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  1. Bondo

    Mercruiser 3.0 head gasket

    Ayuh,..... Have you placed the gasket on the block,..?? Does the fire-ring sit on the block, just outside the bore,..?? Generally speakin', the stock gasket oughta work with a .030 over-bore,.....
  2. Bondo

    Right side idle relief water outlet port blocked

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... I'm with these guys, ^^^.... The only y-pipe I've ever seen from Merc with the shutters down low is back in the '70s, there was a 3 piece y-pipe with low mount shutters,..... My guess is, yer's burnt up, 'n fell down the pipe,.....
  3. Bondo

    Epoxy topic or question.

    Ayuh,.... Epoxy ain't uv stabilized, so makes a poor top coat,...... 'n it's my guess the 4 gallons ya bought would make fine laminating resin, where looks don't matter,.....
  4. Bondo

    Question about water circulation in closed system

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Take all that crap off, 'n deep 6 it,..... Especially on a freshwater cooled motor,...... You only have to winterize the raw water side, the motor side should already be antifreeze,.....
  5. Bondo

    Is my outdrive alpha one gen one? and How can I test a used outdrive?

    Ayuh,..... Step #1 is to drain the oil, 'n look for debris in it,..... The lack of shiftin', could possibly the lower shift cable, or related parts,..... So step #2 is to pull the drive, 'n inspect all the shiftin' parts,.... Don't worry 'bout buyin' another drive, til ya diagnose yer's,.....
  6. Bondo

    mercruiser trim pump

    Ayuh,...... I think Merc uses #8, for both the power, 'n to ground the housin' to the battery,....
  7. Bondo

    GM EST Ignition on Big Block Crusader

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Yer understanding is wrong,...... The timing changes quicker than the blink of yer eyes, which is why it'll start just fine, with a fresh battery, 'n then advance to optimum,..
  8. Bondo

    5.7l carburetor choices

    Ayuh,...... The 1409 is a Great choice, it's what Merc uses, 'n will bolt to any manifold,.... Merc hasn't used a Holley since the '70s when they came on the old Ford motors,....
  9. Bondo

    Engine smell in cabin when boat is tarped for the week (350 i/o)

    Ayuh,..... Then describe "slight engine smell",....... Gas,..?? Oil,..??
  10. Bondo

    Engine smell in cabin when boat is tarped for the week (350 i/o)

    Ayuh,...... So how filthy is the engine room,..?? Unless you have a leak, or spills, there really shouldn't be any noticeable oder,.....
  11. Bondo

    Mercruiser 3.0 135hp 2015 - Ignition fuse location????

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... There should be a 50 amp breaker on the top or side of the motor, it's got a red reset button on it,..... There's also a 90 amp fuse block on the starter, where the battery wire comes in,..... It's a little 1/2" square affair,....
  12. Bondo

    228 oil pan/timing cover leak

    Ayuh,.... Ya can't go wrong with Fel-Pro,....
  13. Bondo

    5.7 truck cam vs marine cam

    Ayuh,..... It'll be nothing you could ever notice,......
  14. Bondo

    Install additional fuel vent hose into existing line?

    Ayuh,..... You need to reroute the vent line, so it doesn't allow standin' gas in it,....
  15. Bondo

    Install additional fuel vent hose into existing line?

    Ayuh,...... There shouldn't need to add a 2nd vent hose, if it's properly designed in the 1st place,...... The vent hose should come off the "vent to outside" fittin', 'n loop Up, then loop down, falling all the way to the tank,...... The concept is,.... any water introduced into the...
  16. Bondo

    Setting the timing

    Ayuh,..... Loonnngggg after when yers was built,.......
  17. Bondo

    Removed the Wrong Screw

    Ayuh,...... If I had a OMC Cobra,....... :rolleyes: I'd die-grind the slot off that screw, so nobody Could remove that screw, ever again,.....
  18. Bondo

    4.3 Chevy

    Ayuh,....... It appears to be that the root problem, is him,...... We're pretty much diy'ers in here, so yer options are to gather a tool kit, 'n let Us talk ya through the issue,....... Or,..... Find a Boat Mechanic that knows Mercs,...... I will give 'im credit for sellin' ya the new...
  19. Bondo

    4.3 Chevy

    Ayuh,..... Ya Don't want a 1985,.... I'd go with newer than 1996,....
  20. Bondo

    Frozen Prop on SX-M Duoprop, Seeking Advice

    Ayuh,.... A finger fulla grease coulda prevented that,...... :rolleyes:
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