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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    Excellent. Sounds healthy to me. If you’re not already familiar with these wee things..I find it a good idea to turn the fuel off and let her run out of fuel at the end of a day out…gets as much fuel out the carb as possible before storage
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    1990 Sea Ray 160, Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha one gen 1

    Stingrays always punch way above their weight. Such fast things for their power, I’ve always thought. But also agree that there is no way he should be going to a 15”.
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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    Change the plugs…fresh fuel at 50-1. All in the world will be well. Rather smoke, than no smoke.
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    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Famous for the drain plug, dip stick seals leaking. Often they can get nipped when tightening them back up. But generally just a bad design. I used to put silicone over the plugs after each oil change. Never had an issue after. Many others now do the same.
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    V belt on aq231

    Hi. If it’s anything like my AQ205 set up was (I think it is)…there is not only the slider bolt to loosen. There is also a swivel bolt to loosen too. After that, I was able to get a bar between the alternator and the engine and lever the alternator to move. Also worth me mentioning that these...
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    got a question about a future V6 to V8 repower...

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    got a question about a future V6 to V8 repower...

    cheers Chris...I think that quicksilver offered the GM 4.3 220 a good few years into the reign of the new in house engines. almost certain even early last year I saw them available. Could be wrong..I will have a look
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    3.0l to 4.3l engine swap

    exhaust set up is different, need new engine mounts glassed in properly, drive ratio may be a little stretch perhaps, as said.
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    got a question about a future V6 to V8 repower...

    a GM v6 would have no problems powering a boat like that all day. I have had them in a 22 and a 23 foot cabin cruiser with no problems. If you did want to stick to a 4.3, you can get a vortec 220hp carb 4.3 from quicksilver, last I looked. Hope that helps.
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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    Spot on...Thought it might be just 2 stroke...it just happens sometimes when the oil mix has been a little rich or the plugs aren't at their best..perhaps even low rpm sustained use, then put in storage...then you can get just exactly this...nothing to worry about.
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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    more I look, the more I am convinced that's just 2 stroke oil there. You could crack open the gear oil drain screw and see what is in there. I think it will look very different from that. You can usually tell by the smell too. There is no mistaking gear oil..horrible stuff. Usually be green or...
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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    Ok...I would probably not dismiss that as being unburnt 2 stroke oil residue, looking at it. Gear oil usually isn't black in colour. If I was a betting man...I would say that was 2 stroke out the exhaust and nothing to worry about. Very common.
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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    sorry to ask...but is this a 2 stroke engine ? If it is...you sure it isn't just 2 stroke oil ? or is it definitely coming from the main seal ?
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    Engine Status Panel

    I think the answer would depend a lot on what particular engine this is. If it’s of that age, it could be a gxi perhaps ? That would introduce the thinking that it could be one of many many sensors, faults or otherwise…over the usual and more basic versions of the 5.7. Given your description...
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    Volvo Penta 230 AQ131 Inboard 1986

    What did the mechanical gauge say when warm and cold ? Any idea what grade of oil is in it ? Is she getting up to temperature as she should be or running cold ? Is the oil filter correct and not to fine a micron for the engine ?
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    Chaparral backfiring a lacks power

    Typical symptoms of diz cap issue on the mpi. Especially shows after storage.
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    How do I change engine rotation direction?

    of course !
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    200EFI mercury

    Just a couple of thoughts from me… I’d ask why you have a high 5 on there firstly. They are one trick ponies. Only really of any use if it’s used on a boat wanting to pull up a skier or boarder with an underpowered set up. They are very inefficient and next to useless for anything other than...
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    Chaparral backfiring a lacks power

    Sure sounds like a running lean issue...did you replace the entire contents of the fuel tank so there is zero chance of water still in there ? Could also be the dip cap...being the one that is known to be terrible
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    What is this sound on Mercruiser 4.3, Alpha One?

    Sounds too tinny to be a flapper and not routine enough to be something mechanical and steady...sounds more like a loose bracket or rattle
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