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  1. tpenfield

    Pressure test 1990 Alph1 Gen1

    +1 soapy water. How much do you want to bet a quarter that it is the one seal you didn't replace 🤪
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    Mercruiser 7.4 mpi

    Other things to check are the various relays and fuses for the injector system. Reference the wiring diagram for your engine by serial number to see the exact fuses & relays.
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    Mercruiser 7.4 mpi

    All those parts that you replaced . . . those were not the problem. Do you have spark? Have you tested that you have spark while cranking? Is the spark while cranking consistent or erratic? IIRC, the distributor is in a base timing mode while cranking and the ECU takes over at/above 300...
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    35' Signature Dry docked steering frozen

    The steering will be more difficult (obviously) without the engine running (no power steering when the engine is not running).
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    Not having read the entire thread, but . . . - Did you ever do a cooling system pressure test once the engine was all back together? It can be a bit tricky blocking off the exhaust and input hose to do a test, but at this point might be worth it. - Are intake manifolds and cylinder heads...
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    Restoring a chaparral 187XL

    Pictures would be very helpful so as to get more specific input from those following this thread.
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    Trim ram maxium extension

    I know that the Merc's are about 8" of extension (so about 10-11" total ram exposure to the outer ring). The V-P should be similar.
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    Help with vibration from 1400-3500 RPM

    You could run the engine w/out the drive as stated to see if that makes a difference. Another thing I would check is the engine mounts. See if the lag bolts are loose.
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    Mercruiser 4.3…Milky oil coming from timing cover.

    Sure has the symptoms of a cracked engine block . . . As mentioned, pressure test on the cooling system before any wrench turning so you can know for sure. Also, change the oil at this point and take a look at the old oil that comes out. In order to test for water in the oil, take a small...
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    Can you mount a kicker motor on a fiberglass bass boat?

    Something like this . . . perhaps. :unsure:
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    Soft spot on boat floor that I may buy?

    Yes a soft spot is a warning sign of potential problems below. You might not want to buy either boat.
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    Neighbor that hasn't returned tools

    Go over to his house to get the tools and be done with it.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    Rain does not always come stright down, so even a few extra feet of roof/awning will not be 100% protection from weather, but it will help. You may still want to cover the pontoon boat regardless.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    In terms of a 'no-no' . . . are you concerned about the lift being too small or the 2-3 feet of direct exposure to weather?
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    Water inside Mercruiser gimbal housing

    Quick Reliable Inexpensive (cheap) Pick any two :ROFLMAO:
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    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    Is SeaKamp still around?
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    Glastron is no longer

    Fake news ? I don’t see anything online about it. I did Google a Covid statement, but it is probably from 2 years ago.
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    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    Maybe these guys . . . https://www.michiganmotorz.com/products/marine-parts-accessories/freshwater-cooling-kits/orca-marine-kits/volvo-penta-closed-cooling-kits
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    Never again.. exhaust manifold..

    You must be ‘exhausted’ after all that :ROFLMAO:
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    @hostage now that you’ve gotten a fire hose of info and opinion- what do you think you’ll do?
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