a carb or fuel pressure issue
  6. Scott06

    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Stay away from the cheap chit on Amazon …
  7. Scott06

    Water in Bellows

    Possible that’s the source of water on bellows . On the holes in bellhousing Exhaust side is open to water on prop end and full of water when stopped anyways I think one of those holes holds the clip for the speedo water tube
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    You wont be able to get a socket on the annode bolt if you use a hex head bolt, hole in outdrive housing is too small . Clean yours up with a wire wheel or die. if a sockethead cap screw is too pricey boating may not be a good hobby for you
  9. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Need to use marine gaskets as automotive gaskets will corrode in the raw water. most of the time this is due to overheat
  10. Scott06

    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    You are not supposed to put that oring back on vertical drive shaft. Merc used them Originally and found they tended to damage the drive shaft seal when putting the two haves of the drive back together The first photo u have of the shift shaft that seal can Also leave best to pressure test...
  11. Scott06

    98 seedoo GTX issues

    Attached are a couple of troubleshooting guide pages out of my 04 manual. have not had any real issues with our rfi save resetting the tps what do the plugs look like rich or lean? a couple thoughts check for stored faults fuel pressure ? If i recall it was pretty easy to pull the injector...
  12. Scott06

    Noise from out drive when giving it throttle

    Check what the drive lube looks like. Would also try moving drive down to see if it goes away or changes, but if so pull drive inspect ujoints and gimbal bearing if its u joints a moog 315G will fit
  13. Scott06

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Beautiful boat love the stern seating. How much room between the seat and the engines ? Looks well laid out on the swim platform
  14. Scott06

    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    My vortec lives really with 10 degrees initial total is in low 30s, this is with a TBV ignition. total is in by 2800 or 3 k if i recall. assume you have done compression checks and plug readings ? Try swapping carbs or pertornix engine to engine
  15. Scott06

    spring vapor lock?

    if it has the overflow its a marine carb
  16. Scott06

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 proper dog engagement noise.

    If it is a V engine need to route it properly around the Wye pipe
  17. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 loss of power

    Could be fuel pump, could be blocked pick up, could be clogged fuel filter in pump, could be clogged fuel tank vent , Could be clogged fuel line , air leak on suction side of pump....Basically work back carb to pump to tank and see where you aren't getting gas before you throw parts at it...
  18. Scott06

    spring vapor lock?

    the fuel overflow (return) line you mention - is the 1/4" tube sticking up slightly out of the airhorn means it is a marine carb. No street carbs had those Right next to black choke element on front right mounting ear/foot should be some stamped numbers denoting carb number - what are those ...
  19. Scott06

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 proper dog engagement noise.

    Agreed don't baby it in, firm quick clunk into gear.
  20. Scott06

    Where are the rear motor mounts on a mercruiser 120?

    if yours has been in there a long time would recommend getting penetrating oil on the square nuts that are held in inner transom plate and hitting them with some heat
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