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  1. Scott06

    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Pretty sure the separate lever is for reving it up in neutral.
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    Need to add or replace some baseboard for additional heat..ANYONE DONE THIS???

    I would replace the section under the window with the high output stuff. a window that big even if it is a good quality window will be a huge source of heat loss. could also be impacted by thermostat location would want thermostat in colder areas. is the roof or ceiling above similar R value...
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    Reverse engine lock won't hold on vintage Mercruiser IO 153 cu.in. 120 hp engine

    Like the tow vehicle ... sorry cant help much with your issue.
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    Reverse engine lock won't hold on vintage Mercruiser IO 153 cu.in. 120 hp engine

    I belive it is a 1A, 1B, 1C EZ drive. They made them 1965-68. they were replaced by the MC-1, have a hook on top like an MC-1 but have only tilt not trim with one hyd line per cylinder. Also had separate lube reservoirs for upper and lower... Amazing the OP still has it in working order, my...
  5. Scott06

    Steering issues

    I think you have to break the problem down to pieces Disconnect the steering cable at actuator see how it turns, look at ps fluid see if you are low, would disconnect drive steering arm from actuator and see if drive moves freely . Hopefully you can determine where it is binding up
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    Wellcraft 34 gran sport 1989

    Did you try googling it ? https://www.google.com/search?q=bilge+vent+covers&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS915US918&oq=bilge+vent+covers&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l4.3419j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Here is hardins selection https://www.hardin-marine.com/c-28-bilge-vents-cowls.aspx of course these...
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    In addition to the switch-Usually if the shift interrupt switch gets tripped going into gear it is a sign of a worn or sticky lower shift cable. If you remove the lower shift cable from shift plate you should be able to shift the drive with two fingers on the cable little effort...if it takes a...
  8. Scott06

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    There is an error in packaging or counterfeit part. The needle and seat always comes together as a matched set regardless of weather it is a spring loaded needle and seat or not. Contact who you bought them from and return them. Also make note since the spring loaded needle and seat was a...
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    keep an eye on temp gauge get used to where it is. if water flow stops engine will get hot immediately. on my old boat with 140 deg thermostat used to at hot idle run about 150 normally temps started creeping up to 160 ish just before impeller died, then it got real hot real fast... get used...
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    And not just a kit for Mecruiser - get the OEM merc or quicksilver part. Their impeller last much longer than the cheap aftermarket ones
  11. Scott06

    Fuel Carburater Question

    In addition to other comments what are you working on? year or preferably serial number on engine ? What carb was put on - was this originally a 2 bbl carb and you converted it or you just put a new or reman carb on it to replace origi 4 bbl? Why did you replace carb- assuming if it was working...
  12. Scott06

    Picture of my prop - what’s going on here?

    The newer flo torq hubs have only a short brass splined section that clocks the propshaft to the plastic hub.
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    Quick hub question

    Pretty sure the hub kits are the same. There have been a couple different length hub inserts over the years The thrust washer on both has a detent that fits inside prop hub, the hubs on new props may nit be pushed in all the way. Post a pic if still in question. the vengance is not really a...
  14. Scott06

    Changing props

    This ! Ive done with a life jacket on in middle of lake , dont loose the thrust washer… sticks with grease to prop hub… always good to keep a spare hub, thrust washer etc on the boat
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    First time winterizing 4.3 mercruiser, alpha one.

    Without draining water out first you risk nit completely getting enough AF through block to prevent freeze damage. marinas will do this on alrgers boats but they have huge tanks with large amounts of af that they run the engine in to ensure complete replacement of water with topped off AF. big...
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    Winterizing my boat

    Drain water side of heat exchanger and water pump as likely lowest point. Depends on exactly what closed cooling system you have verify strength of AF on engine side is ok for lowest temps. stabilize fuel some will run a mix of 20% 2 cycle oil and fuel to fog engine change engine oil change...
  17. Scott06

    mercruiser engine turn over does not start

    100 psi is basically dead cylinder or in this case a dead engine do you spark and is there gas from accelerator pump when you stab the throttle?
  18. Scott06

    350 mag mpi manifold/elbow temp

    Yes there is a gasket that will not survive taking apart- oem ones have a rivet in them to ensure continuity between housing and manifold so temp gauge works.... You can also pull the hoses off the outlet and look in the ports. Merc has a flow test you do by taking water supply hose (from...
  19. Scott06

    mercruiser engine turn over does not start

    Fuel Spark Compression test for all - which one is missing ?
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    Is this a reasonable quote?

    Looks like this is the result of lack of maintenance as other have suggested. If drive is never removed and it is in salt water things don't like to come apart. I'm not a professional mechanic, but well experienced industrial and home mechanic, it took me 2 weekends to get through my bellows...
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